What type of lube do gynecologists recommend?

Great question 🌸 — gynecologists generally recommend lubricants that are safe for vaginal tissues, pH-balanced, glycerin-free, and paraben-free.

Here’s what they usually suggest:

🔹 Types of Lube Gynecologists Recommend

1. Water-Based Lubricants (most commonly recommended)

  • ✅ Condom-safe & toy-safe

  • ✅ Closest to natural vaginal fluids

  • ✅ Easy to clean up

  • ⚠️ May dry out faster (reapply as needed)

  • ⭐ Gynecologist-favorite brands: Sliquid H2O, YES WB, Good Clean Love BioNude

2. Silicone-Based Lubricants (for severe dryness or longer-lasting glide)

  • ✅ Super slick & long-lasting

  • ✅ Doesn’t dry out (great for painful sex, menopause dryness, or anal sex)

  • ✅ Safe with condoms

  • ⚠️ Not safe with silicone toys

  • ⭐ Gynecologist-approved: Pjur, Überlube

3. Oil-Based Lubricants (or Natural Oils)

  • ✅ Moisturizing, soothing, long-lasting

  • ✅ Good for external vulvar dryness

  • ⚠️ Not latex condom-safe (safe with polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms)

  • ⚠️ Can disrupt vaginal pH in some women

  • ⭐ Sometimes recommended: YES OB, Coconu (specifically formulated for intimacy)

4. For Vaginal Dryness (Menopause, Breastfeeding, Medications)

  • Gynecologists may recommend hyaluronic acid–based moisturizers/lubes since they hydrate deeply and support tissue health.

  • ⭐ Examples: Hyalo Gyn, Revaree, YES VM

🚫 What Gynecologists Usually Tell Patients to Avoid

  • ❌ Lubes with glycerin → can trigger yeast infections

  • ❌ Lubes with parabens → possible irritation

  • ❌ Flavored, warming, or tingling lubes → often contain chemicals that irritate sensitive vaginal tissues

🌟 Quick Answer

Most gynecologists recommend:

  • Water-based, pH-balanced, glycerin-free lubes (e.g., Sliquid, YES WB, Good Clean Love) for general use.

  • Silicone-based lubes (e.g., Überlube, Pjur) for women with severe vaginal dryness or painful sex.

  • Oil-based natural lubes only if no condoms are used and the woman prefers natural products.

Here’s a doctor-approved lube guide infographic in text form (I can also style it into a visual graphic if you want to share/save).

🧴 Doctor-Approved Lube Guide

✅ DO Choose

  • Water-Based Lubes → pH-balanced, glycerin-free, paraben-free

    • Examples: Sliquid H2O, YES WB, Good Clean Love BioNude

  • Silicone-Based Lubes → long-lasting, great for dryness/pain

    • Examples: Überlube, Pjur

  • Natural Oil-Based Lubes (if not using latex condoms)

    • Examples: YES OB, Coconu

  • Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizers/Lubes for menopause or severe dryness

    • Examples: Hyalo Gyn, Revaree, YES VM

❌ DON’T Choose

  • ❌ Lubes with glycerin → can cause yeast infections

  • ❌ Lubes with parabens → may irritate tissues

  • ❌ Flavored, warming, or tingling lubes → often contain chemicals & sugars

  • ❌ Petroleum jelly or baby oil → not safe for vaginal use, disrupt pH, and damage condoms

🌟 Quick Tip from Gynecologists

  • For everyday sex → water-based

  • For severe dryness or painful sex → silicone-based

  • For long-term hydration → vaginal moisturizer (YES VM, Hyalo Gyn)


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