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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study
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In my experience coconut oil just isn't as slick, and is harder to clean off skin or fabric. I can cover myself in water-based lube and be totally clean after a 3-minute shower. Also don't have to worry as much about staining sheets or bleeding through towels.
I find coconut oil just as slippery as any actual lube. It might be harder to clean off but I wouldn't know as I usually just let it absorb into my skin after the act. We use a couple wet wipes each to get dryish and just let the rest absorb. We have great skin these days lmao. It can definitely stain things if it gets all over it. The cheapness and lack of pfas makes it worth it for me. I also like the smell