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How much time sperm can survive under the nails (medium uncut) in normal room temperatures?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Just a couple minutes, they die when the semen dries up.

Answered 8/26/2021

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not more than 10-15 minutes

Answered 8/27/2021

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