I've read only 24 hours but then i've read up to two weeks!!??? So what is it REALLY?
2007-11-22 02:20:25 · 5 answers · asked by JumpingBean 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The maximum is usually five days, and only if you have optimal cervical mucus, which is eggwhite or watery. Sperm last longer in that fluid, which peaks shortly before ovulation. If you have recently menstruated, or are due to again soon, sperm probably won't last more than a day or two, if they make it past the hostile cervial fluid you have the rest of the month.
Here is more input and advice:
*It is a fact that sperm can live up to 4-5 days in your body, contrary to anything else you may have heard or read. In addition to this fact, the egg released can live between 24-48 hours. Therefore, your fertile period starts approximately 4-5 days PRIOR to ovulation and ends 24-48 hours after ovulation. If you do the math, it is possible for some woman to be fertile for as many as 7 days. You may have heard you can only get pregnant one or two days a month...SO NOT TRUE!!! You may only ovulate that long, but with the life of sperm and the life of the egg, your fertile time can be much longer. Another bit of info that many woman don't know is that female sperm are slower but stronger and therefore live longer than male sperm which are faster, but weaker. In other words, male sperm will usually beat out female sperm in the race for the egg, yet female sperm will usually out live male sperm. So, if you are trying for a girl, have sex the 5th, 4th, and 3rd day before ovulation and then abstain.
It is not true that there is a difference between the live/speed of sperm depending on whether it's male or female. ALL sperm are the same basic genetic make-up. The differences lie in what genetic material is carried in the head of the sperm.
*From what I just read, approximately 3-7 days, depending on the acidity of the vagina.
*Depends on when she is ovulating. If there is a lot of mucus (usually a lot more when she IS ovulating), it can last up to 5 days. If not, usually about a day or two.
2007-11-22 02:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by ♪♥ ginger spice ♥♪ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its 3-5 days.
2007-11-22 04:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read it could live around 5-6 days, or even a week.
2007-11-22 02:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Nour 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually its 5 days, or less. Depending on the health of the sperm, the health of the ejaculate, your pH and a number of other factors.
2007-11-22 02:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, i heard up to 5 days.
2007-11-22 04:02:16 · answer #5 · answered by *just me and my babies* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋