Sperm Life
Q: How long do sperm live after ejaculation?
A: Sperm can live from several minutes to several days depending on their environment:
Exposed to air, on a cold surface or clothing, for example, sperm usually die within minutes
In a closed and clean container at body temperature, sperm can survive for 4-6 hours or even more
Sperm can be frozen at extremely low temperatures (but not in the refrigerator) and survive for years
Sperm can survive in the vagina for several hours
Most sperm die in the cervix within 24-48 hours, but some can survive for several days Some sperm can also survive in the fallopian tubes for several days