NOTE: Updated in 2015
Mamas – if you don’t already have a personal lubricant in your cupboard – you will someday. Pregnancy, nursing, contraceptives, menopause and some medications can make it a necessity. I had no idea how many natural lubricants there are out there at all price points so you have no excuse not to have a safe one 🙂
Like all personal care products, make sure you pick one up that doesn’t contain the yucky stuff – in this case, estrogen-mimicking parabens, glycerin (can cause yeast infections particularly in women prone to them), phenoxyethanol, and propylene glycol (causes irritation). Also remember that just because a product markets itself as ‘natural’ doesn’t mean it is so always check the ingredients!
Paraben and Irritant Free:
- Sliquid
- Isabel Fay Natural Water Based Lubricant
- YES
- Wet Naturals
- Ocean Sensuals The Natural
- Velvet Natural
- Intimate Organics
- Firefly Organics
- Sylk
- Good Clean Love
A few to avoid as they may say ‘natural’ but they contain parabens:
- Astroglide All Natural
- K-Y Natural Feeling
Have a favorite? Feel free to share!
Thank you so much for posting this! I have been looking for these specific products & its been hard to find. Theres also a feminine wash brand called Orgaynx or Organycs (something like that) & they have pads, tampons, wipes, & a few other things.
i just found your blog and i want to thank you! you have a lot of great information. i’d like to add coconut oil to your list. absolutley harmless, some have a slight scent, others have none. no worry about yeast. i use whole foods 365 brand and also lou ana from walmart. some brands are very expensive. i have a huge lou ana jar that cost $4! hope that helps
Thank you for the suggestions Kelly!