I bought some K*Y warming Jelly today for the first time. It says that its not a spermicide. What does that mean?
Does it kill sperm? or is it only a lubricant?
Can it prevent me from getting pregnant in any way? can sperm swim through it? PLease help. I need some good answers for these questions. thank you!
2007-11-05 01:32:08 · 12 answers · asked by mmcnum1fan 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
how could sperm not swim through it if they can swim through cervical mucus?
2007-11-05 01:35:00 · update #1
1) it can not kill sperm...2) it is only a lubricant..3) you may still get pregnant....4) sperm can swim thru it.
2007-11-05 01:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well to answer your question, the first thing you should know what spermicide is and does and what lubricant is and does.
A spermicide is a kind of cream that is used as a contraception. In short it's used to kill sperm.
A lubricant on the other hand is not a contraception and is used to aid sex. There are women who have problems with lubrication and use it to make sex more enjoyable for both parties.
So to answer your question, No KY jelly does not prevent pregnancy. Only a condom or other forms of contraception like the pill will do that. Of course the best would be abistinence.
If you have any other questions or problems it would be best to approach your local gynaecologist. Alternatively you can read up a bit on your questions on the internet. I have provided the links for your information. I hope you find them useful.
2007-11-05 01:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jon C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt kill sperm, but if you are TTC i wouldnt use it because although it's not a spermicide it doesnt provide the ideal environment for sperm to live in though. The best thing for that is eggwhite cervical mucous, also Pre-Seed.
Pre-Seed is a lube that mimics incredibly fertile cervical mucous. It provides a good environment for the sperm to live in, is ph balanced, nutritional for them and the way it is made up they can swim brilliantly through it.
I got pregnant the first cycle i used Pre-Seed with my second baby. :o) Awesome stuff!
2007-11-05 01:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out preseed.com KY and other lubes can impair sperm mobility but won't kill it like a spermicide. Don't use it if you are wanting to conceive, sometimes it can make it a little harder to get the job done.
2007-11-05 02:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by MoonPie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K-y Jelly is a lubricant not a spermicide. It will not help you from getting pregnant.
2007-11-05 02:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ky jelly is just a lubricant and no way is it a spermicide ( does not kill sperm) so it should`nt be used as contraseptive!
2007-11-05 01:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by steven t 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I ask this question earlier this year and they told me that it wouldn't harm the sperm but it isn't good for them, the best thing to use is pre seed
2007-11-05 02:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt use it as a form of birth control, but if you are TTC it is recommened not to use a lubricant as it makes it harder for the sprem to get to the cervix
2007-11-05 01:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by MsBabyPhat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just a lubricant.
It has no effect on you getting pregnant or not.
2007-11-05 01:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is only lubricant it will not effect you getting pregnant in any way.
2007-11-05 01:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by mzp21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋