Your best bet is a water-based product, says Loralei Thornburg, M. The pros: They're smooth and slick, and there's little risk of irritation or infection. The cons: Because they get absorbed into skin and mucous membranes, they may need to be reapplied periodically. The short answer is no, because your cervix is sealed shut, so there's no risk of any goo getting into the baby's space.
Even with water-based lubricants, steer clear of products that contain glycerin, parabens, or fragrances, which can be irritating.
Definitely avoid lubricants with additives think: tingling designed to enhance pleasure. Thornburg says. Also avoid any flavored lubricants, especially if they contain sugar, because they could contribute to the risk of developing a yeast infection, she adds.
Although silicone and oil-based lubricants are not specifically off-limits, they may alter the pH balance of your vagina and increase the danger of infection. If you've used other slidey-glidey products in the past, such as petroleum jelly, baby oil, olive oil, vegetable shortening, or basic body moisturizer, tuck those away for the time being, as the other ingredients -- which could possibly include glycerin, fragrances, and colors -- could increase your risk of irritation.
It's important to recognize the Astroglide tested was not its fertility-friendly version. While there are many lubricants that advertise they are sperm-friendly, there is little independent research on how they perform. One study compared various lubricants, including some marketed as fertility-friendly. They found that:. Some studies have also found DNA damage after exposure to some lubricants, though other studies have not found damage. There are lubricants that have been made to be fertility-friendly.
The most popular sperm-friendly lubricants are PreSeed and ConceivePlus. It may be possible to use raw egg whites as a personal lubricant, and some people do it. The idea is that it would be closest to nature's fertility-friendly lubricant, egg white cervical mucus. However, there is a risk of allergic reaction if you have an allergy to eggs and possible salmonella poisoning.
Plus, it's kind of messy. Canola oil and plain baby oil are somewhat sperm-friendly options. But they may lead to vaginal infection or irritation.
Saliva is not a sperm-friendly option. The acidity is harmful to sperm. While regular personal lubricants may not be great for sperm, they are not the same as spermicidal foams and creams. This is an important clarification. If you don't want to get pregnant, don't rely on the slightly inhibiting effects of regular lubricants. They are not a form of contraception.
If you do want to get pregnant, be sure not to slightly impact your odds of success by using a lubricant that isn't ideal for conception. Your vaginal discharge changes throughout your cycle, with more present closer to ovulation. We have more extensive research on baby oil than other oils. In a third study , baby oil was found to have no significant impact on sperm motility at all. Other oils have more mixed results, and more limited research.
Studies are limited, but saliva has been shown to have an even more dramatic effect on sperm than commercial lubes. However, later research altered this recommendation. In one study , saliva was found to decrease sperm motility to near zero percent after 15 minutes of exposure. The studies reviewed above examine the impact of lube on sperm health in vitro , meaning in the lab. Research of real-life lube use has had different results. One study of women found that participants who used lube occasionally or frequently were no less likely to become pregnant than those who never used lube.
Will using lube actually reduce your chances of getting pregnant or getting your partner pregnant? Maybe not — unless you are already dealing with low sperm motility or low sperm count. Is there a type of lube that can help you get pregnant or get your partner pregnant? Not necessarily. Many heterosexual couples who are actively trying to conceive are having sex on a specific timetable, typically every day or every other day during their fertile window the 5 days prior and 1 day following ovulation.
Research seems to quantify this. One study examined the self-reported experiences of TTC couples. Additional considerations come into play for couples using Clomid clomiphene citrate , a fertility medication. Lubricant can be very helpful for patients using Clomid for timed intercourse. A note: Vaginal dryness can be a symptom of early menopause or a hormone imbalance.
If this is a frequent problem for you, consult your doctor. First, a caveat: Personal lubricant is not a contraceptive. In general, it appears that oil-based lubricants have the least impact on sperm motility and vitality. Silicone-based lubricants impact motility, but not as significantly as water-based lubricants.
Water-based lubricants appear to have the greatest detrimental effect on motility and vitality, immobilizing sperm after just five minutes and killing a significant percentage of sperm within an hour according to one study. So, laboratory studies demonstrate that lube can significantly impair sperm.
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