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Will sperm and semen die in well water?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Semen: Not sure in any way what you are really asking since i cannot imagine what health has to do with semen in well water. But, in general semen dries and sperm die quickly if not inside warm and moist environments. I would imagine that well water is not 'warm' and thus not an environment for sperm health or longevity.

Answered 10/25/2019

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