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However, the average sperm will live just 3-4 days even after making it to the fallopian tubes. Only the heartiest of sperm will get a chance at fertilizing the egg. While a spermâs lifespan lasts several days, a womanâs egg is only viable for one day after it is released.
A commenter recently mentioned that sperm can live in the vagina for up to a week. This got me wondering if there is any decent research about on how long sperm can live. I'm thinking particularly on something like a hand or sheets, where semen might be spilled, or even mouth/lips as well as inside the vagina.