Oil Based Lubes

Hi all,

Just check the answers to some questions I posted on the sliquid interview, which was great, by the by...and I found an issue that I see tossed around with various degrees of "no, that's not safe for the body". That issue?

Oil based lubes.

First off, we all get that you don't put oil in your vagina (right?). And we all get that oil based lubes are a no-no-NO with latex condoms (again, right?).

But they're fine for (latex free) anal (with my fluid bonded partner), as far as I understand, believe and practice.

(some say unnatural petroleum byproduct oils AKA mineral oil and paraffin and vasoline are bad news, but naturals like coconut are fine. I subscribe to that idea cause I like it, but as far as my chemist brain is concerned, there shouldn't be any real difference. Still, natural feels like a smarter choice)

Thoughts? less

Hi all,

Just check the answers to some questions I posted on the sliquid interview, which was great, by the by...and I found an issue that I see tossed around with various degrees of "no, that's not safe for the body". That issue?

Oil based lubes.

First off, we all get that you don't put oil in your vagina (right?). And we all get that oil based lubes are a no-no-NO with latex condoms (again, right?).

But they're fine for (latex free) anal (with my fluid bonded partner), as far as I understand, believe and practice.

(some say unnatural petroleum byproduct oils AKA mineral oil and paraffin and vasoline are bad news, but naturals like coconut are fine. I subscribe to that idea cause I like it, but as far as my chemist brain is concerned, there shouldn't be any real difference. Still, natural feels like a smarter choice)

Thoughts? less

I'm with you; would never use anything petroleum-based for anything. Period. However, I have varying thoughts on the naturals too. Most people know that we use *unrefined* organic coconut oil, and have for nearly a decade with no problems (yes, vaginally). The only time we have problems is when we're trying a commercial lube (still looking for that perfect water-based one). That said though, I wouldn't be comfortable grabbing any old vegetable oil out of the cabinet and having a run with it, even though it's natural, and we've found that some brands of coconut oil aren't great either.

The only reason we're comfortable with using the C.O. is because it was once prescribed to me by a wholistic doctor as part of a yeast infection cure, which involved using it on the labia to ease the discomfort. When I later asked if it was ok to use it inside and regularly, the answer was yes, and she told us several benefits that it had to the vaginal area in general.

I think the whole stigma against using ANY oil sexually stemmed from the numerous people that were slathering Crisco on their parts and then trying to figure out why they kept getting bacterial infections. But just like the "never use silicone lubes with silicone toys" rule, there can be exceptions. less

I agree with prior mentioned stipulations, and though I haven't yet had the pleasure of trying out oil based lubricant, I know that I'd like to. Though I like my thick water based lubes on my silicone toys, I hate the reapplication problem.

Most of the toys i have are silicone, and though I believe I do have a bit of a sinful affair with silicone lube, I know that it was never meant to be a menage a trois *sp?* hopefully I will be able to try out some oils soon.

I've read on numerous occasions you talk about coconut oil working well, so when my boy is back I believe I'd like to get some and try it out (we've both been tested and on those special occasions like to go bare) =) less

You'll love it - oil based lubes are sooooo slick and thick I currently use and love one called "yes" that is shea and coconut oil based. Its the thickness that is the key advantage over silicone lube (latex and vag concerns aside).

You should try your silicone toys with oil based lube! As ScottA so aptly pointed out in a recent thread, the ass is designed to be good at absorbing water - hence the re application need with water based lubes. less

You'll love it - oil based lubes are sooooo slick and thick I currently use and love one called "yes" that is shea and coconut oil based. Its the thickness that is the key advantage over silicone lube (latex and vag concerns aside).

You should try your silicone toys with oil based lube! As ScottA so aptly pointed out in a recent thread, the ass is designed to be good at absorbing water - hence the re application need with water based lubes. less

They use oil a lot in some of the 'adult cinema' that I like to watch. It is only used topically however, to enhance the shine of the actresses lower back while she shakes it around for the first ten minutes of each scene I think this in the case, the use of oil is acceptable! less

I've been hunting for info on the "issues" one might face in putting oils in the ass, but not surprisingly, info is a tad tough to come by.

The party line about oils being bad boils down to "they coat and smother mucous membranes, possibly leading to an environment that can harbour bacteria."

now here's the REALLY interesting thing.

Silicone oils are no different, folks. They smother and coat just as well - hence, the slickness factor.

In fact, we are actually designed to be able to process natural oils from our foods. There is 0% precedent for silicone oils being dealt with by our bodies.

Food for thought, as they say... less

Hi all,

Just check the answers to some questions I posted on the sliquid interview, which was great, by the by...and I found an issue that I see tossed around with various degrees of "no, that's not safe for the body". That issue?

Oil based lubes.

First off, we all get that you don't put oil in your vagina (right?). And we all get that oil based lubes are a no-no-NO with latex condoms (again, right?).

But they're fine for (latex free) anal (with my fluid bonded partner), as far as I understand, believe and practice.

(some say unnatural petroleum byproduct oils AKA mineral oil and paraffin and vasoline are bad news, but naturals like coconut are fine. I subscribe to that idea cause I like it, but as far as my chemist brain is concerned, there shouldn't be any real difference. Still, natural feels like a smarter choice)

Thoughts? less