Episode 9: Parabens in Personal Lubricants May Disrupt Estrogen in Menopausal Women
In Episode 9 of the Menopause and Sex Podcast we are going to discuss the fact that parabens in personal lubricants may disrupt estrogen in menopausal women. Parabens are a class of preservative used in cosmetics and personal products to prevent mold bacteria and yeast from growing. While these have been traditionally used as a common preservative, more and more studies have been done that are revealing that parabens are bad for the vaginal tissues of all women, especially women in menopause. In this episode we’re going to talk about what parabens are, how parabens are made, and how they can disrupt vaginal health.
We will discuss a alternative preservative that is used in some formulations of personal lubricants, including Nectar by Wet Orchid. After you have listened to the podcast make sure to visit WetOrchid.com to learn more about our personal lubricant that does not contain any kind of parabens, and has hyaluronic acid to help aid in providing moisture to dry vaginal tissues.