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Doc had told me lubes like ky yours, kill sperm and should be avoided when ttc, true? what would you recommend? i don't need one but i'd like option.

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Dr. William Jurewitz answered

Lubricants: Most lubricants will work against sperm motility. Preseed and conceive plus are two that supposedly don't. If at all possible it is probably best not to use a lubricant while try to conceive.

Answered 5/2/2014

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A member asked:

Doc had told me lubes like ky yours, kill sperm and should be avoided when ttc, true? what would you recommend? i don't need one but i'd like option.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Jurewitz answered

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