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Sperm, which is the male reproductive cell, is microscopic and has a limited life span of about 20 minutes once outside the body.
Washing semen off with warm water and soap is more effective than wiping it away with a dry cloth. But, either way of removing the semen does remove the sperm. Once semen is dry you can assume sperm is dead.
Spermicide is a substance that contains chemicals, such as nonoxynol-9, that immobilize or kill sperm. Spermicide is put into the vagina before sex to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Spermicide is available without a prescription and comes in many forms, including cream, gel, foam, film, suppository and tablet.
Spermicide isn't a highly effective birth control method when used alone. However, spermicide can also be used with a barrier method — such as a condom, diaphragm or cervical cap — to prevent pregnancy.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question.
Sperm, which is the male reproductive cell, is microscopic and has a limited life span of about 20 minutes once outside the body.
Washing semen off with warm water and soap is more effective than wiping it away with a dry cloth. But, either way of removing the semen does remove the sperm. Once semen is dry you can assume sperm is dead.
Spermicide is a substance that contains chemicals, such as nonoxynol-9, that immobilize or kill sperm. Spermicide is put into the vagina before sex to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Spermicide is available without a prescription and comes in many forms, including cream, gel, foam, film, suppository and tablet.
Spermicide isn't a highly effective birth control method when used alone. However, spermicide can also be used with a barrier method — such as a condom, diaphragm or cervical cap — to prevent pregnancy.
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November 11, 2015 - 10:23amMaryann
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