BioFilm, Inc. will use the information on this form to provide you a free sample as well as to provide updates and marketing. Specifically: Sounds like the latest ‘B’ list soap star, but parabens have been around a long time, and are found in many household products: from shampoo to spray tan and everything in between, including

Aside from getting Engle's blessing, coconut oil is the choice among several women who have told me they prefer using it as a natural lubricant—including my own mother-in-law who's in her 70s and prefers a gentle, natural lube (yes, we have these conversations). Viva Naturals coconut oil comes from cold-pressed fresh coconuts and it's USDA-certified organic and non-GMO. Not only can you use coconut oil for cooking, moisturizing your skin and hair, but you can use it as a lube for playtime. (Just make sure it's not going anywhere near a latex condom.) Another downside to oil-based natural lube is that they’re not compatible with latex-based condoms, as Engle warns: “They break down condoms and cause them to fail.” However, several natural lubes that are friendly with condoms do exist on the market, which we’ll get to in a second. Here’s what to watch for when trying out natural lubes. Our Hybrid fuses the best of water based lubricants with a touch of silky silicone to create a powerhouse that's velvety smooth and conditioning. Organic Glide has a long list of things it’s free of: glycerin, fragrance, parabens, flavorings, alcohol, and hormones. It’s also been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an “intercourse enhancer.” The lube also has a probiotic formula that claims to help protect against future UTIs. “The idea is that certain strains of probiotics can prevent and treat an imbalance in the vagina which might be able to prevent UTIs and yeast infections,” Dr. Wider explains. While this theory hasn’t been completely proven yet, the clean ingredients still make this one worth a try. All bodies are different, so if you know you have specific sensitivities, do some research before using natural lubricants. For instance, many people may swear by coconut oil, but it has the potential to throw off your vagina’s pH levels. Engle says, “If you’re prone to yeast infections, be cautious of coconut oil. It has antibacterial properties, so it can throw off pH. This is pretty unlikely, but is still something to take into consideration, as it has been reported.”Parabens are chemical preservatives widely used by pharmaceutical and cosmetic producers. The most common ones are prefixed by ethyl, methyl, heptyl, butyl and propyl or they are shortened to ‘E’ numbers. Less common parabens include isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben and benzylparaben and they’re sodium salts. There’s also ingredients you should look for in a natural lubricant. “I would look for agents which actually build tissue like hyaluronic acid, or vitamins A, B, C, or E,” Dr. Lindemann says. These ingredients are not only safe, but they’re healthy for your vagina. Simple is best: “I generally recommend against lubricants that are scented or claim to create a sensation,” says Dr. Braaten. “Those can be very irritating and can cause rashes and allergic reactions.”

I think we all know by now that wetter is better, and you absolutely should be using lube while having penetrative sex. The issue is knowing which type of lube to buy, considering there are countless water-based, silicone-based, oil-based, and hybrid lubes on the market.As this is a sensitive area to master (in more ways than one), we were meticulous and delicate when formulating this special lubricant. Parabens have been used as preservatives for a long time, are cheap and effective and have no conclusive links to cancer or other serious health conditions. The case against

Made from 100% natural, organic ingredients, this personal lubricant is pH-balanced and aloe-based for a hydrating way to naturally increase moisture and enhance your experience. Plus, it’s completely vegan, cruelty-free, and washes away easily with warm water. If you'd rather go the aloe vera route, Engle recommends Maude's Shine Organic lube. She says, “It's very pure and natural and also compatible with condoms.” The 100% natural lube is super hydrating, and its pH-balanced formula doesn't have no-no ingredients like glycerin and parabens. It can also be used with all toys, including silicone (which is a problem that some run into when using silicone lube, as it can deteriorate silicone toys). This natural, water-based personal lubricant is free of fragrances, dyes, glycerin, and parabens. Plus, it has an easy-to-use pump and testers love how long it lasts (not to mention, the classy, discreet label).Just like other health and beauty products, such as makeup, sunscreen, and deodorant, the key difference between the regular and “natural” version of the product is the type of ingredients in it. Regular lubricants are typically made with chemicals, such as parabens, petroleum, glycerin, and synthetic fragrances. Some ingredients are not harmful to vaginal health, but studies have shown potential risks with certain chemicals. Parabens are a common agent found in lubricants, and the WVE says this chemical can cause irritation to the vaginal mucous membranes and genital rashes. Fragrances or flavors can include various chemicals, which can include carcinogens, allergens, and reproductive toxins. Another common chemical found in lube, chlorhexidine gluconate, can kill off healthy bacteria in your vagina.