Can Sperm Travel from Outside the Body to Cause Pregnancy?
Explore whether sperm can travel from outside to inside the body and the requirements for pregnancy.
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No, sperm cannot typically travel from outside to inside the body. For pregnancy to occur, sperm need to be deposited inside the vaginal canal. Sperm outside the body, such as on skin or surfaces, generally do not live long or have the means to enter and result in pregnancy.
FAQs & Answers
- Can sperm live on surfaces outside the body? Sperm can survive on surfaces for a short period but do not have the ability to cause pregnancy from outside the body.
- What conditions allow sperm to survive longer? Sperm survive longer in warm, moist environments, but they require specific conditions to remain viable for fertilization.
- How do sperm enter the body for pregnancy? For pregnancy to occur, sperm must be deposited inside the vaginal canal during intercourse.
- What are common myths about sperm and pregnancy? Common myths include beliefs that sperm can travel through clothes or that pregnancy can occur from contact with skin; these are false.