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A member asked:

Is castor oil safe for lube?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/28/2021

3.9k views

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