Do water-based lubricants hamper conception?
Dr Bir Singh
Faculty Incharge,
Sex and Marriage Counselling Clinic
Co-ordinator, AIDS Education & Training Cell,
Professor of Community Medicine
AIIMS, New Delhi- 110029
Faculty Incharge,
Sex and Marriage Counselling Clinic
Co-ordinator, AIDS Education & Training Cell,
Professor of Community Medicine
AIIMS, New Delhi- 110029
Q: Can I get pregnant if I use water-based jelly during sexual intercourse?
A: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.