Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

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Looking at any interesting effects of propylene glycol in vaginal lubricants I stumbled upon this study. Then I found it isn't the only one pointing to hyperosmolal lubes causing damage to the epithelium either.

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[-] harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 3 months ago

So Hawk Tuah is better than lube?

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Coconut oil is the best we've ever tried so far.

[-] harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 months ago

I honestly didn't expect a thoughtful response. My faith in humanity has slightly increased until I go to work and have to write up a complaint regarding two dumbass coworkers.