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Originally Posted by Iseulda
Helpful in places, but somewhat incomplete - you say don't use X, Y or Z but then you say lube can be really important but you don't actually give any recommendations for a good lube.
I understand products like Astroglide and the various Eros lubes are great, and vag-friendly - but they are not alone on the market and I don't know what the glycerine content of either is. I have also read that a cheap and safe alternative for those who are NOT using condoms is grape seed oil.
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The reason I didn't recommend any lubrication is because I am apparently not supposed to promote my business on here according to womenshealth.com. But i want to share my knowledge for women who have questions or concerns.
Don't rush out for a lube that contains glycerin such as Astroglide if you are prone to yeast infections as stated above it is known to cause yeast to grow in the vaginal area and can lead to yeast infections.
Also I probably wouldn't grape seed oil either as it is probably not going to wash off entirely (oil & water doesn't mix) Trapping bacteria. Plant based oils and latex condoms don't mix at all, so just be careful.
I say find what is safe and works for you and stick with it! Every women is different.
However when choosing a lubrication be knowledgeable. You don't want to buy a silicone based lubrication if you plan to use it with a bedroom toy that contains silicone because it will cause your toy to melt. However silicone lube is great for water play, anal play, and just to keep handy in the shower for doing self breast exams. Using a silicone lube for self breast exams in the shower is great because it wont just rinse off with water and gives a nice gliding effect for an effective exam.
Water based lubes that are PH balanced usually work best for women. Especially if you are prone to infection such as yeast or bacteria. PH balanced water based lubricants are great for women who have issues of vaginal dryness because it will soak into the vaginal tissue keeping it moisturized and healthy while protecting the area from tears and such as lotion does to dry skin.