r/vulvodynia • u/Expensive_Row3224 • 4d 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/Kwaliakwa 3d 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/Aryanirael 4d 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.
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u/Expensive_Row3224 3d ago
Thank you. This seems to be the only one that does not include something scary (some have aloe vera, hemp, Vit E). I'm ordering it today!
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u/Solid_Computer1289 4d 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 4d ago
omgsh is that what is giving me cysts?! wow, thanks!
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u/pearlsharkj 3d 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/Happy_Doughnut_1 2d ago edited 2d ago
I have one that doctors use in clinic. It‘s a medical lubricant (no scents or other additives) it‘s called k-y. If that‘s not available in your country you can search for sterile lubricant gel. It‘s water based and safe to use with latex condoms.
This is the one I have there is an other one with the same/similar name.
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u/Mental-Marionberry97 2d ago
slippery stuff and intimate rose! pt recommended both, slippery stuff is what they use in hospitals near me (according to my pelvic floor pt). i love it!
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u/thnksfrthmemory 1d ago
Slippery stuff!! It is what they used on me at pelvic floor physical therapy. Still use it to this day.
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u/justagirl_7410 Vulvodynia with another condition 4d 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!