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How well does hand sanitizer (70%alcohol based) kills sperms? applying a normal amount in hands would prevent sperm from fertilizing before deep fingering?

Q: how well does hand sanitizer (70%alcohol based) kills sperms? applying a normal amount in hands would prevent sperm from fertilizing before deep fingering?

: It works very well as does warm water and soap.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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It works very well as does warm water and soap.

Answered 1/22/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Hard to understand. If only finger is used where do sperms come in? Alcohol kills sperms and germs but not recommended in the vagina for it might cause burning. Use soap and water wash

Answered 1/26/2022

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A member asked:

How well does hand sanitizer (70%alcohol based) kills sperms? applying a normal amount in hands would prevent sperm from fertilizing before deep fingering?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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