For some couples, the use of lubricants is needed to achieve the pleasure of having sex. Lubricants can reduce pain during sex.
However, there are natural ingredients that are considered to be "alternative" sex lubricants, one of which is cooking oil. Is this method safe?
said cooking oil is actually quite safe when used as a sex lubricant. Only, the type of cooking oil that must be considered.
"There are various types of cooking oil. There is coconut oil, olive oil, corn oil, and so on. Of all these types of oil, olive oil and coconut oil are actually the most recommended and are considered safe to be used as sex lubricants,” said dr. Ariana.
According to dr. Arina, coconut oil contains antifungal and antibacterial properties that can prevent the vagina and penis from bacterial attack.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, United States, a 2014 study showed that more than 60 percent of women in the United States need lubricants for smooth sex. Lubricants made from natural ingredients such as oil are the main choice.
“Coconut oil can overcome vaginal dryness during sex. But it should be noted, coconut oil content should not be mixed with other chemicals or pure. If you choose coconut oil that has been mixed with other ingredients, the risk of infection in the intimate organs will be very high, "
