
Which Lubricant is Best for Vaginal Health?
Because silicone-based lubricants contain no water, there’s no opportunity for bacteria to grow in them. So, as a result, they don't need a preservative, says OB/GYN Gunvor Ekman Ordeberg, MD, PhD, co-founder of DeoDoc Intimate Skincare. While that’s generally good from a skin-sensitivity standpoint—no preservative means one less thing that could cause a potential reaction—it’s also beneficial for the microbiome of the vagina.
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