OBJECTIVE Over-the-counter vaginal lubricants have been shown to negatively affect in vitro sperm motility. The objective of this study was to estimate the effect of vaginal lubricant use during procreative intercourse on natural fertility. METHODS Women aged 30-44 years with no history of infertility who had been trying to conceive for less than 3 months completed a baseline questionnaire on...

The results obtained using several analysis techniques have provided varying levels of evidence of differences between the lubricants and loads that have been tested for comparison in this study. Analysis of the friction alone has shown a significant difference between loads, but no significant differences resulting among the different lubricants used. The comparison of total changes in displac...

T R I B O L O G Y & L U B R I C A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y W W W . S T L E . O R G nterest in the use of biodegradable lubricants continues as more emphasis is placed on using fluids that are derived from sustainable raw materials. One area of concern with current biodegradable lubricants is inferior performance compared to synthetic lubricants, particularly from the standpoint of oxidation ...

Industrial revolution transformed the lives of human by shifting the muscle power to machines. Machine utilizes fuel for developing power and motion. Relative motion amongst the machine parts makes them susceptible to frequent wear and tear. Lubricants act as an antifriction media, facilitating smoother working, reducing the risks of undesirable frequent failures and maintaining reliable machin...

Vegetable oils are promising candidates as base fluid for eco-friendly lubricants because of their excellent lubricity, biodegradability, viscosity–temperature characteristics and low volatility. Their use, however, is restricted due to low thermo-oxidative stability and poor cold flow behavior. This paper presents a systematic approach to improve the oxidation behavior and low temperature flui...

Lubrication is critical for minimizing wear in mechanical systems that operate for extended time periods. Developing lubricants that can be used in engineering systems without replenishment – particularly those that are environmentally friendly – is very important for increasing the functional lifetime of mechanical components. In the present investigation, extended duration pin-on-disk experim...

BACKGROUND Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk for HIV acquisition and transmission. There is a high HIV-transmission potential associated with unprotected anal intercourse (UAI), which requires sexual lubrication for comfortable, non-traumatic anal sex. Lubricant distribution remains poor in many developing nations and MSM have been known to substitute a number of common household...