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Can maple syrup be safely used as lube on my condom?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Not a good idea: Water soluble lubricant like surglube, lubafax, aqualube etc are ideal. Maple syrup is very sticky, could lead to infection because germs love sugar. Advice is don't use maple syrup for this purpose.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 7/2/2018

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