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If you’re using something on your body — and particularly in your vagina — you should be comfortable with the product and know its ingredients.

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Since most mainstream lubricants contain nasty chemicals, they can damage your genitals and upset a woman’s internal pH and beneficial microbes, making her more prone to harmful organisms. Propylene Glycol – Propylene glycol is used as a humectant, solvent, and preservative in food and tobacco products. It is also a major ingredient in the “e-liquid” used in electronic cigarettes. And since it can lower the freezing point of water, it’s also used as an aircraft de-icing fluid. Astroglide, a common over-the-counter lubricant, contains this ingredient. Many of the lubricants with additives that try to “stimulate or arouse,” can cause burning discomfort, so I would encourage you to avoid those products, especially if you are already dealing with vaginal discomfort. Use of chemicals and products, such as harsh soaps, chemicals in swimming pool or medications such as some cold remedies.According to the study conducted by Brown at UCLA, 40 percent of the women who used petroleum jelly as a vaginal lubricant had bacterial vaginosis — an infection that can be caused by a number of common bacterial species — compared to 18 percent of women who did not use petroleum jelly. Vaginal moisturizers are used regularly over time, not specifically in the moment of a sexual encounter. Over-the-counter moisturizers can be inserted into the vagina to add a protective barrier, coating the vulnerable lining. Improved moisture lessens discomfort, similar to using moisturizers on your face or legs.

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Menopause is a major culprit behind vaginal dryness for many women. With a change or loss of estrogen, surface (mucosal) cells change, often described as “thinning,” but this can be a reduced number of cells, loss of cell lubrication and decreased vaginal elasticity. The three main types of lubricant are water-based, oil-based and silicone-based: 💟 Water-based lubricants Yes has a range of natural, plant-based lubes. Yes WB is its water-based option, which is pH-balanced, odourless and tasteless, and is made from organic aloe vera, organic flax extract and plant-based gums – guar, locust bean and xanthan – with food-grade preservatives and citric acid. It's available on prescription, too.Silicone-based lube is not absorbed by the skin, so it lasts longer, and is good to use in water, whether that's the bath, shower, hot tub, swimming pool or sea. Phenoxyethanol– Phenoxyethanol is a glycol ether. Glycols are a series of chemicals that find their way into all sorts of toxic fuming products including paint, lacquer, and jet fuel.

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Although it’s found in very low concentrations in some sexual lubricants, you’d do best to keep away from it,” says Steelsmith. On the other hand, though, can lubricants be beneficial? The answer to that one is decidedly “Yes.” In a recent study by Indiana University, researchers surveyed approximately 2,500 women and found that those who used a lubricant reported higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure. Seventy percent of the women said the lubricant gave more pleasure while 30 percent said it made sex more fun. The ages of these women varied from 18-68. It may take you longer to become lubricated during lovemaking, which can make sexual intercourse feel uncomfortable, or even painful,' explains Dr Glenville. 'And not only can vaginal dryness cause pain and bleeding during intercourse, it can also increase the possibility of developing an infection, which compounds the problem.' Lubricants have a range of osmolalities or concentrations of osmotic solutions within a cell. A study conducted at John Hopkins on personal lubricants concluded that brands with a petrochemical base expose the cells to high osmolality, causing damage to vaginal and anal tissues that make them more susceptible to infections.Glycerin With Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, And Natrosol 250H (A Brand Of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) For Lubrication, With Benzoic Acid, Methylparaben And Sodium Hydroxide As Additives.

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Breastfeeding. While you’re breastfeeding, you may need to use lubricants because of the hormonal changes affecting your vaginal lining. Glycerin– These products are hyperosmolar and can damage the vaginal lining, increasing the risk of infection and viral transmission. They can also increase the risk of yeast infection. If you’re experiencing vaginal dryness for any of these reasons, a lubricant or moisturizer (or both!) may help. Lubricants vs. moisturizersKY Jelly has been the name on everyone's lips (sorry!) since 1904, when it was first manufactured as a surgical lubricant. It's made with glycerin and a gel derived from cellulose as its main slip enhancers. It also contains parabens, chemical preservatives that many people prefer to avoid. 💟 Silicone-based lubricants