Dear Mikel,
The regular KY, as well as KY-Silk and other types of KY are not
contraceptives and cannot be used as a substitute for other means of
birth-control.
However, K Y Plus - Spermicides Vaginal is a contraceptive:
US Phar MD - K Y Plus - Spermicides Vaginal
<http://www.uspharmd.com/packageinsert/k/K_Y_Plus.html>
Read more about the difference between spermacides and lubricants:
Brown University Health Education - Spermicides and Lubricants
<http://www.brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/ssc/spermicides.htm>
However, there is some evidence - inconclusive - that lubricants in
general might reduce the quality of the sperm and therefore the
chances of getting pregnant:
Joanna Ellington, Ph.D., "Infertility and the Use of Vaginal
Lubricants: Confused Yet?", Stork Net,
<http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/infertility/lubricants.htm>
I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
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