A member asked:

I was putting aloe vera(western family brand) on& it touched my vaginal area, a slight tingling/burning sensation occurred. is it really safe as lube?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly not: I couldn't find an online label to look at the ingredients, but some aloe vera gels contain alcohol which could burn your vagina. That could be what you felt. Lubricants like astroglide might be safer, and more pleasant to use.

Answered 4/1/2020

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