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Can sperms in semen survive in hands 10 minutes after ejaculation and still be able to fertilize?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Nothing to worry about.

Answered 2/10/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Sperms die in that period of time if not in vagina. So the chances are near 0

Dr Fields and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/11/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Sperm dies in 3-5 minutes outside of an environment that can't support it's ability to swim up the females reproductive system. Safe sex causes no problems.

Answered 2/10/2022

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A member asked:

Can sperms in semen survive in hands 10 minutes after ejaculation and still be able to fertilize?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Fields and another doctor agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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