I am past the menopause & need a vaginal lubricant. However, I have multiple allergies & can't find any with suitable ingredients. I also can't have any of the natural ones. As far as food oils go, the only oil I can eat without any symptoms is Spectrum organic palm oil shortening. I cannot tolerate coconut oil or olive oil. I have tried using coconut oil as a lubricant, but it affected me the same as if I had eaten it. I am therefore wondering if I could use the Spectrum organic palm oil shortening as a lubricant? I wouldn't want to do any harm to my vaginal area. Palm oil is the same type of oil as coconut oil (medium chain fatty acid). Thank you.

I'm not sure anyone online is going to be willing to answer this with any certainty. I would dab a little on a finger and put it in a small area inside your labia, also sensitive tissue.
All I know are K-Y, Vaseline (petroleum jelly), and mineral oil (baby oil).
I googled 'inert oils' and found this as a starting spot to research and perhaps contact.
http://www.nyelubricants.com/stuff/c..._foodgrade.pdf

There might be some good blogs for people with unusual allergies. I imagine that yours isn't too unusual, and you should find other women in your situation.

I wouldn't. I would only use Personal Lubricants that were designed for your genitals. The problem with a lot of oils, and especially those NOT meant for your genitals, is that they can go rancid. You don't want that around your lady bits. They can also alter the ecosystem within your Vaginal Canal, your Vulva, and in and around that area which can lead to a different flora balance. IE, yeast infections, Bacterial Vaginosis, UTI, and worse.

I would visit the various Adult stores in your town (or the next one over if this is embarrassing) and talk to the employees there. They can be surprisingly knowledgeable.

Thank you very much both of you for your good suggestions & advice.

I will agree, food oils are not intended for this purpose,
And a allergy to eating, is not the same as for this purpose

The KY (and many other brands) are made for this and those without scents or other additives should have almost no allergy issues.

Have you tried any oils or lubes that were not food based ?

I did a long while ago, but maybe I should try them again. Thank you.

" I have tried using coconut oil as a lubricant, but it affected me the same as if I had eaten it. "

This would be because an allergy in most cases doesn't just effect your mouth.

The immune system normally protects the body from harmful agents such as bacteria and toxins. Its overreaction to a harmless substance ( Peanuts , shrimp and other shellfish, some medications , mosquito bites or bee stings , Dairy , some plants etc ) is called a hypersensitivity reaction, or an allergic reaction.

Anyway reactions may occur in one spot, such as a small localized skin rash, itchy eyes, face bumps, or all over, as in a whole body rash such as hives.

I am also guessing you already known about anaphylaxis ( life threatening allergic reactions ) . Generally taking only a few minutes for full reaction to occur , swelling of Face , Tongue and even throat , difficulty breathing and in most cases if not treated , no breathing at all and death etc plus other things ( if not eaten ).

Anyway lets get back to the topic in general. Placing something that you are allergic to on your skin can cause a tingling sensation to full blown burning and rush to occur which I would fully and utterly avoid noting in some cases 1st & 2nd degree burns can occur.

Note = I've seen a number of reactions and can tell you even a person confident with First Aid training can be scared.

I would go to a specialist and see what they recommend and also follow the advice above.

Hope this helps.