I Used Cococnut Oil On My Vulva To Stop The Yeast Infection
March 4 2020
Many people use coconut oil for yeast infection source: www.healtheline.info , and lately it’s become increasingly common for women to use the oil as a vaginal lubricant.
But when it comes to the products we use on our vaginas, it’s always better to be safe than sorry — so is it safe to put coconut oil on (or inside) your vagina? We spoke to gynecologists about whether or not it’s actually safe to use coconut oil in or on the vagina.
Dr. Peter Rizk, an OBGYN fertility and women’s health expert for Fairhaven Health, told HelloGiggles that the body doesn’t generally use oils for vaginal hydration.
Michael Krychman, M.D, Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, has similar concerns.
Krychman noted that although many women find products like coconut oil soothing and helpful in the short-term, they have been linked to severe vaginal infections.
Rizk explained that coconut oil has a significant impact on antimicrobial activity, and its effect on the vaginal micro-biome hasn’t been well-studied to date. (Note to scientists: here’s something to research.)
Few things are more unpleasant than a vaginal infection — so it seems like a good idea to listen to the experts and keep coconut oil out of your vagina.
source: hellogiggles.com
