I have read up more after reading reviews. The chemicals/ingredients that were often pointed out because they are considered "bad" got the most attention.
How concerned are you about how safe your lubricants are?
I don't know if anyone else reads Cosmo but in this month's it gives a warning as well.
Its says
"If your condoms and lubricant feature a spermicide called nonoxynol-9 on the ingredients list, trash them. Sure, this chemical does what it promises--it kills sperm. Problem is, recent studies point out that it also cna cause inflammation of delicate vaginal tissue, which in turn can leave you more vulnerable to STDs.
"Spermicide is basially detergent, so it makes sense that it can do some damage," explains Anne E. Burke, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore."
Its says
"If your condoms and lubricant feature a spermicide called nonoxynol-9 on the ingredients list, trash them. Sure, this chemical does what it promises--it kills sperm. Problem is, recent studies point out that it also cna cause inflammation of delicate vaginal tissue, which in turn can leave you more vulnerable to STDs.
"Spermicide is basially detergent, so it makes sense that it can do some damage," explains Anne E. Burke, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore."
03/10/2011
Quote:
I buy lubes that are meant to be used at a store and read whats in them and where they are made. Not really into things from other countries.
Originally posted by
Annemarie
I recently read this article about how some lubricants that contain salts or sugars could damage the vaginal or anal lining, making diseases more prevalent. I knew that sugars throw off the vagina's pH, but I had no idea that it made you
...
I recently read this article about how some lubricants that contain salts or sugars could damage the vaginal or anal lining, making diseases more prevalent. I knew that sugars throw off the vagina's pH, but I had no idea that it made you susceptible to STDs because of it. What lubes do you use (not the poll question)?
03/24/2011
Quote:
I sometimes am concerned and put thought into it, but usually, I just grab what's available. So far, haven't had any problems, as far as I can remember.
Originally posted by
Annemarie
I recently read this article about how some lubricants that contain salts or sugars could damage the vaginal or anal lining, making diseases more prevalent. I knew that sugars throw off the vagina's pH, but I had no idea that it made you
...
I recently read this article about how some lubricants that contain salts or sugars could damage the vaginal or anal lining, making diseases more prevalent. I knew that sugars throw off the vagina's pH, but I had no idea that it made you susceptible to STDs because of it. What lubes do you use (not the poll question)?
08/04/2011
i'm very cautious about what i use, as a lady susceptible to yeast infections and bladder infections.
i use sliquid products quite often, and generally steer clear of anything with glycerin or ingredients with names i can't pronounce, or names with numbers in them.
the less ingredients the better.
i use sliquid products quite often, and generally steer clear of anything with glycerin or ingredients with names i can't pronounce, or names with numbers in them.
the less ingredients the better.
12/18/2011
