{"id":19044,"date":"2026-06-06T20:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T20:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/?p=19044"},"modified":"2026-06-06T20:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T20:08:29","slug":"urgent-warning-as-natural-lubricant-praised-online-could-actually-increase-your-risk-of-pregnancy-or-stis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/?p=19044","title":{"rendered":"Urgent warning as \u2018natural lubricant\u2019 praised online could actually increase your risk of pregnancy or STIs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s one of the internet\u2019s most popular bedroom hacks \u2013 but before you reach for the kitchen cupboard, there are a few things you should probably know.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil has built up a loyal following as a natural alternative to commercial lubricants, with countless wellness influencers and online forums swearing by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searches for natural lubricant have surged in recent years, with coconut oil consistently ranking among the most googled<\/a> options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But while it does have some genuine advantages, an NHS doctor<\/a> is urging people to understand the risks before making it part of their sex lives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to Doctor Emeka, an NHS doctor and author of Your Health in Your Hands, coconut oil does have real merits in certain situations. (Getty stock image)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of using coconut oil as a lubricant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Doctor Emeka, an NHS doctor and author<\/a> of Your Health in Your Hands, coconut oil does have real merits in certain situations. Unlike some water-based lubricants, it doesn\u2019t evaporate quickly \u2013 meaning it tends to last longer during sex. It can also be a gentler option for people who find that commercial products cause irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are some commercial lubricants that contain fragrances and other additives which can be a little bit irritating,\u201d he told UNILAD, \u201cand so coconut oil can actually help with dryness and provide some soothing to the skin when used properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Doctor Emeka, an NHS doctor has warned against using coconut oil as lube (Instagram\/doctor.emeka)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the risks of using coconut oil as a lubricant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most significant concern, Doctor Emeka says, is the impact coconut oil can have on condoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an oil-based product, it can weaken latex, increasing the risk of the condom breaking during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re using condoms to prevent pregnancy or STIs, we generally wouldn\u2019t recommend using coconut oil as a lubricant,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond contraception, there are other potential downsides for people with vaginas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil can alter the vaginal environment, trap moisture and microorganisms, and potentially lead to infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone already prone to recurring yeast infections or unexplained irritation, Doctor Emeka says it may simply not be the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also some more practical drawbacks worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut oil tends to linger, on skin, bedding and sex toys, for longer than water-based alternatives, and it isn\u2019t compatible with all sex toy materials, which can cause damage over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line, according to Doctor Emeka, is that coconut oil isn\u2019t inherently dangerous, but it isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s right for you depends on what contraception you use, how your body responds, and what you\u2019re using it with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor Emeka is an NHS doctor and author of Your Health in Your Hands, available on Amazon at amzn.eu\/d\/0cneYQT4<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s one of the internet\u2019s most popular bedroom hacks \u2013 but before you reach for the kitchen cupboard, there are a few things you should probably know. Coconut oil has built up a loyal following as a natural alternative to commercial lubricants, with countless wellness influencers and online forums swearing by it. Searches for natural …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19044"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19046,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19044\/revisions\/19046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fnews55.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}