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Using lubricant for the first time can seem tricky, but there’s no need to worry! K-Y Jelly is a water-based lubricant that can make sex and masturbation more comfortable, and the regular version is okay to use with condoms. If you’re using K-Y Jelly for sex or masturbation, put 1-2 drops directly onto your genitals or sex toy and add more as needed. To use K-Y Jelly Yours + Mine, use the blue lube for the penis and the purple lube for the vagina. While K-Y Jelly is generally safe, it can cause an allergic reaction or yeast infection.
K-Y Lube: Quick Directions
Squeeze a few drops of K-Y Jelly on to your toy or your genitals. Gently spread the lubricant over the surface until it’s evenly distributed. Reapply the lube as needed whenever you feel more friction or dryness than you prefer. If your skin becomes irritated, stop using K-Y Jelly and wash the area with water.
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Squeeze 1-2 drops of K-Y Jelly directly onto your penis or toy. It’s best to apply the lubricant to the penis or toy because it will spread the lubricant into the vagina or anus when it’s inserted. [1] X Research source- If it’s easier for you, put the K-Y Jelly onto your fingers and then apply it to your penis or toy. Just keep in mind that you’ll likely use more product this way.
- If you only apply the lubricant to the vagina or anus, you might experience pain from too much friction when the penis or toy slides inside where there is no lubricant.
- However, if pain or discomfort is a concern for the partner being penetrated, apply lube to both the penis and vagina or anus. [2] X Research source
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Apply the lubricant over the condom if you’re using one. You can use regular K-Y Jelly with condoms, and it’s best to put it on the outside of the condom itself. [3] X Research source Position the bottle over the condom and squeeze out 1-2 drops to start.- You can use K-Y Jelly even if your condom is already lubricated. However, using too much lubricant may reduce your sensitivity during sex because it reduces the friction.
Tip: Put 1-2 drops of lubricant in the tip of the condom before putting it on to prevent the condom from rubbing the top of your penis. Water-based lube like K-Y Jelly can go anywhere you need extra comfort. [4] X Research source
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Use your fingers to smooth the K-Y Jelly into a thin layer. Work the lubricant into a thin, even layer across the surface of the penis or toy. Your hand should glide over the penis or toy when the lube is applied correctly. However, it shouldn’t feel slippery or messy.- If it feels slippery or messy, use a clean towel to pat away some of the excess lube. There’s no reason to be concerned about using too much because it’s fairly easy to clean up (and it’s better to accidentally use too much than to use too little). [5] X Research source
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Add more K-Y Jelly as needed to cover the entire penis or toy. If your penis or toy still feels dry or isn’t sliding easily, put 1-2 more drops of lube onto it. Keep adding drops of lube until you feel like it slides comfortably.- How much lube you need will depend on the size of the penis or toy, as well as how much natural lubrication the vagina has that day.
Did You Know? Vaginal dryness has many causes, including hormones, stress, chemicals in personal care products, and medical treatments. It can vary from day-to-day, and it’s very common for women to have dry days. [6] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
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Keep your lube nearby so you can add more as needed. K-Y Jelly dries out quickly because it’s water-based. [7] X Research source This means you might need to add more lube during intercourse or masturbation. Place your lube on your bedside table or closeby. Then, apply more if you start to feel too much friction.- You can also reactivate the lube by adding water or even saliva, if you prefer.
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Avoid using Yours + Mine with condoms, as it can damage them. While regular K-Y Jelly is okay to use with condoms, Yours + Mine may cause breakage or leakage. Don’t use Yours + Mine if you’re relying on rubber latex, polyisoprene, or polyurethane condoms to protect against pregnancy and STDs. [8] X Research source- Since Yours + Mine doesn’t protect against pregnancy, you’ll need to use another form of protection if you don’t want to get pregnant.
- If you’re concerned about your STD risk, it’s best to stick with condoms and skip the Yours + Mine.
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Apply 1-2 drops of the blue (yours) lubricant to your penis. Hold the blue bottle over your penis, then squeeze out 1-2 drops. [9] X Research source Use your fingers to slide the lube over the surface of your penis, creating a thin, even layer. Make sure your fingers slide easily over your penis.- Add more lubricant if you feel like your penis isn’t evenly covered.
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Smooth 1-2 drops of the purple (mine) lubricant onto your vagina. Put the lube onto your fingers or squeeze 1-2 drops directly over your vaginal opening. Then, use your fingers to coat the external part of your vagina with a thin, even layer of K-Y Jelly.- It’s okay to apply more lube if you need it.
- To make penetration more comfortable, coat the outside of your vagina (any location you expect to be touched) as well as the inner and outer lips and clitoris. [10] X Research source
Tip: When the penis slides into the vagina, the blue and purple lubricants will react with each other.
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Ask your doctor about K-Y if you’re using topical genital medications. K-Y Jelly is a topical product, so it rarely interacts with the medications you’re taking. However, it can react with topical medications that you’re applying near your genital area. If you’re using one of these medications, talk to your doctor before using K-Y Jelly. [11] X Research source- For instance, some treatments for genital warts are applied topically. [12] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
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Ask your doctor before using K-Y jelly with cuts, sores, or irritated skin. K-Y Jelly might cause pain and irritation if you have cuts, sores, or irritation on or near your genital area. Additionally, you might have an increased risk for a skin reaction. Talk to your doctor before using K-Y Jelly on damaged skin to make sure it's OK. [13] X Research source- Your doctor may recommend waiting until your skin heals before applying personal lubricants.
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Get immediate care if you have signs of an allergic reaction. While it’s not common, you may be allergic to K-Y Jelly. Your reaction may become serious, so call your doctor if you’re showing signs of an allergy. [14] X Research source Symptoms of an allergic reaction K-Y Jelly include: [15] X Research source- Burning
- Stinging
- Redness
- Irritation
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling of your face, lips, or eyes
- Hives
Tip: Wash the K-Y Jelly off of your skin with cool water before calling your doctor if it’s causing a skin reaction. This may help reduce the severity of your symptoms.
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Stop using K-Y Jelly and switch lubricants if you get a yeast infection. While K-Y Jelly is generally safe, it contains an ingredient called glycerol that can cause yeast infections. [16] X Research source If you develop a yeast infection, see your doctor to get treatment. During your appointment, ask which lubricant is safe for you to use. [17] X Research source- Glycerol typically only affects women who are prone to getting yeast infection.
- Symptoms of a yeast infection include vaginal itching and irritation, pain during urination and intercourse, vaginal pain and soreness, vulva redness and swelling, vaginal rash, and vaginal discharge. [18] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to source
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- If your K-Y jelly dries out while you’re using it, you can rewet it with water or saliva. [19] X Research sourceThanks
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- While K-Y Jelly can relieve vaginal dryness during sex, you'll need to use a vaginal moisturizer (such as KY Liquibeads ) for long-term treatment of vaginal dryness. [21] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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Warnings
- K-Y jelly does not prevent STDs or pregnancy, so do not rely on it as a form of protection. [22] X Research sourceThanks
- If you get K-Y Jelly in your eyes, rinse immediately with clean water and call your doctor if irritation persists. [23] X Research sourceThanks
- If you swallow K-Y Jelly, wash your mouth out with water and call your doctor if you begin feeling sick. [24] X Research sourceThanks
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