Homemade Personal Lubricant with Gentle Essential Oils

This featured article was written by our dear friend, Dr. Anna Cabeca. There are many factors that come into play and contribute to vaginal dryness. This article will give you excellent advice for a homemade personal lubricant.

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ABOUT VAGINAL DRYNESS IN WOMEN

As women’s sexual hormones naturally decline with age, we start to see:

• A reduction in the elasticity of the vagina and thinning of the skin
• An increase in vaginal pH and a decrease in healthy vaginal flora
• Diminished natural lubrication
• Things may start to just “hurt” down there!

Dryness and discomfort often become the “accepted” norm. Researchers have also found that women experience many emotional, mood, and confidence issues as vaginal dryness symptoms take over.

IF A WOMAN HAS A PARTNER, SHE MAY FIND:

• A sex life that needs life-support (Because it hurts!)
• A reduced sense of self-confidence as a woman or partner
• A feeling of disconnectedness or loneliness

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DR. ANNA’S HOMEMADE PERSONAL LUBRICANT

A natural lubricant can help by reducing the irritation and painful intercourse caused by vaginal dryness. DIY lubricants can be created using many ingredients found in your kitchen cabinets and can offer temporary relief. Natural solutions such as organic coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and essential oils for sex do not contain the chemicals in some commercial lubricants and vaginal moisturizing solutions.

Perineum Massage Oil and Gentle Vaginal Lubricant

Author Mama Z

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Quantity

2x4x6x

Ingredients

• 2 drops geranium essential oil
• 1 drop clary sage essential oil
• 1 drop Cypress essential oil (optional)
• 1 drop German chamomile (Blue) essential oil
• 1 drop jasmine essential oil
• 1 drop lavender essential oil
• 1 drop Roman chamomile essential oil
• 1 ounce organic jojoba oil OR evening primrose oil

Supplies

• 1-ounce glass spray bottle OR 1-ounce glass pump bottle OR 1-ounce glass eyedropper bottle, for storage

Instructions

 

• Mix all the essential oils in your chosen glass bottle and top it off with your preferred carrier oil. Use with vinyl gloves as a perineum massage oil or gentle vaginal lubricant. I start using this perineum massage oil at 36 weeks of pregnancy to prepare for birth and reduce healing time postpartum, starting at 4 weeks postpartum. I usually double or quadruple this recipe.

Notes

I also love using this massage oil on my hot compresses during labor and delivery. I fill a crockpot with folded and rolled washcloths. Then I pour a 2-ounce bottle of this mixture evenly over it and fill with boiling water, then turn the dial to warm. Then it’s ready for the pushing phase, or just before labor. This helps ease the baby out, and the heat also helps drive contractions when you are ready and on top of them. I prefer using organic jojoba oil as the carrier for the compresses. When preparing for birth, I prefer organic evening primrose oil because it is a thicker oil with higher viscosity. If you have a tendency to get hemorrhoids during pregnancy, birth, or delivery, this massage oil can be great as a preventive therapy and help reduce the chance of them and/or help them heal faster.

This essential oil blend is the combination I’ve found that works best. You can experiment with your favorite pregnancy, female, or labor blend, if desired. You can also adjust the quantity of this massage oil; just remember to use 8 drops of essential oils for every 1 ounce of carrier oil stored in a glass bottle.

 

Step One: Mix the Lubricant

Mix all the essential oils in your chosen glass bottle and top it off with your preferred carrier oil. Use with vinyl gloves as a perineum massage oil or gentle vaginal lubricant. I start using this perineum massage oil at 36 weeks of pregnancy to prepare for birth and reduce healing time postpartum, starting at 4 weeks postpartum. I usually double or quadruple this recipe.

MORE RESOURCES FOR SEX AND LIBIDO

Don’t have time to make your own DIY personal lubricant? You can try Dr. Anna’s product, Julva®, a new anti-aging feminine cream for the vulva. This is an all-natural lubricant and moisturizing cream formulated to combat vaginal dryness.

What You Need to Know About Vaginal Dryness

Dr. Anna joined me recently, here on the blog, to talk about vaginal dryness, its causes, and treatments. If you or someone you know experiences this, please read this post.