K-Y® Jelly contains the following ingredients: Water (Purified), Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Methylparaben and Sodium Hydroxide. Although most of the ingredients seem pretty safe and harmless, we are hesitant about using a product containing any form of Parabens. Furthermore, we believe the product may not have a proven combination of emollients and moisturizers.

We believe the theory that increased blood flow in the female genitalia enhances sexual pleasure may be a bit stretched. We believe the best products not only increase the sensitivity of the nerve-endings, but also lubricate the genitalia as well. Meanwhile, while some of the other ingredients seem quite O.K., the fact that the product contains Methylparaben may be quite disconcerting.

Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is possible to find them in many shampoos, shaving gels and commercial moisturizers. It used to be thought that Parabens were probably safe. However, recent studies have challenged this view. Some studies suggest that Parabens displayed estrogenic activity in several tests. This means that these disruptors interfere with the body’s Endocrine System, from the Hypothalamus, the Ovaries, and the Thyroid to virtually every system in our body.

We note once again that K-Y® is a brand name for numerous lubricants and intimacy products. As of this review, there are a couple of flash-based websites with exclusive domains that are marketing K-Y® products. These websites require high-speed Internet connection and the latest macromedia flash player. Furthermore, these websites do not have any testimonials or reviews at this time. The most disconcerting of all, none of these “official” websites list the ingredients to any of the products. As of this review, only a few retail stores list the complete ingredients.

• Complete list of ingredients is available
• A basic, water soluble lubricant

• No money-back guarantees as of this review
• No online testimonials as of this review
• May not really boost female sexual satisfaction that much
• Manufacturer offers as many as 10 other lubricants
• Contains Methylparaben, a potential hormone disruptor

We believe a really effective product not only has an exclusive online presence and excellent customer service, but is also backed by testimonials and real results. Furthermore, successful, and thus dependable, manufacturers may even offer free shipping. We find the best among them will definitely be pH-balanced and Paraben-free. In light of all this, K-Y® Jelly seems hardly attractive.

Therefore, the one thing we should consider is how much we’re willing to keep it safe, while also enjoying a boost of sexual stimulation. Many products on the market offer instantaneous tingling or warming sensations. However, the best products probably also consider long-term results and proven track records of ingredients used. Thus, the wiser choice may be to carefully look up ingredients and assess the effects of synthetic chemicals versus natural compounds. The long-term health of the genitalia and overall bodily functions, we believe, probably is much more important.