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Home / Sex & Relationships / For how long can sperms live outside the body?

For how long can sperms live outside the body?

Also, find out under what conditions can sperms thrive outside the body.

By: Tania Tarafdar   | | Published: August 31, 2017 5:15 pm
Tags: Ejaculation  Semen  Sperm  Sperm count  
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Men ejaculate millions and millions of sperms during intercourse. But only one lucky one gets to unite with the egg and fertilise it to produce a baby. But that s not the only interesting thing about sperms! Did you know sperms can also live outside the body for some time? If you are wondering how long sperm can survive outside, we got you the exact figure from sexologist V. Raina. Take note as it can help you avoid pregnancy. Also Read - Sperm don’t swim, but they rotate like a spinning top: New study

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For how long do sperms live outside the body? Also Read - Human sperm retains viability in outer space conditions

Sperm can save life indefinitely when frozen for artificial insemination or in vitro fertilisation. You must know that sperm has a limited life cycle that begins at the time of ejaculation. While sperm can live for a few hours in the vagina, sperm can only live for a few minutes to 20 minutes outside your body depending on the conditions. Sperms need moisture and warmth to survive so when they are exposed to air, they quickly die. And since the sperm needs humidity and warmth, it can be easy for the sperm to live when you ejaculate in a hot bath tub. But at the same time, any soap or chemical in the water can kill the sperm. Here are 11 ways to prevent pregnancy.

For how long do sperms live inside the body?

Acidic secretions in the vagina kill the sperm. During ovulation, the pH levels are less acidic so that sperm can stay in the vagina for a little longer around that time. Sperms that make it to the cervix or the uterus have a longer life. Although they live there for five days, most die within 2 to 3 days.

However, certain factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, pollution, anabolic steroids drug abuse and certain medications can reduce the life span of sperms. So, if you are struggling hard to become a dad, try and find out where you could be going wrong. You should know these 6 surprising facts about sperms and male fertility.

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Published : August 31, 2017 5:15 pm
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