Question 1

mineral oil can be safely used as a lubricant during intercourse and usually does not affect fertility. true?

Accepted Answer

True: Mineral oil has minimal effects on sperm. It is ok to use when trying to conceive. That said, use only what you need, and use it only where you need it. A small amount on the glans of the penis, or at the entrance to the vagina, is fine to use. Water soluble lubricants are more problematic for sperm.

Question 2

hi, i was just wondering if it's safe to use olive or mineral oil as a lubricant and if so, which one would be best? thank you

Accepted Answer

See below: Both are safe. Both can destroy latex condoms. Mineral oil can irritate the vulva.

Question 3

is it dangerous to use mineral oil as a lubricant for anal penetration? we do it bareback.

Accepted Answer

Anus was not made : For intercourse, that could lead to infection in both partners, can lead to rectal perforation or tears , bad hemm, can lead to incontinence of flatus and stool as the rectal sphincter can be damaged that would require very painful surgery to fix, that being said if u are going to ignore these warnings there are much better lubricants than mineral oil.

Question 4

is it true that mineral oil is a petroleum based product and can it be used safely as a lubricant during coitus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mineral oil can be safely used as a lubricant during intercourse and usually does not affect fertility.

Question 5

baby oil is purified mineral oil?

can it be used as a laxative?

Accepted Answer

Not a great idea: at 16 years of age you should not be using laxatives at all without a physician supervision. I doubt that your physician would advise the use of any oil based laxatives.
I think you would do well with 8-10 glasses of water daily, bran, cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Question 6

does mineral oil laxative have calories? i am told it does not because it is not absorbed.

Accepted Answer

You're correct!: Unlike edible oils which provide about 120 calories per 1 tbsp., your body cannot digest mineral oil. Therefore, mineral oil contains effectively no usable calories.  The tone of your question raises concern that you may be using this laxative for weight loss--please don't!

Question 7

how can you stop pumpkin (carotene)  turning skin orange, aside from not eating it eg adding fat to it, taking laxatives, mineral oil etc?

Accepted Answer

You don't: The vitamin A in the food selectively attaches to fat cells beneath the skin. The more you consume, the more will attach. The orange tinge is what the eye sees from the light bouncing off the vitamin A molecule as it hits your skin.

Question 8

i havent had a solid bm in 5 days. ive taken stimulant laxatives, stool softeners, mineral oil, glycerin suppositories, and an enema yet ive had no luck passing anything. i get enough fiber, water, and exercise. whats the next step?

Accepted Answer

: If you have significant discomfort with bowel movement, only liquid coming out, you may have fecal impaction. You may need to go to urgent care or ER for manual disimpaction.

Question 9

i think i overdosed on mineral oil; is it harmful?

Accepted Answer

See below:: Symptoms are due to mineral oil's laxative action and may include: abdominal pain; dehydration (from severe diarrhea);diarrhea;nausea & vomiting. How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Mineral oil is relatively nontoxic, and recovery is likely.

Question 10

what are the uses of mineral oil enema?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Mineral oil enema helps constipation , by lubriating the lower rectum and anal canal.

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Mineral oil can be safely used as a lubricant during intercourse and usually does not affect fertility. true?

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Hi, i was just wondering if it's safe to use olive or mineral oil as a lubricant and if so, which one would be best? thank you

A member asked:

Is it dangerous to use mineral oil as a lubricant for anal penetration? we do it bareback.

A member asked:

Is it true that mineral oil is a petroleum based product and can it be used safely as a lubricant during coitus?

A member asked:

Baby oil is purified mineral oil? can it be used as a laxative?

A member asked:

Does mineral oil laxative have calories? i am told it does not because it is not absorbed.

A member asked:

How can you stop pumpkin (carotene) turning skin orange, aside from not eating it eg adding fat to it, taking laxatives, mineral oil etc?

A member asked:

I havent had a solid bm in 5 days. ive taken stimulant laxatives, stool softeners, mineral oil, glycerin suppositories, and an enema yet ive had no luck passing anything. i get enough fiber, water, and exercise. whats the next step?

A member asked:

I think i overdosed on mineral oil; is it harmful?

A member asked:

What are the uses of mineral oil enema?

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