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Guide · Lube & Condoms
Can Lube Cause a Yeast Infection, UTI or BV? What Research Shows
Lube rarely causes infections on its own, but oils, spermicide and some ingredients are linked to BV, yeast and UTIs. Here’s the evidence and what to use.
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Can You Use Coconut Oil as Lube? An Honest Look at DIY Swaps
Coconut oil, aloe vera, Vaseline, olive oil and saliva as lube: what works with which condoms, what the infection research says, and what to skip.
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Condom Expiration Date: Where to Find It and What It Means
Where the expiration date is on a condom, how to read EXP and LOT codes, how long condoms last by type, and what to do if you used an expired one.
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How to Choose Condoms: Materials, Sizes and Getting the Fit Right
Latex, polyisoprene or polyurethane? Snug, standard or large? How to choose condoms that fit, feel good and work as intended.
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Condom Size Chart and Calculator: Find Your Fit by Girth
Use our condom size chart to turn your girth in inches into a nominal width in mm, learn how to measure, and fix condoms that feel tight or slip.
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Fertility-Friendly Lube: What’s Safe When Trying to Conceive
What “sperm-friendly” lube means under FDA rules, what research says about regular lube and sperm, which lubes are cleared, and when to see a specialist.
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Latex vs Non-Latex Condoms: Polyisoprene, Polyurethane, Lambskin
Polyisoprene, polyurethane, lambskin or latex? Compare STI protection, breakage data, oil compatibility, feel and allergy safety to pick the right condom.
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Is Lube Safe During Pregnancy? What to Use and When to Pause
Lube is generally fine in an uncomplicated pregnancy. How to pick a gentle one, why sex can feel different, when to hold off, and lube after birth.
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Guide · Lube & Condoms
Water, Silicone or Oil? How to Choose the Right Lube
Compare water-based, silicone, oil-based and hybrid lubes, see which work with condoms and toys, and learn which ingredients to avoid.
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Guide · Lube & Condoms
Lube Ingredients Explained: Glycerin, Parabens, pH and Osmolality
How to read a lube label: what glycerin, propylene glycol and parabens do, which pH and osmolality numbers to look for, and what “pH-balanced” really means.
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Why Does Lube Burn or Sting? Common Causes and What to Do
Lube that burns, stings or itches usually comes down to a concentrated formula, warming agents, fragrance or preservatives. What to do now and what to buy next.
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