Could sperm survive washing with water

[jpinkman]

I have had irrational fears for a long time now and this is one of those cases. So I was performing fellatio (there was no semen involved as the person did not cum but pre cum might be a possibility, also my hands were dry when we got done). I went to wash my hands with merely water (for about 5 seconds) and then touched myself down to check with the same hand because I was expecting my period. I am just a little paranoid about what if I had some sperm from the precum which got to my vagina when I checked. Is there any risk of pregnancy? Also as sperms are microscopic, can they be present on the hand without me knowing, as my hand was dry.

[Sam W]

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