Many people opt for natural lubricants as a means of avoiding harmful chemicals, but when selecting such products it is important to do your research, as some can contain ingredients which could potentially cause infections.
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Vaginal lubrication
Vaginal lubrication is essential to sexual enjoyment and can even ease pain during sexual encounters. There are various kinds of lubricants on the market – water-based, silicone-based and oil-based options among them – but most women find that applying a small amount to their vagina just before engaging in sexual intercourse makes their vagina feel soft and smooth as well as speed up penetration processes.
Water-based lubricants are easy to find and safe for use with condoms. They often contain glycerine, which is a type of sugar, so may need reapplying more frequently than other forms. Glycerine may contribute to vaginal yeast infections like thrush; thus it would be wise to select a lubricant without it whenever possible.
Silicone-based lubricants tend to be tasteless and odorless, and have the longest duration out of all types. They’re hypoallergenic, suitable for latex condom use, can last through multiple washing cycles without becoming sticky and are difficult to clean; it is recommended choosing a product with an optimal pH balance to match human vaginal secretions to reduce risk of bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is an all-natural moisturizer that can be applied topically. Its composition contains various fats that provide several key benefits to skin health, such as linoleic acid (which may help acne-prone areas) and up to 50% lauric acid, an antimicrobial hydrator with proven hydrating capabilities according to one 2018 study.
Coconut oil offers many topical health benefits when applied topically, such as enhanced hair health and reduced dermatitis symptoms. Applying it directly to your scalp may promote hair growth while helping prevent dandruff; adding it to bathwater may reduce symptoms like dry skin, itching, inflammation and redness associated with dermatitis.
Coconut oil’s medium chain fatty acids, or MCFAs, can be converted to ketones that may support your immune system by increasing natural cytokine production in your body. Lauric acid also has antimicrobial properties which may help fight candida infections as well as bacteria, fungi and viruses – look for unrefined or “cold pressed” coconut oil which has not undergone heat processing to avoid this potential source of inflammation.
Egg whites
Egg whites (albumen) are an ideal source of protein-rich meals to help build muscle mass. Not only are egg whites low-cal, they’re also packed with calcium for bone health promotion and prevention of osteoporosis.
Egg whites, unlike yolks, are virtually fat-free and rich in soluble proteins such as ovotransferrin which binds metal ions and has antimicrobial properties as well as lysozyme which disrupts Gram-positive bacteria cell walls.
Egg whites are an excellent source of potassium, an essential mineral which works together with sodium to form membrane potential, an electrochemical gradient across cells which plays an integral role in heart function, nerve impulse transmission and transporting nutrients and metabolites throughout the body. Oregon State University reports that potassium helps form this vital electrochemical gradient.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a tropical succulent that stores large quantities of water as a gel in the center of its thick leaves, making it easy and cost-effective to grow at home. Once established, its wide array of uses is unlocked: from antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects that help treat various conditions to its vitamin, mineral, amino acid and fatty acid rich composition which strengthen hair, reduce dandruff levels and offer sun damage protection.
Aloe vera has long been recognized as an effective natural lubricant. It works by drawing water molecules to the skin’s surface and keeping it hydrated, so aloe vera can be found in many skincare products such as creams, lotions and face masks as well as added into drinks or supplements. People taking glucose-lowering medications should avoid aloe vera juice as this could lower blood sugar to dangerously low levels; furthermore itching may occur if taken by those suffering from seborrheic dermatitis – so one should avoid aloe vera juice when taking glucose-lowering drugs (which also lower blood sugar).
