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Can sperm cells survive on your hand without fluid?

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Not for long. Sperm are created with a limited energy supply and specific environmental needs. If they are in the mucus of the female genital tract they can survive 5-6 days before dying. If exposed to air/drying/water/etc. outside they die quickly.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 7/22/2021

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