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Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Looking at any interesting effects of propylene glycol in vaginal lubricants I stumbled upon this study. Then I found it isn't the only one pointing to hyperosmolal lubes causing damage to the epithelium either.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Translation: some lubricants can damage the skin barrier, increasing the risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Right?

OP should probably simplify the title.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago

I understood some of those words

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

So Hawk Tuah is better than lube?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Coconut oil is the best we've ever tried so far.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I honestly didn't expect a thoughtful response. My faith in humanity has slightly increased until I go to work and have to write up a complaint regarding two dumbass coworkers.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Is it safe to use with a condom?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

no!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

'tis not, like others said. Rolling with pullout for 20 years, been working so far. 😅

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Probably not.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

We just use baby oil or, more commonly, coconut oil. Coconut oil is so juicy and lubey and stays lubed for a long time, even when exposed to air. One tablespoon is enough for a very large area as well. 😏🍑

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Coconut oil works great if you don't regularly cook with coconut milk. If you do, the association between the two becomes unpleasant.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

lol, I can imagine! Luckily we do not.

Unless maybe... you gon eat that ass.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Something about vagina..

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Link is broken for me