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Can Oils Be Used As Lubricant While Trying To Conceive?

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Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017
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..
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (8 minutes later)
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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
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Can Oils Be Used As Lubricant While Trying To Conceive?

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