Fertility friendly lubricants
Sperm friendly lubricant
If you are trying to conceive,
you may find that there is much more science than art to having a baby these
days. Fertility charting apps, fertility monitors, fertility supplements, each
of these tools can help reduce the time it takes to get pregnant.
However, using these tools can
also create the feeling that having a baby is a task to be completed rather
than a spontaneous life event. Too often, this robs the "baby dance"
of all romance, as sex to get pregnant becomes programmed, like the rest of the
household chores.
Many couples use personal
lubricants to increase the pleasure and comfort of sex, and given the lack of
spontaneity and romance in baby dances, this is often especially true for couples
trying to conceive. There are plenty of lube options on drugstore shelves, and
any lube will do for casual sex.
But it's important to know
that the most commonly sold lubricants are bad for sperm, which can make it
less likely that sperm can survive the arduous journey through the cervix and
down the fallopian tubes to meet the egg for fertilization.
Fertility lubricants
Needless to say, when it comes
to choosing a lubricant when trying to conceive, the last thing you want is a
product that will damage sperm function.
Unlike other commercially
available sexual lubricants, Fertility Lubricants are specifically tested to
ensure that the lubricant has the same pH and viscosity as fertile quality
semen and cervical fluid so that it provides a protective environment for the
sperm and allows the sperm to swim in the lubricant and through her. . Based on
the quality and consistency of cervical fluid, fertility lubricants complement
your body's natural lubrication.
In addition, fertility
lubricants are tested both during manufacture and throughout the life of the
lubricant for the presence of endotoxins, which are toxins produced by bacteria
that can damage sperm and eggs, even at relatively low levels.
Better safe than sorry
As with most consumer
products, understanding lubricant labels and marketing information can be a
daunting task. Simply put, the only surefire way to make sure your lube won't
harm your sperm is to choose a fertility lube.
In addition, use the following
tips when choosing to ensure that the lubricant does not interfere with your
child's dancing.
- Avoid low pH lubricants
- Avoid lubricants containing small penetrating chemicals (eg glycerin) or paraben preservatives.
- Do not confuse a lubricant labeled as non-spermicidal with a lubricant that promotes fertility.
- Avoid lubricants labeled organic or natural, but not approved as fertility lubricants, as only approved lubricants must pass tests that show the product will not harm sperm or eggs.
- Avoid using household oils, as household oils often contain toxic peroxides and inflammatory chemicals that develop over time due to exposure to light, room temperature, and the purity of the oil.