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Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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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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[–] harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

So Hawk Tuah is better than lube?

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 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.

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Is it safe to use with a condom?

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago

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

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Probably not.