Hello Mkbb,
Let me begin by saying that knowledge is empowering. The more you know about something, the more you understand and the less you will fear.
Sperm can live outside of the body for only about 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how exposed the semen is to the air and other environmental factors.
Let's play out the scenario that you describe. If the sperm gets to your vagina, it will survive for just a few hours, due to exposure to acidic vaginal secretions. However, around the time of ovulation, a woman's body produces a particular cervical mucus that creates a protective, hospitable;e environment for sperm.
Keep in mind, that whenever sperm comes in contact with the vagina, there is a potential risk for pregnancy.
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Hello Mkbb,
Let me begin by saying that knowledge is empowering. The more you know about something, the more you understand and the less you will fear.
Sperm can live outside of the body for only about 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how exposed the semen is to the air and other environmental factors.
Let's play out the scenario that you describe. If the sperm gets to your vagina, it will survive for just a few hours, due to exposure to acidic vaginal secretions. However, around the time of ovulation, a woman's body produces a particular cervical mucus that creates a protective, hospitable;e environment for sperm.
Keep in mind, that whenever sperm comes in contact with the vagina, there is a potential risk for pregnancy.
Maryann
July 27, 2012 - 4:34pmThis Comment
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