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Say, hypothetically, that I ejaculate on a hand, and 5 minutes later, said hand is introduced in a vagina. Are the sperms dead by that time?
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quasar987 said:Ok, that helps a lot.
Basically, since most of the fluid was wiped away and the rest had plenty of time to dry in 5 minutes, a great deal of sperms died. But, since they probably did not all die, and those that made it into the vagina can survive for 3 days, the probability of fertilization is non zero.
And a side question: The way it works is that sperms are shot in the vagina embedded in their ejaculatory fluid. Once inside, however, they must exist this fluid and into some other vaginal fluid, in which they can survive just as well, that paves the way to the ovaries. Correct?
I rather suspect quasar isn't smiling.J77 said:I thought they died straight away!
I guess it's all down to luck...
If he's worried that much, he should logout and get down the chemist...DaveC426913 said:I rather suspect quasar isn't smiling.
quasar987 said:And a side question: The way it works is that sperms are shot in the vagina embedded in their ejaculatory fluid. Once inside, however, they must exist this fluid and into some other vaginal fluid, in which they can survive just as well, that paves the way to the ovaries. Correct?
The average lifespan of a sperm is about 3-5 days. However, it can survive inside the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days under ideal conditions.
No, sperm cannot survive outside of the body. They require a warm and moist environment to survive, which is only present in the female reproductive tract.
Sperm can survive inside the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days. However, this is only possible if the conditions are ideal, such as the presence of fertile cervical mucus.
No, sperm cannot survive inside a woman's body for weeks. The maximum survival time for sperm is 5 days, and they will eventually die and be absorbed by the body if they do not fertilize an egg.
Yes, the lifespan of sperm can vary based on age and health. Older sperm may have a shorter lifespan, and factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain medications can also affect sperm survival.