What's the Deal With Glycol in Lubricants?


Updated 04/07/09 12:57 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

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 Read more

K-Y Brand: Yours+Mine Couples Lubricant


Updated 09/04/09 6:16 PM · Posted by · 40 comments

K-Y Brand: Yours+Mine Couples Lubricant

I've heard of his and her robes or his and her bicycles, but now there's his and her lube? I actually think it's a brilliant idea, and now it's coming straight to us from our trusted friends at K-Y. It's called K-Y Yours+Mine ($16). The little black box comes with two tubes of lube, and you guessed it — one for her and one for him. Supposedly each tube produces lovely sensations for the Read more

Personal Lubricant in Mousse Form


Updated 06/07/08 4:56 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

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, Read more

Glycerin in Lubricants May Cause Yeast Infections


Updated 03/01/10 1:34 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

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? Well it depends on whether or not you are prone to yeast infections. You see, glycerin is a sugary liquid, and since yeast feeds on sugar, you Read more

Allergy Medicine's Sexual Side Effects


Updated 04/11/09 7:33 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Allergy Medicine's Sexual Side Effects

Since seasonal allergies are upon us, many of you may be reaching for allergy pills to get rid of your stuffy or runny nose. These meds do an excellent job of drying up your runny nose, but that's not the only thing getting dried out. Doctors tend to leave out this little tidbit of information: Allergy medicine causes vaginal dryness. It's true and the truth truly hurts. If you suffer from Read more

Tips For Summer Contact Lens Wearers


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Tips For Summer Contact Lens Wearers

I wore bright magenta glasses from fourth grade until my 13th birthday when my dad took me to get my first pair of contact lenses. It felt so liberating not to have anything on my face and to still be able to see. I quickly realized that there's a lot of extra care that comes with being a contact lens wearer. Now that Summer has arrived, here are some helpful tips to keep your eyes protected and Read more

Getting Down and Dirty in the Pool Ain't Clean


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Health Risks of Having Sex in the Pool, Lake, Hot Tub, or Ocean

If warm, sunny weather is inspiring you to get hot and heavy, you may want to skip getting it on in the pool, and save your nookie time for dry land. Although making sweet love in the water sounds sensual and natural, since you're wearing next to nothing already, it's not exactly the safest way to get it on. Here's a mood killer for you: lake, river, ocean, and pond water contain bacteria, so Read more

5 Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection


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Ways to Prevent a Yeast Infection

Ugh, a yeast infection has to be one of the worst things a woman has to deal with. If you've ever had one, you'll do anything to prevent it from happening again. Although a yeast infection vaccine is in the works, it's not yet available, so here are some ways to prevent this irritating problem before it starts. Don't hang out in wet bathing suits or sweaty undies. After a swim or workout, get Read more