Can I use Olive Oil as a sexual lubricant?
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It is often said that olive oil is good for you because it lubricates your insides, but does that make it a good substitute for personal lubricant during sex?
Olive oil is incredibly good for you; it is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which is said to be one of the most healthy diets in the world. It can lower cholesterol, prevent or delay diabetes and is beneficial to the internal organs.
Olive oil is also known for its skin nourishing benefits; it has anti-ageing qualities, and has even been used to help alleviate symptoms of eczema and other types of skin damage.
A 2 year study at UCLA of 141 sexually active women aged between 18 and 65 (2013) found that women who used petroleum jelly intravaginally increased their risk for bacterial vaginosis by 22%. Similarly, those who reported using oils, such as those found in your kitchen cupboard, had a 32% increased risk for yeast infection.
Using the same bottle of olive oil you cook with for intimate use could potentially lead to contamination and is not very hygienic.
However, Olive & Bee is a 100% natural oil-based intimate care cream, made with botanical ingredients that are good for your intimate health and sexual pleasure.
The clever formulation means a little goes a very long way, and it is suitable for the delicate tissues of the vulva, vagina and anus. Olive & Bee can be used as both a natural moisturiser and a sexual lubricant.
Formulated under laboratory conditions, it is made with extra virgin olive oil that nourishes and medical grade beeswax Olive & Bee calms the delicate tissues of the vulva and vagina, and helps to restore moisture, reduce irritation, and support sensitive skin.
Lightweight, non-greasy, and breathable this natural formulation is free from preservatives, fragrance and dyes, and melts into the skin to lock in moisture.
It is perfect for daily use to help your vulva and vagina to feel comfortable and healthy, suitable for use on and inside the anus and on the penis and to enjoy long-lasting intimate pleasure
Any oil-based product is incompatible with latex condoms or dental dams, as it can damage the material.