How concerned are you about how safe your lubricants are?

Contributor: ginainohio ginainohio
a little concerned
08/02/2012
Contributor: Llahsram Llahsram
We pretty much only use Sliquid Sea
08/02/2012
Contributor: kitty1949 kitty1949
I try to be very careful about what I put inside me.
08/02/2012
Contributor: Neurogasm Neurogasm
Glycerin and I don't get along when used vaginally, so I avoid it like the plague.
08/06/2012
Contributor: LAndJ LAndJ
As long as it's approved for internal use, I'll use it.
08/06/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
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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 ... more
I used to NEVER worry about such things, despite a chemistry and health care background. Now, since reading all this on EF....YIKES, I am TERRIFIED of half the stuff out there, and WORRIED about the other half!!!!
08/06/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
Quote:
Originally posted by Annemarie
Definitely, in those circumstances, I'd keep probably to the same lubricant for life.
We know what we like and what works for us, and I have had only TWO UTI's in my whole life and ONE yeast infection and in all three cases, I darn well know what caused them. (The yeast infection came from turning my coochie into a HOT FUDGE SUNDAY for his birthday, years ago. Not knowing or thinking what CHOCOLATE SAUCE and Maraschino Cherries would do in there)!!!!!

However, BOTH the favorite lubes we use are full of chemicals that are NOT on the EF "happy list", that users keep citing, so we now try a zillion different ones, looking for SAFE and GOOD.
08/06/2012
Contributor: icelandia icelandia
My wife and I have sensitive skin so we have to be careful already
09/17/2012
Contributor: RebelRebelJen RebelRebelJen
Quote:
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 ... more
I'm pretty concerned, but sometimes you can't buy the best.
09/24/2012
Contributor: Real or memorex Real or memorex
FYI - I thought that this was an interesting discussion, but the link didn't work on my computer and took me to Edge Boston's news index instead. For those reading this thread late like I am, the name of the article is Lube Alarm and it can be found through the search feature on the linked page.
11/11/2012
Contributor: Virgingasms Virgingasms
I've never gotten an infection or had a reaction to a lube, but how safe it is for toys matters to me.
11/13/2012
Contributor: shielaray shielaray
Quote:
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 ... more
I try to use good lubricants, and most of the time I do. I don't think I always have, though.
11/13/2012
Contributor: ska ska
I'm moderately concerned, but don't really do anything about it.
11/13/2012
Contributor: Sweet-n-Playful Sweet-n-Playful
Quote:
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 ... more
currently, wicked and sliquid
11/13/2012
Contributor: Fluffy Snuggles Fluffy Snuggles
For us, as long as it works well and neither of us have an adverse reaction to the lube, we're happy. But since discovering Liquid Silk and Maximus, we haven't used anything else since.
01/14/2013
Contributor: KrissyNovacaine KrissyNovacaine
I am allergic to everything so I am picky on those issues and I avoid things that can be bad whenever possible, but it's hard to find stuff that is a reasonable price sometimes.
01/14/2013
Contributor: ashboo32 ashboo32
very concerned and always use best
03/03/2013
Contributor: tunacan75 tunacan75
Me and my GF are both very sensitive so I always check
03/03/2013
Contributor: Allison.Wilder Allison.Wilder
Quote:
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 ... more
I'm moderately concerned, and try to read through the ingredients list for harmful stuff.
03/10/2013
Contributor: Meido Meido
I try to stay away from anything flavored. Yeast infections suck.
03/10/2013
Contributor: Lildrummrgurl7 Lildrummrgurl7
I'm fairly concerned. I like organic lubes like Intimate Organics.
03/10/2013
Contributor: LoneOokami LoneOokami
As my lovers pussy is the utmost importance to me I only get the safest lubes out there
05/14/2013
Contributor: spiced spiced
My wife is very mindful about the ingredients in A LOT of things, and I've learned to become mindful from following her example. Seems like sex lubes are something to be especially careful/cautious about. Fortunately, we've found Sliquid Organics gel works great for all the things we do, and it seems to be about as safe as it gets.
05/14/2013
Contributor: SecretlySensuous SecretlySensuous
I'm pretty sensitive to unsafe materials so it's caused me to be conscientious about ingredients. I lived under a rock for a while and didn't use any lubricants, but now I use coconut oil if needed.

I plan to try some of the safer lubricants mentioned here sometime in the near future.
05/15/2013
Contributor: Rawr4483 Rawr4483
I would just keep an eye out for ingredients I have a reaction to.
05/25/2013
Contributor: DenRu85 DenRu85
I always read the composition of the lubricant, and buy only those brands that have already gained popularity in the market with the quality of their products.
11/07/2021