The Best Vaginal Lubricants That Won’t Poison You
Most women have tried a variety of lubricants to make sex comfortable, or dare I say, pleasurable. However…beware of the many over-the-counter options available that contain super toxic, harmful, yucky ingredients. Many chemicals found in lubricants can upset the normal pH balance and harm the beneficial bacteria in the vagina that works to protect you from infection and odor. And who wants THAT going on. Not to mention, many ingredients are found on the “CAN CAUSE CANCER” list. Is that really what you want coating the old love canal? I say NO to crappy chemicals in the vagina! Who’s with me!!! Read on for helpful tips in selecting the lube of choice.What To Consider Before Using A Lubricant:
✓ Look for a product with the healthiest and fewest ingredients possible. This will reduce the chance of having an allergic reaction to the product and may prevent your vagina from yelling at you in the middle of the night. ✓ Avoid using lubricants with warming or numbing qualities. This will make the area less sensitive to pain and will prevent you from finding out if you are causing any physical harm or injury. I mean, that’s what the V-steam is for. And it is exactly what is sounds like. ✓ Avoid products that contain glycerin, which can upset the normal bacterial balance and lead to infection. And odor. Nobody needs THAT!! ✓ Avoid propylene glycol, the ingredient found in anti-freeze. Certainly not something you want to put in your body.Which Vaginal Lubricants Should I Use?
Here are some products you can try:
➔ Aloe Cadabra — 95% aloe, organic, with vitamin E, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate (both preservatives recognized by FDA as safe) and organic vanilla concentrate. AND you can legitimately shout “Ta-dah”!!!!! ➔ Sliquid H20 — This vegan-friendly water-based lubricant is free of parabens (not friendly to the breast) contains cyamopsis, purified plant water, cellulose, potassium sorbate and citric acid. According to Amazon reviewers, “no smell, no taste…no funky odors afterwards.” Plus you get to say “SLIQUID.” ➔ Wet Platinum Premium Lubricant — A silicone-based lubricant with minimal chemical additives. Aside from the bottle being poorly designed (leaks easily), the product itself works well and lasts. Be aware that silicone-based lubricants will stain sheets and your special occasion flannel pajamas (this is pronounced PIH-JAAAM-AHS).
➔ Organic Glide — A very popular oil-based lubricant made with olus oil, olive fruit oil, argania kernel oil and resveratrol ferment extract. Very popular with my patients because it lasts a long time and works well. Careful with condom use as the oil may disrupt the integrity of the condom.
➔ Check your pantry — olive oil and coconut oil are often great go-to’s that are natural and work well. Oils can be a little messy but can be effective and are less likely to cause an irritating reaction.
So please try some out and report back. Phone lines are open!!!
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Ready for the legal disclaimer? Information offered here is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. As with any health recommendations, please contact your doctor to be sure any changes you wish to consider are safe for you!