Question 1

is ky jelly edible?

Accepted Answer

KY jelly: “ What should I avoid while taking K-Y Jelly (topical emollients)?
Avoid getting topical emollients in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this does happen, rinse with water.”
 (http://www.drugs.com/mtm/k-y-jelly.html)

Question 2

is there any substitute for ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

Depends on goal: If you are seeking a lubricant for sexual activity, k-y is fine but there are many others in pharmacies, on line and in sexual accessory stores which can do this job better.  K-y is used for lubrication elsewhere and again there are substitutes.

Question 3

does expired ky jelly inhibit conception ?

Accepted Answer

KY "the glue"..: KY, the "glue that stops pregnancy" has a nice marketing ring to it, but unfortunately does not work as a contraceptive to "entangle" the free swimming sperm.

Question 4

does spermicide foam not work if the guy is using ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

If you have to ask..: Spermicides are notoriously ineffective in preventing pregnancy - whether lubrication is used or not. If you are asking i presume you know this already..

Question 5

what is a 'personal lubricant'? i've seen it on bottles of ky jelly.

Accepted Answer

Sexual aid: Some people enjoy applying this product to the penis or vagina prior to intercourse or masturbation. It makes things more slippery and can increase pleasure for some. It is not required and up to your personal preference.

Question 6

what is alternative option of ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

KY: As a lubricant, coconut oil, olive oil, petroleum products like vaseline.

Question 7

what ingredient in ky jelly are people allergic to?

Accepted Answer

? not the K Y itself: Kind of rare, the k y itself is biologically inert, I am talking about the regular general use brand, if it is used with latex condoms the itch could probably be secondary to latex allergy, which develops overtime.

Question 8

could you ever have an allergy to ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

KY jelly: It is more likely that you can get irritation from the jell but not allergy to it although it is not impossible.

Question 9

how much time will a rash from ky jelly last?

Accepted Answer

Rash: usually no more than a few hours.  If longer than that it may not be due to ky jelly

Question 10

can a male have a allergic reaction to ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Methylparaben is a preservative in KY jelly  that in some individuals can lead to allergic contact dermatitis.   The rash can be very itchy and occasionally small blisters can form. There is a patch test for methylparabens to find out.

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