Pre-Seed Blog attacks Conceive Plus, afraid of the competition?
30 May 2009, Brussels: Dr Joanna Ellington, the inventor of Pre-Seed, sperm-friendly intimate moisturizer, made statements on the blog of her own invention http://www.preseed.com/blog Her latest posting attacks Sasmar Conceive Plus, a conception product which directly competes with Pre-seed in markets around the world. Dr Ellington, claims ‘’Conceive Plus has an osmolality over 400 mOsmo/kg which is a level that is unsafe for sperm”’
CEO of Sasmar, an Australian Bio-tech company, John-Michael Mancini said “Dr Ellington’s comment is false and misleading”. Sasmar Conceive PlusTM has been formulated by scientists and experts from respected university hospitals in the USA that both pH and osmolality are at levels which are safe for sperm with every batch subjected to testing before release”.
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The World Health Organisation has reported that the optimal condition for sperm survival and migration in the cervical mucus requires a pH in the range of 7.0 to 8.5 and an isotonic solution. The terms “osmolality” and “tonicity”, should not be confused. It is well known that a solution can be hyperosmotic and isotonic at the same time. Therefore, it is more important to experimentally determine the efficacy of lubricant solutions on sperm viability and motility, and rely on that data rather than merely determining parameters such as osmolality and using osmolality measurements to hypothesize whether a particular lubricant may or may not do harm to sperm.
Mr Mancini said “It is a disappointing that Dr Ellington feels the need to attack her competition in this way, we believe competition and choice is healthy and that it is important to provide accurate information to enable consumers to make informed decisions about their health”.
Among many published scientific reports, including a widely cited study by Anderson et al. (“The effects of coital lubricants on sperm motility in vitro”, published in Human Reproduction (1998), 3351-56), comparing measured osmolality of various lubricant solutions and the effect of each of these lubricant solutions on human sperm motility, shows that osmolality alone cannot be the only parameters used to evaluate and determine if a solution is harmful or contraindicated to sperm viability.
Sasmar manufactures a variety of personal lubricants including the Conceive Plus product that is formulated to assist conception and covered by pending international patents. Mancini said “we have been producing premium lubricants for the global market for many years, and Conceive Plus is an extension of the Sasmar brand, now available in many countries around the world, including the USA”.
The posting by Dr Ellington, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is closed for comments.
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Shop Now →What does osmolality mean and why does it matter for fertility lubricants?
Osmolality measures the concentration of solute particles in a solution and is often used to evaluate lubricant safety. However, the World Health Organization notes that osmolality alone should not be the only parameter for determining sperm safety—tonicity and actual effects on sperm motility are equally important factors that require direct laboratory testing.
Can regular lubricants affect my chances of getting pregnant?
Yes, many conventional lubricants can harm sperm motility and reduce fertility chances. Fertility-friendly lubricants are specifically formulated to maintain a pH range (7.0-8.5) and isotonic environment that supports sperm survival and migration through cervical mucus, making them a safer choice for couples trying to conceive.
What should I look for when choosing a sperm-friendly lubricant?
Look for lubricants that are clinically tested for sperm motility, maintain a pH range of 7.0 to 8.5, and are formulated to be isotonic with cervical mucus. The FDA regulates these products as medical devices, so verify that your chosen lubricant has undergone proper safety testing and provides published efficacy data rather than relying solely on osmolality measurements.
Is there scientific evidence comparing different fertility lubricants?
Yes, published studies such as Anderson et al. in Human Reproduction (1998) have compared various lubricant solutions and their effects on sperm motility in laboratory settings. These clinical s
Are sperm-friendly lubricants FDA approved?
Sperm-friendly lubricants are regulated by the FDA as medical devices and must meet safety and efficacy standards before market release. Reputable manufacturers conduct batch testing and clinical validation to ensure their products maintain safe pH and osmolality levels and support sperm motility.
Can I use regular lubricants if I'm trying to conceive?
It is not recommended to use regular lubricants when trying to conceive, as most can reduce sperm motility and viability. Fertility specialists recommend using only products specifically formulated as sperm-friendly, which maintain the proper pH and tonicity to support conception.
How do I know if a fertility lubricant is safe and effective?
Choose products with published clinical studies demonstrating safety and efficacy in human sperm testing, not just theoretical measurements. Verify that the manufacturer conducts batch testing, follows FDA regulations for medical devices, and is transparent about their formulation and testing protocols.
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