Use vaseline. Might sound gross, but vaseline works well. Saliva. Give him oral sex, and he gives it to you. I dont too much like lubrication, but if you do decide to use some, use KY Jelly. They have the 2 in 1. Massage and lubricant. (as far as the vaseline and the condom, only put vaseline on the vagina).
Aaargh no, NEVER use Vaseline as a lubricant with a condom*!
The reason for this is that most condoms are made of latex rubber and oils (such as those in Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline) cause latex to break down, reducing the strength of the condom by up to 95% in 15 minutes.
Other lubricants that should NOT be used with latex rubber are:
Baby oil
Cooking oil
Massage oil
Body lotion
Bath oil
Hand cream
Suntan oil
Hair conditioner
Saliva is not a good idea either, because it dries fast and could theoretically transmit HIV or hepatitis, which would ultimately defeat the purpose of a condom, wouldn't it?
Instead, use water-based lubricants, such as KY Gel, Sylk, Boots Lubricating Jelly, Durex Play lubricant, Senselle or Replens. These are all suitable for use with latex condoms. All good pharmacies will stock water-based lubricants. If in doubt, look at the packet; a water-based one will have this indicated on its packaging.
*There are condoms available that are made from polyurethane, rather than latex. They are generally for use by those who are allergic to latex, but oil-based lubricants can be used with those without the risk of plastic-degradation.
Aaargh no, NEVER use Vaseline as a lubricant with a condom*!
The reason for this is that most condoms are made of latex rubber and oils (such as those in Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline) cause latex to break down, reducing the strength of the condom by up to 95% in 15 minutes.
Other lubricants that should NOT be used with latex rubber are:
Baby oil
Cooking oil
Massage oil
Body lotion
Bath oil
Hand cream
Suntan oil
Hair conditioner
Saliva is not a good idea either, because it dries fast and could theoretically transmit HIV or hepatitis, which would ultimately defeat the purpose of a condom, wouldn't it?
Instead, use water-based lubricants, such as KY Gel, Sylk, Boots Lubricating Jelly, Durex Play lubricant, Senselle or Replens. These are all suitable for use with latex condoms. All good pharmacies will stock water-based lubricants. If in doubt, look at the packet; a water-based one will have this indicated on its packaging.
*There are condoms available that are made from polyurethane, rather than latex. They are generally for use by those who are allergic to latex, but oil-based lubricants can be used with those without the risk of plastic-degradation.
Thank you! I almost jumped out of my chair when I read about the vaseline!
you are just the lubrication, and condom queen arent you? Thank you, some insight for me also.
I apologize babygirl, Im just going by what I do. Everyone is different that is why it is an oppinion. If you are already turned on before you start the condom will do its job alone.
With over 5 million Americans infected, the Hepatitis C virus is the most common cause of liver disease today. Although it is believed to be primarily transmitted through blood to blood contact, there are indications that other means of contracting Hepatitis C are possible. Of primary interest to those concerned with the number one cause of liver disease is the possibility of transmitting Hepatitis C via saliva.
by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
As the most common chronic blood borne infection in the United States, the concentration of Hepatitis C virus in a drop of infected blood is exponentially higher than the concentration of HIV in a drop of infected blood. This explains why it is important to avoid anything that could possibly be tainted with any amount of blood. While not normally found in urine, semen, vaginal/cervical fluids, feces or saliva, injury or illness may cause some of these substances to be contaminated with blood.
In nearly half the cases of Hepatitis C, the infected individuals cannot identify the source for their infection. While it is believed most cases are due to risk factors involving contaminated blood, there remain unidentified modes of Hepatitis C transmission. Salivary transmission is one potential explanation for many unexplained viral causes. Tiny and Infectious
Measuring only about 50 nanometers in diameter, Hepatitis C is an extremely small virus. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter; 200,000 Hepatitis C viruses placed end to end would only measure a single centimeter. Smaller than the wavelength of visible light, viral particles have no color. In those who are infected, Hepatitis C may produce approximately one trillion new viral particles every day.
Unlike many other viruses (like HIV), any potential source of blood to blood contact seems capable of carrying the Hepatitis C virus. This is true, even if the source is indirect, such as a used razor, making HCV far more transmissible than most other blood borne viruses. As documented by occupational exposure statistics, Hepatitis C is approximately seven times more infectious than HIV. Saliva
People with chronic Hepatitis C are advised not to share toothbrushes, razors, nail clippers or other personal articles that may have potentially been in contact with their blood. While there is very little emphasis on saliva as a vehicle of Hepatitis C transmission, under the right circumstances there is some evidence to the contrary:
1. As published in the September 2006 issue of Journal of Viral Hepatitis, German researchers investigated the transmission of Hepatitis C via a toothbrush. A team from the University of Regensburg examined 30 patients with Hepatitis C to see whether they had contaminated their toothbrushes with the virus. They collected saliva samples from infected patients both before and after tooth brushing. Figures showed that 30 percent of infected patients tested positive for traces of the virus in their saliva before brushing their teeth, while 38 percent tested positive in their saliva after brushing. Additionally, about 40 percent of the water used to rinse the infected toothbrushes tested positive for the virus. This information confirms the caution against toothbrush sharing, and also sounds a possible Hepatitis C transitory alarm.
2. In September of 2003, evidence that saliva contains the Hepatitis C virus was disclosed at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Scientists from the University of Washington in Seattle concluded that while saliva may be infectious, the strongest predictor of viral presence in the saliva is serum viral load. Researchers found that Hepatitis C was not found in saliva if the person?s viral load was under one million. Additionally, any risk of acquiring infection through salivary contact existed only in the presence of gum disease. Investigators attribute this risk to microscopic amounts of blood in the saliva and visually undetectable open mouth wounds present in gum disease.
All possibilities must be considered in trying to determine how unknown sources of Hepatitis C infection took place. Although Hepatitis C has been detected in saliva, the necessary conditions render it unlikey?but not impossible?to be transmitted by kissing or through the sharing of a toothbrush. Before anybody panics about these potential risks, remember that there are conditions accompanying these possible modes of transmission:
? The person with the virus must have a viral load over one million.
? Both parties involved have gum disease.
While experts view the risk of transmitting this disease through saliva as extremely low, it is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene, and toothbrushes be used solely by their owners.
References:
Jancin, Bruce, Hepatitis C virus may be spread through saliva: avoid toothbrush sharing, OB/GYN News, November 2003.
Hepatitis C ? contamination of toothbrushes: myth or reality?, Journal of Viral Hepatitis, September 2006. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hepatitis C FAQ, US Department of Health and Human Services, 2006. HCV Advocate: Hepatitis C ? Living with Hepatitis C, HCV: Important Study on Dried Blood Stability, Hepatitis C Support Project, January 2004. www.medicalnewstoday, Kissing Could Spread Hepatitis C, MediLexicon International, Ltd., September 2003.
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Thank you, loveofachild, although I'm not entirely sure why you posted that article. It does not prove the Hepatitis can not be transmitted through saliva, it just makes reference to evidence indicating that Hepatitis C might not be transmitted via saliva, or at least that the risks are relatively small. My statement still stands that saliva can theoretically (or potentially, if you'd prefer that term) transmit Hepatitis.
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Use vaseline. Might sound gross, but vaseline works well. Saliva. Give him oral sex, and he gives it to you. I dont too much like lubrication, but if you do decide to use some, use KY Jelly. They have the 2 in 1. Massage and lubricant. (as far as the vaseline and the condom, only put vaseline on the vagina).
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