Philippines
A 21-year-old female asked:
I wiped off the sperm in my cheeks 15 mins ago. i washed my face after 15 mins. my face is dry at that time. is there a chance that the water dripping down from my face will include sperm that can make me pregnant if the water reaches my vagina area?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Sperm are fragile, having only enough energy to survive in their best environment & then a only few days. The actions you took to clean your face exposed sperm to environmental changes they would not survive. You would not get pregnant from dripping debris.
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Answered Dec 26, 2021

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
No. While you are not at risk of pregnancy from this episode, your behavior is putting you at risk of pregnancy and STDS. Visit this site for guidance on safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Get HPV vaccine
Use contraceptive all the time, every time.
Wish you good health!
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Answered Dec 26, 2021

Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
No
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