Is Lube Safe To Use During Pregnancy?
The short answer is yes, lube is generally safe to use during pregnancy.
Your cervix is sealed shut and protected by a thick layer of mucus, known as the mucus plug, which stays in place until after 37 weeks of pregnancy — once the pregnancy is considered “full term.”
For this reason, there is no need to worry about lube sneaking into your uterus or affecting your baby.
It won’t.
The same holds true for lubricants that offer sensation — like warming, tingling, or cooling lubes.
These ingredients will not cross the barrier of the mucus plug and will not cause your baby to feel any sensations if you use this type of lubricant.
The biggest safety concern around finding a pregnancy-safe lube, however, is more about maintaining vaginal health and avoiding potential problems.
Lube additives can change the balance of the typically good bacteria inside your vagina or affect the vagina’s natural pH.
Disruptions to the vaginal microbiome can cause infections or other health problems such as bacterial vaginosis, which can increase the risk of STIs and may be linked to preterm labor.
On that note, oil-based lubricants can increase the risk of vaginal infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis and should be avoided during pregnancy for that reason.
Silicone-based lubes, as long as they are made from body-safe ingredients, are not absorbed by the body and can be used safely while pregnant.
While everyone’s body is different, during pregnancy, it is best to go with a simple water-based lubricant that is made from safe ingredients and pH-balanced with a body-friendly osmolality.
If you’re unsure where to start, take a look at our top pregnancy-safe recommendations below.
Top Pregnancy-Safe Lube Recommendations:
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Top Pick: Fertility-Friendly
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Description:
Bottom Line: AH! YES WB is our top pick if you're looking for a luxurious, cushiony water-based lubricant that’s thicker than most water-based lubes. It is made with hydrating aloe vera juice and 96% organic ingredients certified by the Soil Association with no added fragrances, flavors, or dyes, ideal for sensitive skin. [Read Full Review]
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Bottom Line: Our top pick for those trying to conceive, Biogenesis includes hydroxyethylcellulose, recommended by Mayo Clinic to promote the motility of sperm, and added magnesium and calcium ions to closely mimic the natural moisture in your vagina and create an ideal environment for getting pregnant. [Read Full Review]
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Bottom Line: Sliquid Naturals H20 is another great pick with a 5-ingredient vegan formula that doesn’t compromise on quality or performance. Emulating your body’s natural lubrication, this product is incredibly slick, colorless, odorless, flavorless, and perfect for those with sensitive skin. [Read Full Review]
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Top Pick: Water-Based
Description:
Bottom Line: AH! YES WB is our top pick if you're looking for a luxurious, cushiony water-based lubricant that’s thicker than most water-based lubes. It is made with hydrating aloe vera juice and 96% organic ingredients certified by the Soil Association with no added fragrances, flavors, or dyes, ideal for sensitive skin. [Read Full Review]
Top Pick: Fertility-Friendly
Description:
Bottom Line: Our top pick for those trying to conceive, Biogenesis includes hydroxyethylcellulose, recommended by Mayo Clinic to promote the motility of sperm, and added magnesium and calcium ions to closely mimic the natural moisture in your vagina and create an ideal environment for getting pregnant. [Read Full Review]
Runner Up
Description:
Bottom Line: Sliquid Naturals H20 is another great pick with a 5-ingredient vegan formula that doesn’t compromise on quality or performance. Emulating your body’s natural lubrication, this product is incredibly slick, colorless, odorless, flavorless, and perfect for those with sensitive skin. [Read Full Review]
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→ For more, read: Water-Based Lubes That Are Safe And Glycerin/Paraben Free
Finally, if you’re experiencing pregnancy complications (or are at risk for them) and your doctor has advised you to refrain from vaginal penetration of any kind, it is important to note that lube will not make sex safer.
Lube can do a lot of things and while it might make sex “easier” by reducing friction, it won’t make the activity safer if you’ve been advised to avoid sex entirely.
Follow your doctor’s advice and if you’re at all unsure — and ask them for guidance.
