Question 1

is using vasaline or petroleum jelly on my hair ok? would it make my hair shiny and less frizzy and  silky? affects & effects plz.

Accepted Answer

Better choices: Vaseline would tend to make hair greasy, and would be very hard to wash out.  Whatever your ethnicity, i would not recommend vaseline for your hair.  Look in the drugstore - there are a variety of moisturizers and oil treatments available for hair of caucasians as well as people of color (with different hair types).

Question 2

is petroleum jelly safe for sex?

Accepted Answer

Better options.: Using petroleum jelly for genital lubrication is reported to make some women more susceptible to vaginal infections & sexually transmitted diseases:  http://tribune.Com.Ng/news2013/index.Php/en/component/k2/item/8338-using-petroleum-jelly-as-genital-lubricant-exposes-to-hiv-infection.

Question 3

does vaseline petroleum jelly expires?

Accepted Answer

Check package: Every product is different. Check individual packaging

Question 4

are petroleum jelly and vaseline the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vaseline is a trade name for petroleum jelly.

Question 5

can i use petroleum jelly to masterbate?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Any lubricant that is designed for use on the skin is safe.

Question 6

can you spread hpv through petroleum jelly?

Accepted Answer

No: Intimate contact is the usual way HPV is spread

Question 7

is petroleum jelly safe for vaginal itdhing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be safe but it may not be effective.

Question 8

is it true that petroleum jelly clogs pores?

Accepted Answer

No: Vaseline helps maintain the moisture of your skin because it provides a barrier to water loss.  It will not clog your pores.

Question 9

is it safe to use petroleum jelly to jack off?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you don't have skin irritation when you use petroleum jelly it should be quite safe.

Question 10

is it ok if i put petroleum jelly in my pimples?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea.: This is likely to clog pores more and worsen acne.

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Is using vasaline or petroleum jelly on my hair ok? would it make my hair shiny and less frizzy and silky? affects & effects plz.

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Is petroleum jelly safe for sex?

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Does vaseline petroleum jelly expires?

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Are petroleum jelly and vaseline the same thing?

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Can i use petroleum jelly to masterbate?

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Is petroleum jelly safe for vaginal itdhing?

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