Experts Warn Against Using Coconut Oil, Lotion, or Saliva as Lubricants During Sex

Imagine your body is like a delicate garden.

Some things we put in it can help it grow, but others can cause problems.

Doctors are saying that using things like coconut oil, body lotions, or even spit when you have sex is like putting the wrong stuff in the garden.

These things can change how your body works down there, making it easier for nasty germs to grow and cause infections.

They can also make condoms less effective, which is risky.

For people trying to have a baby, these substances can actually make it harder for sperm to do their job.

So, even though 'natural' sounds good, it's not always safe.

It's better to use special lubricants made for this purpose, or talk to a doctor about safe options.