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“Natural lubricants like vitamin E or olive oil certainly can help with the lubrication issue,” he tells SELF. “By increasing lubrication, you may be helping with the hydration and elasticity of the vaginal and vulvar tissues.”
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Read More »By now, you’ve heard about all kinds of things you shouldn’t put on or in your vagina—baby powder, intimate sprays, and powdered sugar are all on the no-no list. So it’s natural to be a little wary when you hear a recommendation to take something out of your pantry and put it down your pants. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop newsletter released its first-ever sex issue on Monday and one story in particular suggests that you should apply something to your vagina that you’ve probably never thought of: olive oil and vitamin E. In a Q&A, naturopathic doctor Maggie Ney says it’s a good idea to regularly use olive oil as a lubricant instead of store-bought lubes that, she argues, contain known endocrine disruptors. “Topically, you can apply vitamin E oil or olive oil to the labia to help moisturize and strengthen the vaginal tissue,” she adds. Ney isn’t the only person to recommend this—the University of Iowa Health Care website says that applying extra virgin olive oil “as often as needed” to your vulva will help “protect the skin” and “decrease skin irritation during your period.” The idea of regularly massaging anything into your labia seems a little weird, but experts say there’s actually something to it. “Both oils can work well as a natural lubricant,” Niki Pearce, a clinical nurse midwife at the Cleveland Clinic, tells SELF. “Women who suffer from painful intercourse or vaginal dryness may also benefit from application of a type of moisturizer daily.” This is great for pregnant women as well, Pearce says. “Studies show that perineal massage with any type of oil decreases the incidence of vaginal tearing” during delivery, she says. “Vitamin E oil as well as olive oil is perfect for this because of its consistency and moisturizing capabilities.” They can also be good for your vulva as a whole, women’s health expert Jennifer Wider, M.D., tells SELF. “Some doctors recommend small amounts of extra virgin olive oil, zinc oxide, vitamin E, or plain Vaseline to be applied to the vulva to protect the skin,” she says. However, she notes, this is usually recommended more if you’ve been experiencing chafing or some other form of irritation down there. As for the claim it can strengthen vaginal tissue, Brett Worly, M.D., an ob/gyn and female sexual dysfunction expert at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF that’s not something most women need to worry about. “Most women have sufficiently strong vaginal tissue that does not need strengthening,” he says, adding that that’s especially true for women who aren’t near menopause yet. Those who are nearing menopause, though, might benefit from vitamin E oil because the vaginal tissue can get thin from the related drop in hormones. “Vitamin E helps dry or thin skin in other places, so it may be helpful for vaginal tissues as well,” Worly explains.
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Read More »Jason James, M.D., medical director at Miami's FemCare Ob-Gyn, agrees that this is more of an issue for women as they age. “Natural lubricants like vitamin E or olive oil certainly can help with the lubrication issue,” he tells SELF. “By increasing lubrication, you may be helping with the hydration and elasticity of the vaginal and vulvar tissues.” Before you start regularly applying olive oil to your labia, there are a few things to keep in mind. Pearce notes that women who are already prone to yeast or bacterial infections should be wary of this remedy since it may increase their risk of future infections. James also says it’s important to apply the oils in moderation since using too much may irritate things down there or increase vaginal discharge. Finally, Wider strongly cautions against using oils with condoms: “Any oil, oil-based product, or lubricant can break down the integrity of a condom and should never be used together.”
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