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I cleaned my penis with handsoap and a towel but no water, would this be enough to get rid of the sperm? i had no water near me and after there was no semen?

Q: i cleaned my penis with handsoap and a towel but no water, would this be enough to get rid of the sperm? i had no water near me and after there was no semen?

: It most likely was enough. Sperm on skin only survives for less than 30 minutes. Use this as a guideline in your scenario.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

It most likely was enough. Sperm on skin only survives for less than 30 minutes. Use this as a guideline in your scenario.

Answered 3/10/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

yes it will kill them

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A member asked:

I cleaned my penis with handsoap and a towel but no water, would this be enough to get rid of the sperm? i had no water near me and after there was no semen?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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