Lubricants make sex more comfortable and enjoyable, and they may be especially necessary when trying to conceive. When choosing a lubricant normally, you only need to follow a few specific requirements: no parabens and no added fragrances. But the stakes are higher when trying to conceive, says Dr. Rizk, and using the wrong lubricant can jeopardize the success of conception.
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Skip navigation! Story from Sex. When someone is trying to get pregnant from penis-in-vagina sex, at least , they often do everything they can to help their partner's sperm reach their egg — whether or not the advice they're following is totally accurate. There are so many myths about what can and can't help someone get pregnant — orgasms can be helpful , but sex positions don't really matter — and some of them definitely sound more true than others. But what about the idea that lube "kills" sperm? It may sound far-fetched, but that myth is actually built on a kernel of truth. The lube and sperm myth exists on many different all-natural blogs and pregnancy forums.
If You’re Trying to Conceive, Using the Right Lube Is Key
I wouldn't say it makes it VERY hard, but many lubes do contain mild spermicide so can affect it. You can get a special lubricant which is meant to help conception. Can't remember the name but check boots; its meant to help create the perfect conditions to help sperm swim better.
A study reveals that an estimated 62 percent of women have used a lubricant during sexual activities and Does lube positively or negatively impact fertility? Will using a lube harm my ability to one day get pregnant? Is this whole thing a gimmick?