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Does KY Jelly Lubricant Cause Burning Sensation In The Vagina?

Hi, my husband and I used KY jelly lubricant that was expired a little over a year. Is it possible that the burning I felt caused the open sore that is in the process of healing? Husband did not have any reaction to it, could my reaction be an allergy?
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is possible to get allergy from K-Y jelly.

But is KY Jelly safe? How about other mainstream lubricants?
That answer: Not really.
Since the vagina is a mucous membrane, it secretes and absorbs fluids at a higher rate than skin, as do some of the external portions of the vulva, including the clitoris, clitoral hood, labia minora, and urethra. Since most mainstream lubricants contain nasty chemicals, they can damage your genitals and upset a woman’s internal pH and beneficial microbes, making her more prone to harmful organisms.

“Women should be aware that there is mounting evidence that some products that are inserted vaginally can cause damage to vaginal tissues, and can increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, chlamydia and HIV,” says Joelle Brown of the University of California, Los Angeles, who was the lead author on a study about personal lubricants.

So please avoid it. Still, symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Does KY Jelly Lubricant Cause Burning Sensation In The Vagina?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is possible to get allergy from K-Y jelly. But is KY Jelly safe? How about other mainstream lubricants? That answer: Not really. Since the vagina is a mucous membrane, it secretes and absorbs fluids at a higher rate than skin, as do some of the external portions of the vulva, including the clitoris, clitoral hood, labia minora, and urethra. Since most mainstream lubricants contain nasty chemicals, they can damage your genitals and upset a woman’s internal pH and beneficial microbes, making her more prone to harmful organisms. “Women should be aware that there is mounting evidence that some products that are inserted vaginally can cause damage to vaginal tissues, and can increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, chlamydia and HIV,” says Joelle Brown of the University of California, Los Angeles, who was the lead author on a study about personal lubricants. So please avoid it. Still, symptoms persist consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu