This is NOT a lubricant.

Contributor: Danielle1220 Danielle1220
We used a baby lotion once..but only because it was that great spur of the moment bathroom sex but had no problems thank the good lord lol.
10/09/2010
Contributor: Shellz31 Shellz31
Some people have no clue. If I was the gf - he wouldnt be getting near my ass again!
10/10/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
External use only means don't eat it. Lol.

They're not really thinking about your ass when they put those warnings on there.
REALLY?! You sure? I thought it was all encompassing, like don't put this inside ANY orifices including the mouth? They put warning for everything now a days...don't put this hairbrush in your ear.
10/10/2010
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by ScottA
"External use only" means that it hasn't been evaluated for internal use and for some reason the FDA doesn't think that it is "generally recognized as safe". It means don't eat, don't inject, don't put up your ... more
That's what I thought. Thanks for that info.
10/10/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
Ive had sex a million times without lube, but never ever ever tried anything like that - reminds me of a skankt teenage boyfriend who thought using cling wrap would be ok cause we didn't have condoms!! suffice to say he got dumped
10/10/2010
Contributor: shill619 shill619
we find that some good old-fashioned saliva works for most needs ;} i have never tried anything other than lube, however i have heard of stories of people using food products, like whip cream or even butter without any bad reactions!
10/10/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
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Originally posted by shill619
we find that some good old-fashioned saliva works for most needs ;} i have never tried anything other than lube, however i have heard of stories of people using food products, like whip cream or even butter without any bad reactions!
Depends on the need, but keep in mind some limitations:

Saliva has bugs in it and can cause a problem if you're susceptible.

Saliva isn't generally thick enough for anal use.
10/10/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
REALLY?! You sure? I thought it was all encompassing, like don't put this inside ANY orifices including the mouth? They put warning for everything now a days...don't put this hairbrush in your ear.
Pretty much. I mean, hemorrhoid cream says external use only and you're sure as hell putting that in/on/around your anus...
10/15/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
Best answer is to ask your doctor before using the product if you have concerns. My doctor loves me really he does...
My doctors find me an interesting study.
10/15/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
Pretty much. I mean, hemorrhoid cream says external use only and you're sure as hell putting that in/on/around your anus...
Yeah, I wouldn't eat hemorrhoid ointment. But, I have used it for the "crinkles" around my eyes. (I was afraid my face would smell like ass, though. )

Although, medically "external use" usually means keep away from your mucous membranes and open wounds and that it isn't to eat. Anything that would cause absorption, (like your nose, ears, mouth, anus, vagina, digestive system etc) will also say "topical use only." Which means only ON your skin, not in anywhere. Some hemorrhoid ointments are meant for use with an applicator, meaning they go in a LITTLE bit to get to an "internal" hem, and although some may be absorbed, it still shouldn't be used other places where absorption could happen. Like your mouth. Blech.

Things like Vagasil say "for external use" too, and a lot of people put it IN their vaginas, although it's supposed to only be used on the surface tissue. Other vaginal ointments and creams say specifically "for vaginal use only." I remember a pharmacist friend of mine said ROLLS of "for vaginal use only" stickers were always ending up missing from the pharmacy. We had one on the phone we used at the head shop I worked at when I was a kid.

I prefer the term "topical use" or for the directions to be specific to the region to be used.
10/15/2010
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
I've used soap for anal in the shower a few times, that probably wasn't the smartest idea. At least it was soap for sensitive skin?
10/15/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Dusk
I've used soap for anal in the shower a few times, that probably wasn't the smartest idea. At least it was soap for sensitive skin?
I don't think occasional use is going to hurt you. It might make you have to poop, though. Soap is a laxative. Detergent (The only commonly available actual "soap" is Ivory and Dr. Bronner's. Most of what we think of as "soap" is detergent. They are actually molecularly and chemically different.) is also a laxative. In small doses, neither should harm you. Of course, if there is any irritation, stop using it. I think that goes without saying.

I prefer lube.
10/15/2010
Contributor: oohlookasquirrel oohlookasquirrel
Wow, shampoo. Most shampoos have Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) in them, and I get rashes just from using that stuff on my hands or face or legs. I cringe to think what would happen if I got that stuff in one of my more intimate areas.
10/16/2010
Contributor: wondertoes wondertoes
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Originally posted by SexyySarah
All I can say is ouch, and what were they thinking? LOL
My thoughts exactly!
10/16/2010
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
I don't think occasional use is going to hurt you. It might make you have to poop, though. Soap is a laxative. Detergent (The only commonly available actual "soap" is Ivory and Dr. Bronner's. Most of what we think of as ... more
Good information to know! That might explain a few things :/ lol
10/16/2010
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
I don't think occasional use is going to hurt you. It might make you have to poop, though. Soap is a laxative. Detergent (The only commonly available actual "soap" is Ivory and Dr. Bronner's. Most of what we think of as ... more
Not to be TMI, but my mom used softened slivers of Ivory as a suppository for my little sister on the doctor's recommendation. And it seemed fine.

Not to say that you should use soap in your butt, or anything. Most "soaps" are not even good for your delicate areas - as they are heavy on the detergent factor. Ouchie!
10/19/2010
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
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Originally posted by Victoria
Not to be TMI, but my mom used softened slivers of Ivory as a suppository for my little sister on the doctor's recommendation. And it seemed fine.

Not to say that you should use soap in your butt, or anything. Most "soaps" are ... more
That used to be commonly done, causes some nasty cramps, but it does cause "evacuation of the bowels." In the hospital, especially the ER, if someone comes in seriously constipated, but not impacted, or needs to be evacuated before a procedure, we do an enema with castile soap suds, in a high hanging enema. Ivory has been used for these suds as well, being "99.89% pure."

I remember my aunt shaving bits of Ivory when her kids would get stopped up, too. But, like I said, aside from Ivory and Dr. Bronner's most things we call "soap" on the market today are detergent, which is different. Kirks makes a real soap, and of course there are Artisan Soaps, but they are too expensive to use a laxatives.
10/19/2010
Contributor: SomewhatSomewhere SomewhatSomewhere
Ah, OMG, that sounds painful!! No, never. If it's not supposed to be stuck up there, I don't stick it there.
10/26/2010
Contributor: cherryredhead88 cherryredhead88
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I was reading Cosmo and I was looking at the funny mini stories they always have. One of them I was more mortified by than humored by. The guy and his gf were in a hurry to have sex but needed lubricant. This dumb ass decided that SHAMPOO would be a ... more
One of my girlfriends told me about a time when she used Crisco for anal lube.... lol.


Personally I haven't tried anything past water one time when I was super drunk... needless to say it didn't work out.

I will say that warming lube= fire lube.
10/27/2010
Contributor: Tuesday Tuesday
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
Thanks. Wouldn't it be best to go to a health food store to buy it, rather than a grocery store to make sure it is a brand with no impurities?
There's a grocery store chain our here called the Nugget which has quite a selection of coconut oil brands. I don't know if that's just a California chain though.
11/07/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
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Originally posted by cherryredhead88
One of my girlfriends told me about a time when she used Crisco for anal lube.... lol.


Personally I haven't tried anything past water one time when I was super drunk... needless to say it didn't work out.

I will say that ... more
Crisco works OK, in fact there's a lube called Bottoms Up Butt Wax which is made from "partially hydrogenated soybean oil", which is coincidentally what Crisco is.

Cleanup can be difficult, and I wouldn't recommend the butter flavor version, but shortening works when you want a heavy lubricant. Not good for rapid thrusting play, but it stays around on big plugs and other large toys that move relatively slowly.
11/07/2010
Contributor: I'll Miss You EF :( I'll Miss You EF :(
I use conditioner when I'm in the shower, I only keep water based lubricants on hand, and they are water based, so they don't last for shower play.
11/08/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
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Originally posted by I'll Miss You EF :(
I use conditioner when I'm in the shower, I only keep water based lubricants on hand, and they are water based, so they don't last for shower play.
Be careful about materials then - things like conditioners can have ingredients change.
11/09/2010
Contributor: PuplePleasures PuplePleasures
No I never have except spit.
11/11/2010
Contributor: Lif3sambiguity Lif3sambiguity
always safe and known lubes. i have a condition that is inflamed when i use anything other then water based lubes
11/11/2010
Contributor: Miss Morphine Miss Morphine
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
You don't actually have to heat it. It has a super low melting point and will melt upon contact with skin. It does a great job and works well for those with sensitive skin as long as you're not using condoms.
It's also washes clean only hot water(without leaving stains) if you should happen to get it on fabric.
11/18/2010
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
My husband and I have used baby oil for some play, but now we use regular lube.
11/19/2010
Contributor: lemony lemony
Hair conditioner, it worked.
11/21/2010
Contributor: PussyGalore PussyGalore
Vegetable oil crystalizes. That's all I'm sayin'.
11/22/2010
Contributor: OhMy! OhMy!
There are just some things in life that you accept no substitute for - the right lube is no exception. That would be like using shampoo in your engine when you don't have any motor oil.
11/28/2010