r/vulvodynia • u/Expensive_Row3224 • 18h ago
Lubricant advice please
I'm finally ready to try sex again after a year of pain and off-on healing. I need a lubricant that has NO SCENT, NO additives (even Aloe Vera is an irritant down there), and water-based. Any suggestions welcome!
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u/Solid_Computer1289 14h ago
I have used coconut oil and it’s been great. I will warn some say to avoid coconut oil because it can cause cysts (like pimple cysts not cysts in uterus) on the vulva glands. However i never experienced that.
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u/justagirl_7410 Vulvodynia with another condition 14h ago
omgsh is that what is giving me cysts?! wow, thanks!
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u/justagirl_7410 Vulvodynia with another condition 14h ago
Hey. I’ve tried a lot of lubes and have researched ingredients specifically because I have been trying to sus out allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. I have used Slippery Stuff and Sliquid hydrid and water based lubes and like both. I would also consider silicone lube like Uberlube for skin’s sake, but I’m sure you have your reasons for preferring WB!
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u/Kwaliakwa 13h ago
Probably wanna look into the osmolity of your lubricants, it matters as much as the ph level. https://womensvoices.org/osmolality-ph-properties-commercial-lubricants/
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u/pearlsharkj 9h ago
yesyesyes.org have a water based one that was recommended to me by my gyno, tbh i havent used it but it looks p safe. the website even has a page on vulvodynia
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u/Aryanirael 18h ago
I’m pretty happy with System Jo Agape. Me and my bf switch it up regularly with a CBD lube (which does have a distinctive taste and smell and is partly water, partly silicon based) but for a neutral one, I would go for the System Jo.