How long can STD's survive in semen outside the male's body?!


Question: how long can STD's survive in semen outside the male's body? STD's such as HIV/Aids, genital diseases.. will the disease die with the sperm?


Answers: how long can STD's survive in semen outside the male's body? STD's such as HIV/Aids, genital diseases.. will the disease die with the sperm?

Depends on the virus/bacteria and the environment. HIV lives for a few minutes outside the body (dies when it hits air) versus Hepatitis which can live hours/days/weeks. If it is in a warm/wet area it will live longer than in a cold/dry area.

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