pre-seed, no harm but no help?

annelise k

I understand that pre-seed helps in that it is not comfortable to have sex if you are dry, and that pre-seed is "sperm friendly" in that it does not destroy sperm as other lubricants can. Does any one know if that is the only benefit of pre-seed or does pre-seed mimic fertile CM enough to sustain sperm for several days in the fallopian tubes? The manufacturer claims it has the several similar properties to fertile CM, but does that similarity translate to helping the sperm live?

I know sperm gets nourishment and can live longer from the CM we produce on our own and that's why it helps to have sex a couple of days before O, but for times when we don't get enough EWCM or wet CM prior to O, would pre-seed help in these cases? Or, would it just not kill the sperm immediately, like KY, but leave the sperm to die in a few hours anyway?

Bubs101

Good question. : ) I don't have dry issues, and we very rarely use lube, but I have been wondering if Pre-seed would be helpful in the fertile CM department. I'm interested to see what the other posters have to say.

Twizzle

You still have to have some fertile CM.  Also pre-seed is not stretchy like EWCM if you have ever tested its consistency.  I also think that EWCM and semen are biologic fluids that have the nourishment for sperm, I would think this would be very difficult to synthesize in a lube.

BluBerryMuffin

I have wondered about this alot...the manufacturer stops short of saying it will act like CM in terms of nourishing and supporting sperm. I would err on the side of caution and say it just doesn't kill sperm like regular lube.

annelise k

Thanks, Ladies.  Wouldn't it be nice if there were a super-sperm-sustainer on the market....

BluBerryMuffin

annelise k:

Thanks, Ladies.  Wouldn't it be nice if there were a super-sperm-sustainer on the market....

 

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RoxanneA

Well it's definitely not as good as the real thing but it helps and is the only substitute if you need lube for TTC.  I know that just because you don't think you see fertile CM when it's that time doesn't mean there isn't any.  However, last year when I conceived my DD, I didn't notice and fertile CM and used preseed and got pregnant.  So this is all we use.  It's not as good as KY but it's the only sperm friendly lube I've found.

NDGOIRISH

My DH has it stuck in his head that PreSeed is too sticky, so he made us use KY last time....I think the pressure of TTC was getting to his head.

 

I have a scheme to empty the KY bottle and fill it back up with PreSeed to see if he notices! muahahahaha! 

xnbride

I recently heard that the only recommended sperm friendly lubricant was warm water and nothing else (other than our bodies own natural lubricant). It was news to me. I guess it kind of makes sense though.

I don't really like preseed. It gets kind of sticky so that in and of itself does make me wonder about its effectiveness.

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jb2rn

I am never dry, so I only added it because I didn't have a lot of fertile CM. Honestly, I am kicking it to the curb when the tube runs out. I don't see the point, and sex is not as good with it (way too slippery, even with just a bit).

Amomtomanyluvs

the only reason I was going to get the bottle was because of the lube part of it. I never heard of any benefits other then it doesn't kill the spermies. I get dry sometimes, and my dh does the unthinkable...he uses suliva!! eek! And he also thinks that KY would NOT kill off sperm. I told him it is preseed or nothing at all...lol.

ReneeRN

I plan on using it this cycle...so Im not sure hoe effective it is, but it sounds sufficient if you are low in CM.

reinstone

xnbride:

I recently heard that the only recommended sperm friendly lubricant was warm water and nothing else (other than our bodies own natural lubricant). It was news to me. I guess it kind of makes sense though.

I don't really like preseed. It gets kind of sticky so that in and of itself does make me wonder about its effectiveness.

Going by past experiences of having sex in a jacuzzi, warm water is not as comfortable as it first sounds.  I guess I'd rather use preseed (haven't but would consider it).

tblauvelt

reinstone:

xnbride:

I recently heard that the only recommended sperm friendly lubricant was warm water and nothing else (other than our bodies own natural lubricant). It was news to me. I guess it kind of makes sense though.

I don't really like preseed. It gets kind of sticky so that in and of itself does make me wonder about its effectiveness.

Going by past experiences of having sex in a jacuzzi, warm water is not as comfortable as it first sounds.  I guess I'd rather use preseed (haven't but would consider it).

I remember a lot of uncomfortableness and chaffing with water... it was very unpleasant.

cfitz16

tblauvelt:

reinstone:

xnbride:

I recently heard that the only recommended sperm friendly lubricant was warm water and nothing else (other than our bodies own natural lubricant). It was news to me. I guess it kind of makes sense though.

I don't really like preseed. It gets kind of sticky so that in and of itself does make me wonder about its effectiveness.

Going by past experiences of having sex in a jacuzzi, warm water is not as comfortable as it first sounds.  I guess I'd rather use preseed (haven't but would consider it).

I remember a lot of uncomfortableness and chaffing with water... it was very unpleasant.

 

Yeah, the water thing doesn't sound pleasant.  Post baby #1 and a vaginal delivery, things are not quite the "same" down there, so lube is now necessary, when before it never was.   So, hopefully in trying for #2 pre-seed will be fine and work.  

LoveToTeach25

I just ordered it today to try for the first time... I figure it can't really hurt, so why not give it a whirl on those dryer days... It's better than any alternatives! <ouch!>

lightfello

I just started using it in the hopes it would make sex a little more comfortable for me.  DH doesn't always take the time to get me completely ready when we're on a schedule.  We'll see how it goes; using it for just the 2nd time tonight.