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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.
Sperm needs a warm, moist environment to survive. Otherwise, it will perish quickly. Outside of the body, sperm will only live an hour at most. Its lifespan will depend on a variety of environmental factors and how long the sperm is exposed to the air. While sperm will not live long outside of the body, women should avoid having a man ejaculate anywhere near her vagina if she is avoiding pregnancy.