How long can semen survive outside the body?

[johnnem10]

Hi Everyone,

If a man ejaculates on his hand, how long does it take for the sperm to die? aka, How long can semen survive outside the body?

Thanks

[dawn838]

Yes you are more then fine... I would def look into sex ed if i were you

[captin17]

please excuse my choice of words.. I jacked off at about 11:30 and my girlfriend came over at about 1 and I fingered her with the same hand. I had taken a shower an washe my hand and put soap and body wash in the same hand. am I fine? from pregnancy?

[lindahand]

Yes I was talking about withdrawing your penis. Nohard mentioned it, and I thought it wise to comment that it is not a good method of birthcontrol. If you don't insert your penis - all the better. If you get to the point where you are considering having sex, do the smart thing and see about getting your girlfriend to go on the pill (most effective) or at use a condom. If she goes on the pill it is a good jesture to offer for paying 1/2.

[johnnem10]

Hey Linda

Thanks for the reply. When you say withdrawal, do you mean withdrawing my penis? Because I never used my penis. Please advise

Thanks

[lindahand]

On average there is a 15% to 23% pregnancy rate with withdrawl. If you are absolutely perfect it can be as low as 4%, but that is not the norm.

[johnnem10]

I understand what your saying but the likelihood of me having semen on my fingers or hands was very low. I remember wiping the semen off of my penis. I remember vaguely wiping the semen off my hands/fingers.

Why would I wipe off semen from my penis and leave it on my hands/fingers?

I also remember after doing those things we talked for about 15 mins, I placed my hands on her face, rubbed my hands back and fourth against each-other creating friction and then I inserted my fingers into her vagina. So the likelihood would have to be extremely low I'm assuming?