If a male does not ejaculate sperm, the body eventually breaks down and reabsorbs them. Sperm can die within a few minutes outside a male's body. However, sperm can live for 3–5 days inside a female's body if they are producing cervical mucus.
What are the side effects of not ejaculating?
Complications of delayed ejaculation can include:
- Diminished sexual pleasure for you and your partner.
- Stress or anxiety about sexual performance.
- Marital or relationship problems due to an unsatisfactory sex life.
- Inability to get your partner pregnant (male infertility)
How long does sperm live if not ejaculated?
A sperm can live for up to 5 days in the woman's vagina. However, if it is released into the open, it cannot live for more than a few minutes. If sperm is not ejaculated, it stays in the man's body for about 74 days. After this, the sperm cells die and are reabsorbed by the body.
