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Q: Sperm motility and oral sex

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 9th, 2009

i have read that saliva can be harmful to sperm when trying to concieve. how long after the insemination is it safe to resume oral sex?

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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD

replied on April 13th, 2009

Sexual Health - Women Answer A6307

Average cervix length is 3.5-4 centimeters. The average sperm cell's speed is approximately 20 centimeters per hour. So, it would take at least 12 minutes for the sperm cells to enter the uterine cavity where they can not be affected by saliva any more.

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