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Jill Krapf, MD, gynecologist
But you cantalwaysuse straight-from-the-grocery-store coconut oil as lube and call it a day.
Is it safe to use coconut oil as lube?
Dont hate the messenger, but the short answer is that it issometimessafe to use coconut oil as lube.
It also has a smell and taste that many find appealing, she says.
(There are more potential benefits to using coconut oil as lube; well get to those shortly!)
board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Florida
However, there are some situations in which people should not use coconut oil as lube.
(Thankfully, there are lots of otherlube options for people prone to infections.)
Any oil, including coconut, degrades latex.
What are the benefits of using coconut oil as lube?
Using store-bought lubrication also helps increase the duration of sex, says Dr. Krapf.
And unlike silicone lubricants, oil-based lubricants can be used with silicone-based toys.
One of the benefits specific to coconut oil is just how natural it is, says Dr. Ingber.
Coconut oil usually contains just one ingredient: coconuts.
Is coconut oil okay to put on your vagina?
board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Florida
Coconut oil is generally well-tolerated internally by most people , says Dr. Krapf.
That said, there is still the risk that it could disrupt the vaginal flora.
What kind of coconut oil should you use for lube?
As such, it is less likely to contain potential irritants, explains Dr. Krapf.
Dont feel like hunting the grocery store shelves?
Dr. Krapf suggests the below options from Amazon.
Coconut oil is the safest oil to use as lube, says Dr. Krapf.
In this case, it is true that wetter really is better.
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