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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.
Your body is close to the temperature sperm are used to and, depending on the time in your cycle, the environment can be more or less friendly to them. The good news is that research has shown that sperm may survive 3 to 5 days after ejaculation in an optimal reproductive environment.