Most of the widely used vaginal lubricants in the U.S. and Europe are strongly hyperosmolal, formulated with high concentrations of glycerol, propylene glycol, polyquaternary compounds or other ingredients that make these lubricants 4 to 30 times the ...

Looking at any interesting effects of propylene glycol in vaginal lubricants I stumbled upon this study. Then I found it isn’t the only one pointing to hyperosmolal lubes causing damage to the epithelium either.

  • MonkderDritte@feddit.de
    50·
    4 months ago

    Translation: some lubricants can damage the skin barrier, increasing the risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Right?

    OP should probably simplify the title.

    • rekabis@lemmy.ca
      51·
      4 months ago

      OP should probably simplify the title.

      IMO the title should always reflect the article being linked to, and editorializing it does the community a disservice on multiple levels, but a “plain English” description certainly belongs in the post description.