For women who suffer from vaginal dryness, we recommend using our silicone-based personal lubricant or our water-based products that do not contain any glycerin or glycol to prevent any possible irritation of the mucous membranes.
Osmolarity
In line with state-of-the-art technology, the focus here is on methods for alleviating vaginal dryness that
make intimate sexual activities more comfortable,
complement the body’s natural lubrication,
reduce the symptoms of vaginal dryness.
Glycols and glycerin are used as preservatives in water-based personal lubricants and can affect osmolarity.
To maintain appropriate osmolarity, the amount of glycols and glycerin is kept at a certain threshold.
Excessive amounts of glycerin and glycols are toxic for lactobacilli and promote herpes simplex infections as well as bacterial vaginosis.
In addition to this, glycerin can be used a food source by candida albicans. (WHO 2012, Cagnacci, Gallo et al. 2019)
We can never fully eliminate the possibility of adverse reactions like this in individual cases with sensitive users. An existing irritation in the mucous membrane with small, invisible tears in the skin can result in slight sensations when the personal lubricant is applied.
Based on the information at our disposal, it can be assumed that a temporary, mild effect will occur, which is typical in the case of an allergy or oversensitivity to ingredients as a result of an existing inflammation or minor, undetected skin irritation.