Infertility is a fairly common problem that affects more than 12% of married couples who attempt to conceive. Of this percentage, only about 12% of infertility problems are due to actual medical incompatibility or inability to conceive. A good portion of the difficulties that couples face is due more to the fact that healthy couples only have a 20-25% chance of conceiving in any given month and a shift in social norms that make conception more difficult. The good news is, with patience and persistence, nearly 60% of couples will conceive within six months of trying.
If you are a part of a couple that is attempting to conceive, this post is for you. Join us as we discuss some of the ways that lubricant can help your efforts be more fruitful. At HR Lubricating Jelly, our medical lubricants are perfect for those trying to conceive. From being used as a personal lubricant for the act of conceiving to verifying pregnancy by lubricating a transvaginal ultrasound wand, and then assisting your Obstetrician in checking the dilation of a cervix, we are there for you on your fertility journey, from beginning to end!
Mimics natural lubrication
The human body is made to reproduce. And, because of this, the naturally-occurring fluids it produces are for that very purpose. Women’s bodies produce a variety of lubricants to promote reproduction, based on what part of their menstrual cycle they are experiencing. During sex, a lack of moisture can cause uncomfortable friction for both partners that will prevent the act from occurring. The body’s natural solution is to produce a moisturizing lubricant during arousal to make things more comfortable for both parties. During ovulation, however, cervical lubrication is produced to provide a slippier glide to help produce male orgasm as well as help healthy sperm on their journey to the awaiting fertile egg.
A pH-balanced, water-based medical lubricant is the next best thing to the vagina’s natural lubricant. Because it mimics the body’s natural lubrication, it promotes the natural processes of human procreation.
Increases pleasure
As we discussed briefly, some changes in social norms have made it more difficult for today’s couples to conceive. Work hours are longer and more stressful. High stress is such a normalized part of our modern culture and coupled with alcohol use, physical intimacy has declined significantly. When a couple is attempting to conceive, knowing that ovulation day occurs only once a month puts a lot of pressure on the procreation “event.” This high-stress, high-pressure set-up can make the event seem more like a chore or another job that needs to be done. As months go by without positive results, the stress and frustration can impact couples by decreasing intimacy and result in a physical difficulty or inability to perform. Using a medical lubricant can help increase pleasure and help both parties relax and enjoy themselves. This helps to yield the best results. It is a medical fact that arousal and a pleasurable experience help promote reproduction and that when both parties climax, the chances of conception increase. Additionally, when pleasure is increased, stress hormones are decreased, resulting in better chances for a healthy baby.
Promotes sperm vitality
Unlike women, men continue to create genetic reproduction material (sperm) as it is needed. Slow-moving or unhealthy sperm find it difficult in making it to the egg and leads to difficulty in conceiving. Less-than-optimal sperm can be the product of a number of things including anatomical abnormalities, testicular trauma, chronic medical conditions, and acute concerns including alcohol or drug use, higher than normal stress levels, and poor nutrition and hydration status. While a lubricant cannot do much about the sperm that is produced, it provides the ideal conditions for healthy sperm to thrive in and help them along to find the egg. In the absence of lubricant, the birth canal of a woman experiencing the same conditions that affect sperm production in males can cause an “inhospitable environment” for sperm in women. A pH-balanced, water-based lubricant provides the optimal environment for sperm.
HR Lubricating Jelly is trusted by gynecologists and obstetricians throughout the world as the mark of quality and assurance. Don’t just take our word for it or do something simply because that is the way it has always been done. Review the data and draw your own conclusions.
How to Pick Your Lubricant
When you are attempting to conceive, not just any lubricant will do. It is important to note that most commercial lubricants that are intended for adult pleasure are not made with the health and welfare of sperm or normal micro-flora in mind. They are made for the sole purpose of making sex more exciting. Medical lubricants are made with the health of all parties in mind and increased pleasure is just a beneficial byproduct! With that in mind, we’d like to offer a few tips on how to pick your lubricant when you are attempting to conceive.
Viscosity
The viscosity of your lubricant helps reduce friction and irritation and promotes all of the topics we discussed in this post. It helps increase pleasure and helps sperm find the egg that is waiting to be fertilized.
HR Lubricating Jelly maintains its integrity and viscosity better than any other medical lubricant on the market. It is known for not thinning out or dripping from the area where it is applied.
Sperm-Friendly
Creating the ideal conditions for healthy sperm to be transported to an egg means creating a healthy, as-close-to-natural-as-possible environment. A lubricant that alters the pH balance or includes a spermicide will not help promote conception.
If you and your partner are attempting to conceive, start the journey off with the support of a medical lubricant. HR Lubricating Jelly is non-irritating, fragrance-free, latex-free, and made in the United States. Browse our entire product line today.