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[sunala]

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:

On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:

sidsmom.....coconut oil is supposed to be antibacterial; wouldn't that kill off the good bacteria that's supposed to be there? And wouldn't that reinforce the dryness problem?? Just thinking out loud.

Funny...how much are you suggesting? Gracious....if it's an "anti-bacterial issue", I would assume a large quantity is used! If it's an oil, a thumbnail size, at the very most, would be used. Not much of natural or artifical should be used...natural lubrication will occur in time. Honestly, more frequently you stimulate the area, with or without a partner, greater chance natural lubrication will occur...with no need for natural or artificial lubricants.

sidsmom, sorry but you don't know what you're talking about. That's all I can say because I don't want to get in trouble. PS how old are you anyway?

[sidsmom]

On 1/27/2015 sunala said:

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:

On 1/27/2015 Ilikeshade said:

sidsmom.....coconut oil is supposed to be antibacterial; wouldn't that kill off the good bacteria that's supposed to be there? And wouldn't that reinforce the dryness problem?? Just thinking out loud.

Funny...how much are you suggesting? Gracious....if it's an "anti-bacterial issue", I would assume a large quantity is used! If it's an oil, a thumbnail size, at the very most, would be used. Not much of natural or artifical should be used...natural lubrication will occur in time. Honestly, more frequently you stimulate the area, with or without a partner, greater chance natural lubrication will occur...with no need for natural or artificial lubricants.

sidsmom, sorry but you don't know what you're talking about. That's all I can say because I don't want to get in trouble. PS how old are you anyway?

I'm a 55 yrs old, healthy, post-menopausal woman with a very nice intimate life with my SO. Along with daily exercise, I do Kegels, stretches, eat well & remain hydrated. And it's not all just physical, but a healthy imagination helps, as well. Use it or lose it. If you prepare your body, it will respond accordingly. And if you do need help, natural products like aloe vera, vitamin E or coconut oil works very well.

Many people, especially women, are embarrassed to talk about intimacy, but I'm not (!)...and they do themselves a disservice. Having a healthy intimate lifestyle helps one in ALL parts of life.

OP...sorry to go way OT! Coconut oil @ Aldi sounds like a good deal!

[straykatz]

thumbs up sidsmom.

[brii]

On 1/28/2015 straykatz said:

thumbs up sidsmom.

I agree

I can vouch that twice daily applications of almond oil prevented me from having an episiotomy. I didn't want to take the chance and get cut like that.

[Lacey1]

OP here. I guess at Aldi's prices, you should get one jar for the kitchen-and another for the bedroom!

[Irshgrl31201]

On 1/27/2015 sidsmom said:

Propylene glycol is one of the chemicals use in the aforementioned 'Astroglide'. Any of the "glycols" are used for anti-freeze. Ethylene glycol, propylene's uglier brother (!), is used for de-icing airplanes!

"Propylene glycol is frequently used as a substitute for ethylene glycol in low toxicity, environmentally friendly automotive antifreeze." I read on to see Propylene glycol is FDA approved to be used in processed foods & baking goods. But we all know FDA isn't the safest, at times.

FDA approved or not, I don't want anything close to anti-freeze in my thang!!

Vitamin E capsules, Aloe Vera gel, coconut oil....are all much, much better alternatives to any chemcial out there. Closer you are to the original food source, the better.

<h2>What is propylene glycol?</h2>

Along with other glycols and glycerol, this is a humectant or humidifying and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics. There are Web sites and spam e-mails stating that propylene glycol is really industrial antifreeze and that it is the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluids. These sites also state that tests show it is a strong skin irritant. They further point out that the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on propylene glycol warns users to avoid skin contact because systemically (in the body) it can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. As ominous as this sounds, it is so far from the reality of cosmetic formulations that almost none of it holds any water or poses real concern. In fact, research from toxicologists has shown that propylene glycol and similar ingredients do nos post a health risk for people when used in cosmetics (Source: Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390).

<h2>Is propylene glycol toxic?</h2>

Back to that scary MSDS sheet, though: It's important to realize that the MSDS sheets are talking about 100% concentrations of a substance. Even water and salt have frightening comments regarding their safety according to their MSDSs. In cosmetics, propylene glycol is used only in the smallest amounts to keep products from melting in high heat or freezing when it is cold. It also helps active ingredients penetrate the skin. In the minute amounts used in cosmetics, it is not a concern in the least. Women are not suffering from liver problems because of propylene glycol in cosmetics. And finally, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, within the Public Health Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, “studies have not shown these chemicals [propylene or the other glycols as used in cosmetics] to be carcinogens” (Source: www.atsdr.cdc.gov).

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board and other groups have analyzed all of the toxicology data and exposure studies concerning topical application of propylene glycol as it is commonly used in cosmetic products. Their conclusion was that it is safe as used and does not pose a health risk to consumers.