Tips and thoughts

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Tips and thoughts

Can you use Vaseline, lotion or aloe vera as lube?

Can you use Vaseline, lotion or aloe vera as lube?

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 3, 2026

Out of lube and looking at what's in the bathroom? Here's how Vaseline, body lotion and aloe vera gel actually behave inside the vagina, which one is least risky, and...

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Glycerin-free, pH-balanced lube: how to choose one that's safe for your vaginal microbiome

Glycerin-free, pH-balanced lube: how to choose one that's safe for your vaginal microbiome

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 3, 2026

Most lube labels skip the two numbers that matter — pH and osmolality — and list only functional ingredients. Here are the red flags, the three non-negotiables, and the rare...

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Vaginal moisturizer vs. lube: what the names mean, and what FDA clearance doesn't check

Vaginal moisturizer vs. lube: what the names mean, and what FDA clearance doesn't check

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 3, 2026

"Personal lubricant," "vaginal moisturizer," "FDA cleared" — what each label means, what FDA clearance actually tests, and why some of the best-known cleared lubes are still many times more concentrated...

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Is coconut oil safe to use as lube? The pros, the residue, and osmolality

Is coconut oil safe to use as lube? The pros, the residue, and osmolality

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 3, 2026

Coconut oil has antifungal fatty acids and never dehydrates tissue the way concentrated lubes do. Its weak spot is residue. Here's what it gets right, what it doesn't, and how...

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