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Medical Video: DIY Personal Lubricant: Natural, Organic, Safe, Slippery!
Most of the sex lubricants sold on the market contain a list of chemicals that destroy the natural pH balance of the vagina, increasing the risk of infection. It's hard to know which sex lubricants are safe for your body.
Whatever you use, the principle is to make sure the product is a product that contains healthy ingredients and low chemical content, according to Dr. Madeleine M. Castellanos, a licensed psychiatrist and a professor at New York University, was quoted from Daily Dot. "You don't want to insert synthetic materials into your body parts that are very sensitive, because all foreign particles can be easily absorbed through there," he explained. "You want the lubricant to be as natural as possible which doesn't cause unwanted reactions in your body."
Fortunately, there are several alternative products known as the best natural sex lubricants. Anything, and which one is the best among the best?
Kitchen ingredients that you can use as natural sex lubricants
1. Oil
Cooking oil is an alternative natural sex lubricant that is most commonly used by women who experience irritation with chemical-based lubricants. The use of cooking oil is also largely based on a sense of security that this oil is also safely ingested into the body.
But, not all cooking oil is created equal. The process of distillation and hydrogenation of cooking oil is quite terrible and the effects can last a long time in the body, making you vulnerable to bacterial growth in the process. If you want to keep using cooking oil as a lubricant, choose the most natural type of cooking oil such as olive oil or sweet almond oil. Even though it has the potential to tarnish cloth, sheets and clothing, this oil is generally safe, moisturizes the skin, and leaves a pleasant odor.
Remember, do not use oil-based lubricants if you use a latex condom because it will reduce and weaken the quality of latex; making condoms vulnerable to damage. Oil-based lubricants (and petroleum jelly) can also weaken the diaphragm. Also be careful of the risk of allergic reactions, especially from legume oil.
2. Egg white
Lubricating the vagina with egg white looked disgusting. But according to the myths circulating, using egg whites as an alternative sex lubricant can increase the chances of getting pregnant for those of you who are planning a pregnancy.
The theory behind this assumption is the egg white texture that mimics the consistency of cervical mucus, which helps sperm find their way to the cervix opening to fertilize the egg. Egg white is also believed to make vaginal pH more alkaline, so that sperm have the chance to survive longer.
There is not enough scientific evidence to support this idea, but what many experts agree is that using egg white as a natural sex lubricant is fairly safe and has minimal side effects (but may increase bacterial growth in the vagina, especially if you use eggs that no longer fresh).
Egg whites can feel sticky and uncomfortable when applied, so it's better to use a kind of container such as a bowl or medicine dropper. Remember to keep it at room temperature. In addition, egg whites are not a good alternative for those of you who are vegan / vegetarian, or who have egg allergies.
3. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a good moisturizer, not only because massaging oil on your body feels very comfortable and smoothes the skin, but also because it can be used as a natural sex lubricant that lasts longer than water-based lubricants.
Coconut oil is believed to be good for clitoral stimulation and vulvar massage, or masturbation. Coconut oil is an organic ingredient, preservative free, and minimal - almost none - side effects (unless you are allergic). Unlike other natural oils, coconut oil is proven to prevent and treat yeast infections because coconut oil has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that help in preventing the development of infections.
Coconut oil can take a little time to melt, because the texture is quite thick, but you can work around this by heating it in the microwave for a few seconds so it's warm and liquid, or just rubbing it between your palms before using it. Be sure to choose pure coconut oil that does not contain other added ingredients, such as sugar.
With a note, like oil-based lubricants in general, do not use coconut oil as a sex lubricant coupled with the use of latex condoms, because it increases the risk of torn condoms.
4. Aloe vera
Many people who maintain aloe vera plants at home and use thick gel as a cure for burns and heal wounds. What many people don't know is that aloe vera can also be used as a natural sex lubricant that doesn't cause problems for your body. This plant, also known as aloe vera, has a lower pH than water, so aloe-based lubricants can help keep your vaginal levels healthy.
Aloe vera is also known to be very mild, moisturizing and neutral for all skin types. A study published in the 2008 Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan was reported from Sexual Wellness News, shows that aloe vera is proven to effectively reduce genital skin inflammation in women with chronic symptoms, thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, regular application of aloe vera gel to the skin will help to control the loss of skin elasticity. This is due to the simple fact that aloe contains high levels of vitamins C and E, both of which are known to be important for healthy skin and also help to improve the natural firmness of the skin, making your skin soft, supple, and always moist. Just make sure your aloe vera gel is 100 percent pure aloe vera, and doesn't contain sugar or artificial additives.
When in doubt when faced with a wide choice of sex, natural and commercial lubricants, it is always better to discuss it with your doctor or continue to experiment carefully. Stop using lubricants once you show an allergic reaction.
