Harmful chemicals. Most — if not all — popular lubricants contain harmful chemicals. (Hi, KY Jelly.) As a result, these lubes can seriously wreak havoc on your genitals. What’s more, they can even upset the vagina's internal pH system and beneficial microbes, according to Honey Colony. That, in turn, can make you more prone to dangerous organisms.
Infection. “Women should be aware that there is mounting evidence that some products that are inserted vaginally can cause damage to vaginal tissues, and can increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, chlamydia and HIV,” Joelle Brown of the University of California, Los Angeles, told Honey Colony. In other words, certain lubes can increase your chances of contracting an STI. Uh, yikes.
Damage. Ever head of Johnson & Johnson and Trojan? Of course you have — we mean, who hasn’t? Both brands dominate the personal lubricant industry, after well. However, did you know that their top selling products can not only cause rectal damage, but erode vaginal tissue? Yeah, we didn’t think so.
Damage. "Women are clearly doing harm to themselves by using the vast majority of what’s out there on the shelves and following the advice of commercials or friends,” Dr. Eric Weiss, the inventor of the organic lubricant Love Lotion, explained to Honey Colony. In other words, stop merely listening to what people tell you to do — do your own research! (Hence why you’re here, right?)
Benefits. That said, can lubes be beneficial in the bedroom? But of course! In fact, a study by Indiana University surveyed around 2,5000 women and discovered that those who used a lubricant admit higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure between the sheets. A staggering 70 percent of the woman said lube offered them more pleasure, while 30 percent said it made sex more engaging.
Benefits. “Without a doubt, a lubricant makes sex more pleasurable for women,” Dr. Weiss told Honey Colony. So if lube can make sex hotter and more orgasm-fileld for women, what’s the problem? Those harsh chemicals we brought up at the beginning of the gallery! Speaking of...
Ingredients. What exactly are those harsh chemicals, you say? Well, there’s seven main ones. And fortunately for you, we’ve outlined exactly what they are so you can look out for them next time you’re lube shopping!
Parabens. Generally, parabens are used as synthetic preservatives. But when they’re used in lubricants, they can be absorbed into the body through your skin.This, of course, is a massive no-no — mainly because they can mimic estrogen in your body, and may even be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.
Parabens. Indeed, parabens disrupt hormones as they mimic estrogen, becoming concentrated in the breasts and ovaries. “They have been linked to breast cancer and found in tumors,” Weiss told Honey Colony. Nevertheless, manufacturers love using them because they are cheap and add shelf life to a product.
Petrochemicals. Think about it: Do you seriously want to slater on some crude oil anywhere near your precious va-yeen? We didn’t think so. It’s no secret that petrochemical-based lube brands can damage sensitive mucous members, and increase the risk of all infections. Yes, that includes STIs and yeast infections.
Petrochemicals. "Whenever possible, refrain from using products with petroleum-based ingredients, including multipurpose lubricants like Vaseline petroleum jelly, on your genitals,” Care2.com explains. "They may contain impurities linked to cancer and other health conditions,” Not to emotion, they can also “coat” your nether regions, impeding its normal abilities and not allowing it to properly “breathe."
Glycerin and glucose. As sugars, glycerin and glucose may aid in feeding candida, a yeast that’s typically present in small amounts in a healthy vagina. However, candida can proliferate and cause vaginal yeast infections, especially in women who are prone to them. “Many personal lubricants, like KY Jelly, contain glycerin, which breaks down to sugars and promotes yeast infections, and possibly also bacterial vaginosis,” Weiss told Honey Colony.
Phenoxyethanol. As a glycol ether, phenoxyethanol can find its way into all kinds of toxic fuming products, including paint and jet fuel. Yes, seriously. "At high concentrations, phenoxyethanol can be harmful if absorbed through your skin, cause reproductive damage, and according to the FDA, depress the central nervous system in newborns,” Care2.com states. Not to mention, the breakdown of phenoxyethanol in your body release phenol, which can negatively impact your immune system.
Takeway. The bottom line? Just like you examine the foods you eat, read labels and examine the ingredients on your lube purchases. Best tip of all to follow? “If you can’t pronounce it, you probably should not put it in or on your body,” Weiss suggested to Honey Colony.
Phenoxyethanol. Currently, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) categorizes the chemical as a moderate hazard, showing possible links to toxicity and skin irritation. While yes, it is found in extremely low concentrations in some lubes, it’s probably best to steer clear of it. (Especially since there are so many products out there that don’t contain it!)
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