π¦ LUBE!!!! π¦
(But make it TTC-safe)
(And for absolute clarity β because I didnβt know this for the first five years of my career β TTC = trying to conceive. Not the Toronto Transit Commission. ππ
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One of the most common questions my patients ask me is:
βCan I use lube when trying to conceive?β
Yes!
But only the right kind.
Most conventional lubes:
β are sperm-toxic
β disrupt pH
β were not designed with fertility in mind
β HAVE PARABENS (endocrine disrupting chemicals) IN THEM! Yes, some FERTILITY lubes have chemicals in them that can dis- regulate your hormones.
#fertility #ttc #ttccommunity #infertilitysupport #fertilityawareness
This is why I often recommend fertility-friendly options like Bird&Be (
@birdbeco) which are formulated to support sperm, mimic cervical fluid, reduce friction, and take pressure off timing β which matters more than people realize.
So yes β use lube
Just donβt use any lube.
This is one of those small, overlooked details that comes up daily in...