How Long Can Sperm Survive Outside Of Body?

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2020

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Question : my ex touched a rag with old semen on it from 8 hours earlier then felt on my butt. can this result in pregnancy? how long can sperm survive outside of body?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The semen can live 15-30 minutes outside the body.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
There is no chance of pregnancy in your situation.
The semen lives not very long outside the body.
It can live 15 to 30 minutes.
For pregnancy, sexual intercourse is needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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