re: Coconut oil as a personal lubricant?

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Because it's an antifungal and antibacterial, it can frick up a woman's pH and cause yeast infections or BV.

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It actually does the opposite in my experience.

We did a 70 mile bike ride over a few days in Utah. My wife ended up with an infection. Being in the middle of the desert, she used the only thing she had. Coconut oil. 12 hours later, good as new.

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Because it's an antifungal and antibacterial, it can frick up a woman's pH and cause yeast infections or BV.

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not saying it can't happen, but never been an issue over here so I'm calling BS

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4 Reasons NOT to Use Coconut Oil As Lube

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1. Nobody knows whether coconut oil is actually safe.
Just because it’s safe (and delicious) to eat and cook with does not mean that it’s safe to use on your precious lady parts. There have been no scientific studies looking at the use of coconut oil as a personal lubricant, and for that reason, there is still a lot we don’t know about its effects. Edibility alone is not a determining factor in whether a substance is safe to use as a lubricant. And coconut oil has many other properties that make it a less than ideal personal lubricant. For example, coconut oil is considered to be comedogenic – which means it can clog your pores. For some people this isn’t an issue, but for others it can cause bumps and irritation to the skin that comes into contact with the oil.

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2.  Coconut oil disrupts the vagina’s natural equilibrium.
One of the coolest things about coconut oil is its amazing antiviral and antibacterial properties, which is why so many people use it to heal cuts, scrapes, and burns. But this ability to kill viruses and bacteria is the exact reason coconut oil has absolutely no business being inside you during sex. The vagina is complicated territory, with both good and bad bacteria constantly battling for control. Adding an antibacterial substance into the mix interrupts the process and can lead to infections that you don’t want!

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3.  Coconut oil has all the downsides of other oil-based lubricants.
Since coconut oil is (obviously) an oil, it has the same problems as any other oil-based lubricant. For one, coconut oil is not compatible with latex, which means you can’t use it with traditional condoms and certain sex toys. Bid farewell to your pocket rocket if you plan on using coconut oil as a lube! And like any oil, coconut oil will inevitably leave you with an oily coating that’s hard for our water-based human tissue to break down. So whether you’re using a condom or not, water-based lubes are always a safer choice

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4. Coconut oil is not user-friendly.
Ever try removing coconut oil from the jar on a cold winter day? It’s not fun – and I have several bent spoons to prove it. Now imagine that whole process getting in between you and your partner. Need I say more?
Bottom line, if you’ve been using coconut oil as a lubricant, it’s time to start thinking about whether it’s worth the risk. A high-quality, water-based organic lubricant is all you need to feel secure knowing that what’s helping you get wet isn’t also helping you get sick!

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A high-quality, water-based organic lubricant is all you need to feel secure knowing that what’s helping you get wet isn’t also helping you get sick!

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Straight from that article

He wants to know your brand.

Don't believe everything you read. Coconut oil is great.

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Straight from that article

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hmmm, wonder what the odds are that article is sponsored by a water based lubricants

Meh.....spit does the trick.

Olive Oil can't hold a candle to odorless WD-40