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Can cold water kill sperm on hands?

By Anonymous January 28, 2018 - 3:52am
 
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OK so I had semen on my right hand since my bf came on it, then right away I washed both my hands with COLD water + soap. However, I read that only HOT water + soap can kill sperm. Is that true? Or can both kill sperm on hands (with soap)? Thank you so much.

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Hello. Thank you for posting.

Either will clean hands of ejaculate.

In the case of bacteria that may cause illness:
In its medical literature, the Food and Drug Administration states that hot water comfortable enough for washing hands is not hot enough to kill bacteria, but is more effective than cold water because it removes oils from the hand that can harbor bacteria.

Helena

January 28, 2018 - 6:54am
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