Many women love using coconut oil as a lubricant.
It’s great for massages, doesn’t absorb as quickly as water-based lubes, and just a little can last through multiple rounds. Plus, it’s safe for vaginal use, even for women with very sensitive skin.
But did you know that using coconut oil as a lube can actually change the way your brain reacts?
It’s true. The issue is that you might start to associate the scent of coconut with sex. Years later, when you eat something with coconut in it, you could experience unexpected and intense arousal in public.
Even more concerning, your body might begin to rely on the coconut scent to feel aroused. This means if you ever run out of coconut oil, your body might not respond the same way!
This is a phenomenon called Classical Conditioning, discovered by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.
So, should you stop using coconut oil if it’s been working for you?
The good news is, you don’t have to.
Simply switch to refined coconut oil. It’s just like unrefined coconut oil and costs about the same, but it has no scent, so it won’t affect your brain in the same way.
And yes, it’s still safe for vaginal use.
You can find refined coconut oil in the cooking oils section at Whole Foods or most health food stores.
