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Glycerin in Lubricants May Cause Yeast Infections
Finding a personal lubricant that you like is a tough quest, since there are so many different kinds to choose from. There are silicone-based lubes, water-based ones, and many contain glycerin to make them even more slippery.
But is glycerin a bad thing?
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Lube Quiz: Does It Contain Glycerin?
Glycerin and lube can be a very bad combination for women — I'm talking about a yeast infection waiting to happen! So if your body is sensitive to glycerin, test your knowledge about these lubricants to see which ones are safe for you.
Question 1 of 8Astroglide lubricant
Contains glycerin
Glycerin-free
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What's the Deal With Glycol in Lubricants?
If you're prone to yeast infections, and you're a fan of using personal lubricant, then you probably found my Lube Quiz very helpful. It showed you which lubes contain glycerin and which don't, but I recently noticed another ingredient in some water-based products that I thought you should know about — propylene glycol.
To find out if this is something to avoid, read more
Can Sex Cause a Yeast Infection? Yes and No
If you've ever had a yeast infection, you know that it's not something you want to go through again. The good news is that you can do a lot to keep the healthy bacteria below your waist at a normal level, like wearing cotton undies, loose fitting pants, and avoiding douching altogether.
Staying dry down there is crucial in order to avoid the annoyance of a yeast infection, but that can be tough if you're a sexually active person.
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Personal Lubricant in Mousse Form
If you're taking hormonal birth control, allergy medication, or just have a difficult time getting aroused, you're probably not creating enough natural lubricant down there, in which case bottled lube could be your new best friend! Some contain silicone, some are water-based, and some are oil-based, but they all have one thing in common — they're liquid or gels, which means they can be drippy, messy, and difficult to apply.
If you can relate, then you may be interested in this new form of personal lubricant that makes so much more sense.
Should You Avoid Lubricants That Contain Silicone?
I'm a huge fan of water-based lubricants since they're so easy to find (KY Jelly and Astroglide are sold at nearly every drugstore). They're also safe to use with condoms and sex toys, they are fairly inexpensive, and they wash off easily with water. I try to avoid ones that contain glycerin though, since they can be yeast infections waiting to happen.
Lubricants: Oil, Water, and Silicone Based
Having sex doesn't always feel as amazing as we think it should, and that's where lubricants come in handy. A few drops on either partner will make things glide along smoothly when the woman isn't creating enough of her own natural juices. There are so many different kinds to choose from and since I've already told you about glycerin and the ingredients in many lubricants that can cause yeast infections, why don't I now tell you about the differences between ones that are oil, water, and silicone based?
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