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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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[โ€“] victorz@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago (2 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. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

[โ€“] Drusas@kbin.run 9 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.

[โ€“] victorz@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

lol, I can imagine! Luckily we do not.

Unless maybe... you gon eat that ass.

[โ€“] Shard@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Unpopular opinion: I can't stand the smell of coconut oil. It's frankly the worst smelling natural oil.

[โ€“] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

I'm okay with it. Shame it can't work for you. ๐Ÿซค