Question 1

i am currently trying for a baby. is ky jelly ok to use or does it stop the sperm? can u recommend any or lube that is better

Accepted Answer

Getting pregnant: Ky jelly can inhibit sperm motility and movement, as can other popular sexual lubricants like astroglide and vaseline.  This effect is not significant enough to imply that these lubricants would be effective birth control agents, but every factor is important if you have fertility concerns. Vegatable oil or peanut oil does not seem to impair sperm movement, and can be used as a lubricant.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

i heard using ky jelly reduces your chances of getting pregnant, is this true?

Accepted Answer

It can: There was a study looking at the effects of KY jelly (and other lubricants) on sperm about 20 years ago that showed it can kill sperm and decrease sperm motility.  Therefore theoretically it can decrease your fertility.  However i would never use KY jelly as a birth control method as it does not kill all the sperm!

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

could you ever have an allergic reaction to ky jelly?

Accepted Answer

K-Y allergy: If you can be more specific of what your symptoms are, it would be easier to see if it is really an allergic reaction. In general, you can develop allergies or an allergic reaction to a variety of substances that are otherwise harmless. Most of the time, it is more likely that you get local irritations to k-y jell because of its various chemical components.

Question 10

do i have contact dermatitis from a new ky jelly classic glide?

Accepted Answer

: To get the most from this site you need to provide background information on your health issue followed by your related question. Here you ask a question without providing any description of your skin reaction. CD is a relatively common problem. Skin changes ranging from simple sunburn like changes to blisters are common.

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