Can Oils Be Used As Lubricant While Trying To Conceive?

Posted on Tue, 9 May 2017

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Question : Hi doctor I am using lubricant, oils and sometimes saliva for having sex with my wife. But we are trying to have a child. Doing like this will affect my wife pregnancy? My doctor scolded and said you should not use anymore.. your valuable suggestions please..

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answered

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
You should avoid oils completely and as far as lubricants are concerned , you may opt for water based lubricants like K-Y JELLY during intercourse which shall not interfere with conception.Saliva is not a deterrent.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar