Comments on: Plastic-free sex, part 1: "reducing friction in relationships"

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:28:20 +0000

Hi Sylvia. So far no infections. And we’ve been using this method for over a year!
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By: Digital Scales

Digital Scales — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:01:31 +0000

I wish there was a little more research on the olive oil… I don’t know how safe it is for both parties. I can’t imagine what an infection that might cause!
-Sylvia

By: emmy

emmy — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:17:00 +0000

I just stumbled across this post and I applaud the talk of using a natural product to increase sexy-time goodness! My only question is the use of olive oil, coconut oil, etc, with the NuvaRing. I wonder if there would be some sort of reaction since it is made of plastic (a whole other concern, I know). Any ideas?

By: Lynnet

Lynnet — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:26:00 +0000

I agree–coconut oil is great. It has a yeast-fighting property too. Melts at 75 degrees (very convenient except in summer).

I think you should never put something on your skin that you wouldn’t put in your mouth.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:54:00 +0000

Even better (imo) is coconut oil- less “I’m cooking italian food!” and more sexynummy. Plus its lighter and smells great! Same issue w/condoms as olive oil- don’t use the 2 together. Also, a friend of mine said to soak flax seeds for a while and it’ll gel up and create a great lube. You’d obviously have to strain it before using! Haven’t tried that one, but sounds fun!

By: terrible person

terrible person — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:09:00 +0000

The question is, what lube does Popeye the Sailor Man use with his girlfriend?

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:13:00 +0000

Beth-this just cracked me up! I thought I was racey on my post about 10 tips to make your valentines hot and green! I checked out the lube that I reccommended and sure enough, it was in plasic. Maybe you can write them a letter about changing to glass bottles. It was from the company, Good Clean Love.

What is great about your idea is it right in the pantry!!! Anna http://www.green-talk.com

By: Noelle

Noelle — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Man, that doctor was one smarmy condescending guy. Before making a food choice, I like to ask myself, “would my grandmother eat this?” I think the same question pertains here, but since the idea of thinking about my grandma that way is reprehensible, I’d like to think, “what would a woman who was sexually active in 1919 use?” I think the answer would be cooking oil. However, I’ve got some already-bought stuff and new sheets, and no boyfriend at the moment, so it might be a while before I try out this one.

PS – this is my first time on the site, I came via Allie’s Answers.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:03:00 +0000

Hi Beth-

I think I’ll remain anonymous on this one… I know I’m violating rule #3… Anyway, to be honest I’ve never ever used a lubricant… I find that as long as I’m getting enough foreplay I’m naturally all lubed up… And if for some reason I’m not then saliva works wonders… I had no idea lubricant was such a popular product… But hey if olive oil works for you then I say go for it!

By: just ducky

just ducky — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:18:00 +0000

Um…well…(blush)…so…yeah…(fidget)…(cough)…(clear throat)…nevermind…