Natural Health

Q. Is there any other lubricant available other than a commercial brand? Over the past two years the one I’ve been using has been irritating my vagina. There must be some new compound in it as, previous to this, it had been okay.

A. This is an important product to get right, since the mucous membranes lining the vagina are very delicate and easily irritated by using chemical and synthetic products. In fact, this area will absorb toxins more readily than the mucous membranes of the mouth, which we already know is highly sensitive.

It may be that brand you’ve been using has changed its formulation, but it’s just as likely that you have developed a sensitivity to a particular ingredient in this product. The good news is that there is a range of certified organic and natural plant-based personal lubricant products made by a company called Yes.