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Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model(www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

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Looking at any interesting effects of propylene glycol in vaginal lubricants I stumbled upon this study. Then I found it isn’t the only one pointing to hyperosmolal lubes causing damage to the epithelium either.

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harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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So Hawk Tuah is better than lube?

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Victor@lemmy.world
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Coconut oil is the best we’ve ever tried so far.

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harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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I honestly didn’t expect a thoughtful response. My faith in humanity has slightly increased until I go to work and have to write up a complaint regarding two dumbass coworkers.

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chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
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Is it safe to use with a condom?

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hinterlufer@lemmy.world
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no!

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Victor@lemmy.world
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'tis not, like others said. Rolling with pullout for 20 years, been working so far. 😅

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LowtierComputer@lemmy.world
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Probably not.

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