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Does chlorine affect sperm?

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In one study of over 2,000 men exposed tochlorinated water, results found them to have reducedsperm motility (movement) and lower sperm count. Inpreliminary animal studies, researchers have found a link betweenchloride exposure and significant reductions of implantations andviable fetuses.


Also question is, does chlorinated water kill sperm?

If a man ejaculates into a pool, it is extremelyunlikely to cause a pregnancy. Pools and Jacuzzis havechlorine and other chemicals, so sperm don't stand achance for more than a couple of seconds.

Also, can sperm live in pool water? No — you can't get pregnant fromsperm in a swimming pool. Sperm can liveoutside the body for a short time under the right conditions, butthose conditions aren't found in water. It's also incrediblyunlikely that any water containing live sperm wouldget inside the vagina.

Hereof, can you get pregnant from sperm in a pool?

No. Sperm are strong swimmers, but only whenthey're inside a body. That means if you ejaculate into aswimming pool, no one is going to getpregnant. Pregnancy is only possible when youactually ejaculate on or into someone's vagina.

Does Swimming increase sperm count?

'Exercise boosts men's sperm count' Doing atleast half an hour of exercise three times a week may boostmen's sperm count, say scientists. Men who took up runningand stuck with it had more "healthy swimmers", according tothe research in the journal Reproduction.

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Can a girl push sperm out and not get pregnant?

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What color is men's sperm?

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Can sperm survive on clothes?

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Can sperm live for 10 days?

You need to know that the maximum amount of timesperm can live in a woman's reproductive system is 5days. Some sperm will live for a shorter time,depending on the conditions in the vagina, fallopian tubes anduterus. Without the right 'fertile conditions', sperm willdie within a few hours.

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Can you get pregnant if you wipe sperm inside you?

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Can you use condoms in water?

Water doesn't have any effect on sperm, and itwon't have any effect on the condom you're using. Aswith having sex anywhere else, it's important to make sure thecondom doesn't slip off or break during sex, so use asilicone- or water-based lubricant — even in theshower.

Maia Aurov

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How long can sperm live in water?

In water, such as a warm bath or hot tub, they'lllikely live longer because they thrive in warm, wet places.But the odds that sperm in a tub of water will findtheir way inside a woman's body and cause her to get pregnant areextremely low. When sperm are inside a woman's body, theycan live for up to 5 days.

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Can sperm survive in air?

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Can sperm survive outside?

Sperm live outside the body for differentlengths of time, depending on the environment in which they werereleased. Unless they are deposited into a female reproductivetract, sperm cells are easily damaged and can onlysurvive a few seconds to a few minutes outside of thebody.

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What affects sperm quality?

Party Lifestyle: Alcohol abuse is a big factoraffecting young men's semen quality and count.Cigarette smoking damages sperm DNA, causes slow-movingsperm, and increases erectile dysfunction. Stress: Stresscan increase abnormal sperm and reduce spermconcentration overall.

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What are the signs of low sperm count in a man?

Low sperm count symptoms might include:
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  • Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosome orhormone abnormality.

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Studies show that sperm count is slightlyhigher in the morning. This may make morning sex moreeffective for conception.

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Can a man with zero sperm count get a woman pregnant?

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