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many people on this site give contradicting advice as far as whether or not sperm dies when it hits the air or not. so let me ask you this, if that were true, would it not be pointless to donate sperm? (masturbating in a cup, and then freezing the sperm, which have been in the air for at least a minute or more) so my question is, can i assume all this advice on sperm dying in the air (and that it is impossible to get pregnant from any means other than sex) incorrect? thanks! <3
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sperm do not die until they dry up if the hit the air they can still be swimming around and if the sperm would come anywhere near your lower parts it can swim up there and you can get pregnant
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sperm = lifespan of 8 minutes
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People are just idiots. Sperm doesn't die when it hits air, you are exactly correct, what would be the point if you could donate sperm? But their theory is very incorrect. Sure, a few sperm may die but not all of it.
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Sperm are alive and active as long as they are wet. If the area if moist and damp the sperm can live 48-72 hours. Inside the body the sperm are alive for much longer and are therefore viable for a longer duration. Once the sperm becomes dry it is safe to say that they are no longer living. Sperm are very determined little creatures. Active sperm placed near the vagina can find their way into the body to fertilize the ovum. Pregnancy can and does happen this way.
Semen dries up when it is exposed to air. As it does, the sperm will be neutralized and die. Washing your hands with soap and water will also get rid of the active sperm. This would be a good practice to get into if you and your partner are going to engage in digital stimulation (fingering). Hand washing also helps prevent the spread of bacteria and other germs.
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You brought up a good point there =)
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Okay i dont get your question totally but.. you can get pregnant other than having sex.. you get donated sperm and then you like put it up you..
♥ Michelle
Im confussedd sorry if i missundersud your question
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the whole "dying in the air" thing is overblown - for the very reasons you pointed out. There's nothing magical about the air that kills sperm. Temperature and pH have a far greater impact on the viability of the sperm. Sure, there's going to be some practical time limit, but people seem to have little clue about it and like to perpetuate myth over actual fact.
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