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Everytime i ejaculate i dont wash my hands with soap,i just use tap water to wash away semen on my hands im worried if some sperm is still on my hands after washing with just tap water is it ok?

Q: everytime i ejaculate i dont wash my hands with soap,i just use tap water to wash away semen on my hands im worried if some sperm is still on my hands after washing with just tap water is it ok?

: Good sanitary habits include washing your hands with soap and water. Keeping hands clean helps prevent the spread of germs. ref: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Good sanitary habits include washing your hands with soap and water. Keeping hands clean helps prevent the spread of germs. ref: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

Answered 11/14/2021

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

The sperm left is miniscule but your health habits need to be upgraded. Always wash with a disinfectant soap both your hands and your penis.

Answered 11/15/2021

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A member asked:

Everytime i ejaculate i dont wash my hands with soap,i just use tap water to wash away semen on my hands im worried if some sperm is still on my hands after washing with just tap water is it ok?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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