2006-06-30 07:31:43 · 31 answers · asked by crash 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
How long can sperm survive outside of the human body?
Sperm in the cervical mucus of a woman's vagina can survive for up to six days — possibly seven. Without the cervical mucus to both nourish and protect the sperm, the sperm will die within one-half to four hours. Anyone who has touched semen should wash and dry — or at least wipe off — before touching the vulva or vagina.
2006-06-30 07:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by stellarstar81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets see, I remember when I was a wiggling swimmer back in late 84. Some of my fellow bretheren lasted about 2 days while the rest fizzled off around 4 or 5. However, I took a shortcut along the tedious journey and entered what we called the "circle of protection" first.
This is for the swimmers who didnt make it...spills some of my forty ounce on the ground.
2006-06-30 07:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can last up to 6 days if in the right temperature, usually when the woman is ovulating the temperature is perfect for the sperm to live longer in, but if she is not ovulating, it would probably last about 3-4 days. BUT, it only takes one little strong swimmer!
2006-06-30 07:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 days
2006-06-30 07:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by Stakiefett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 days
2006-06-30 07:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy2Be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sperm has a lifetime when it comes out the penis of up to 48 hours, but the acidic fluid in vagina can harm the sperm thats why its best if you come together then the fluid inside the vagina waters down and gives the sperm a fighting chance
2006-06-30 07:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by allybally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on both how healthy the sperm is and the acidity of the uterus it's in, but the average is 48-72 hours.
2006-06-30 07:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by Pandora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 24-48 hours, but there were cases of up to 8 days.
2006-06-30 07:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by imperial_estate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sperm can survive in the woman's body up to 3 days. The male spern die off faster.
2006-06-30 07:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sperm can live 2-3 days after ejaculation into the vagina (maximum 6-7 days).
2006-06-30 07:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by WooYa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋