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Sperm Survival Questions
Hi, I got a few questions regarding the survival rates of sperm under certain circumstances. Hugely appreciated if I get some answers.
1) Can sperm survive in a liquid environment outside of the Vagina such as in a bath?
2) Can sperm survive on towels, clothing, or a toilet seat?
3) Does washing your hands with hot or cold water kill sperm instantly?
4) I have varicous veins around my testicles, will my sperm count be lower than normal?
5) How long does sperm take to die once it's been exposed to air?
Thank you.
1) Can sperm survive in a liquid environment outside of the Vagina such as in a bath?
2) Can sperm survive on towels, clothing, or a toilet seat?
3) Does washing your hands with hot or cold water kill sperm instantly?
4) I have varicous veins around my testicles, will my sperm count be lower than normal?
5) How long does sperm take to die once it's been exposed to air?
Thank you.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi.
Hi. Here are the answers to your questions:
1. Sperm cannot survive in hot water. However, they can survive in cold or warm water for a few minutes.
2. They die very quickly once they get dry in the air, are exposed to cleaning chemicals or change temperature too much. That means that when semen dries out, the sperm inside are probably dead. According to the Mayo Clinic, sperm in semen exposed to the open air will usually die within a few hours. You can also kill sperm on your hands, clothes, or bedding by washing them in soap and water. If you have semen on your body and need a quick clean up, you can simply wipe it up with baby wipe or tissue so that the remaining semen dries quickly. The rest will probably dry in the trash long before you take out the garbage. Please note that soap, water, or air are not effective forms of birth control if semen has gotten in or on your partner's genitals! I'm just talking about sperm that is outside the body. If there are diseases in the semen they may be more resilient, depending on the disease. Hopefully this information will put you at ease about the longevity of your delicate little swimmers.
3. Washing your hands with very hot water and soap will kill sperm, as long as you can be sure you've reached every tiny nook and cranny of your hands. A much more effective form of risk reduction is to use a barrier method such as latex.
4. Varicose veins do not impair sperm production.
5. Sperm begin to die on contact with air; however, there are millions and millions in each ejaculation. Take a drop of semen and put it on a piece of paper. As the semen dries out, the sperm are dying. Once the semen is totally dry, the semen are all dead. That's the amount of time it takes for them all to die. The smaller the drop, the quicker they're dead. Dr. J
4.
Hi. Here are the answers to your questions:
1. Sperm cannot survive in hot water. However, they can survive in cold or warm water for a few minutes.
2. They die very quickly once they get dry in the air, are exposed to cleaning chemicals or change temperature too much. That means that when semen dries out, the sperm inside are probably dead. According to the Mayo Clinic, sperm in semen exposed to the open air will usually die within a few hours. You can also kill sperm on your hands, clothes, or bedding by washing them in soap and water. If you have semen on your body and need a quick clean up, you can simply wipe it up with baby wipe or tissue so that the remaining semen dries quickly. The rest will probably dry in the trash long before you take out the garbage. Please note that soap, water, or air are not effective forms of birth control if semen has gotten in or on your partner's genitals! I'm just talking about sperm that is outside the body. If there are diseases in the semen they may be more resilient, depending on the disease. Hopefully this information will put you at ease about the longevity of your delicate little swimmers.
3. Washing your hands with very hot water and soap will kill sperm, as long as you can be sure you've reached every tiny nook and cranny of your hands. A much more effective form of risk reduction is to use a barrier method such as latex.
4. Varicose veins do not impair sperm production.
5. Sperm begin to die on contact with air; however, there are millions and millions in each ejaculation. Take a drop of semen and put it on a piece of paper. As the semen dries out, the sperm are dying. Once the semen is totally dry, the semen are all dead. That's the amount of time it takes for them all to die. The smaller the drop, the quicker they're dead. Dr. J
4.
For questions 1-3 the answer is no as far as the veins go it has no relevance to your sperm making an sperm can live until it dries up ..American pregnancy association has some good answers as well and covers many topics if you want to check it out ..
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