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Do water-based lubricants hamper conception?
Question
Can I get pregnant if I use water-based jelly during sexual intercourse?
Expert Answer
B
Dr Bir SinghNov 02, 2009
Faculty Incharge,
Sex and Marriage Counselling Clinic
Co-ordinator, AIDS Education & Training Cell,
Professor of Community Medicine
AIIMS, New Delhi- 110029
Sex and Marriage Counselling Clinic
Co-ordinator, AIDS Education & Training Cell,
Professor of Community Medicine
AIIMS, New Delhi- 110029
Yes, you have a risk of becoming pregnant if you use only water-based jelly for sex. These types of jellies are normally used for lubrication and are not spermicidals (don't kill sperms). Please use some more effective spermicidal jellies or oral pills. Your partner can also use male condoms.
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