Silicone Lubricant

SILICONE LUBE: THE JURY'S STILL OUT WITH THE Sh! GIRLZ! There's lots of conflicting opinion on whether a silicon lube is a good choice for an "everyday" vaginal lubricant. Some say silicon lube is actually better than a water-based lubricant as it won't typically cause an allergic reaction or skin irritation, whereas ingredients in some water-based lubricant (ie parabens or glycerin) can cause allergic reactions/create a haven for yeast infect
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There's lots of conflicting opinion on whether a silicon lube is a good choice for an "everyday" vaginal lubricant.

Some say silicon lube is actually better than a water-based lubricant as it won't typically cause an allergic reaction or skin irritation, whereas ingredients in some water-based lubricant (ie parabens or glycerin) can cause allergic reactions/create a haven for yeast infections.

But here's the thing: Because silicon is water-resistant, this lubricant won't flush out of the body as easily or quickly as a water-based lubricant. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ; coat it in oil (albeit a safe one) and surely this will inhibit its ability to self-cleanse and keep itself healthy?

Some of the Sh! Girlz love silicone lube, some dont and we're in a bit of a quandary about how best to advise around using silicon lube as an everyday lube. We'd love YOUR feedback!