Anon, I was surprised to learn this information! You are right!
A study in 2007 presented at an American Society for Reproductive Medicine meeting showed that the three most-popular brands of personal lubricant can decrease sperm's motility or actually hinder conception itself.
The three brands studied were KY Jelly, Astroglide and Replens. They contain glycerin and and propylene glycol, and while those are safe for us, they are not as friendly to sperm.
Here's an article that discusses the study. It also explains how lubricants work and lists some lubricants that are more sperm-friendly:
(I should make sure to say, however, that people who DON'T want to be pregnant shouldn't see lubricants as birth control. Sperm are determined little creatures, and serious pregnancy prevention requires safe sex -- condoms, birth control, or both.)
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Anon, I was surprised to learn this information! You are right!
A study in 2007 presented at an American Society for Reproductive Medicine meeting showed that the three most-popular brands of personal lubricant can decrease sperm's motility or actually hinder conception itself.
The three brands studied were KY Jelly, Astroglide and Replens. They contain glycerin and and propylene glycol, and while those are safe for us, they are not as friendly to sperm.
Here's an article that discusses the study. It also explains how lubricants work and lists some lubricants that are more sperm-friendly:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/columnists/cay_crow/MYSA010706_9P_Crow_1ae4497a_html.html
Good luck with trying to get pregnant!
(I should make sure to say, however, that people who DON'T want to be pregnant shouldn't see lubricants as birth control. Sperm are determined little creatures, and serious pregnancy prevention requires safe sex -- condoms, birth control, or both.)
May 14, 2009 - 8:45amThis Comment
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