Doctors warn against bringing baby oil into the bedroom amid reports it was used to fuel Diddy’s wild sex parties.
Among the sordid details that have emerged since the 54-year-old rapper’s arrest on sex charges is that he organized sexual “freak offs” that allegedly lasted days and included trips with sex workers.
Investigators confiscated around “1,000 bottles” of baby oil, which were allegedly used as lubricant for “elaborate and produced sexual performances.”
Urologists told DailyMail.com that using baby oil during sex could lead to condom breakage, painful rashes and deadly infections.
Baby oil is generally used to help soften the skin, mainly for babies (stock)
Baby oil is generally used to help soften the skin, primarily in babies, although it can also help remove makeup and stains on surfaces.
It is usually made from mineral oil, a colorless and odorless petroleum byproduct.
Although it can be used safely on the skin, experts warn against trying to turn it into a sexual lubricant.
Dr. David Shusterman, a urologist at Modern Urology in New York City, told DailyMail.com: “Using oil as a lubricant for certain activities is a big no.”
‘The oil can be very irritating to the tissues of your genitals. Using it too much or in large quantities can cause redness, itching and general discomfort.
Additionally, baby oil has been shown to break down latex, which is found in about 80 percent of condoms.
In fact, research suggests that within 60 seconds of baby oil being put on a condom, the condom becomes approximately 90 percent less effective.
Dr Kanwal Bawa, a sexual wellness doctor from Florida, told DailyMail.com: “Just as baby oil can degrade condoms, sex toys made of rubber or silicone also degrade faster when used with oil”.
“Not only does it make the toys more difficult to disinfect afterwards, but it will also shorten their lifespan.”
Additionally, said Dr. Lauren Streicher, associate professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University. Women’s Health that baby oil near the vagina may increase the risk of yeast infection.
A study in the magazine Obstetrics and GynecologyFor example, he discovered that introducing baby oil into the vagina helped colonize the bacteria Candida albicans.
While small amounts of this bacteria already live in the body, an overgrowth can lead to a yeast infection, which affects about three in four women at some point in their lives.
Dr Bawa said: ‘The vagina has a very sensitive microbiome. Baby oil can upset the pH balance inside the vagina and cause irritation and infection.
Leonardo DiCaprio was among the guests at Diddy’s party in 1998
Most fungal infections clear up with treatment with antifungal medications, such as creams and ointments.
But if left untreated, the bacteria can develop into invasive candidiasis, a life-threatening fungal infection that can spread to the bones, eyes, brain, and heart.
The CDC estimates that invasive candidiasis kills about one in three patients.
Furthermore, one study 2016 It found that men who used baby oil as lubricant during anal sex had a higher risk of developing rectal infections.
Experts also recommend not ingesting baby oil. Although it is “minimally toxic” if ingested, according to the National Capital Poison Center, Dr. Shusterman notes that it could cause gastrointestinal problems “such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.”
It can also cause more serious effects.
Dr Eric Margolis, urologist and medical advisor to wellness brands Maskad and Revivv, told DailyMail.com that “the main risk” of ingesting baby oil is aspiration pneumonia.
This occurs when food or another substance enters the lungs instead of the stomach.
Dr Margolis said: “This can easily occur due to the chemical composition of baby oil, which makes it slippery and can be inhaled when swallowed.”
Aspiration pneumonia causes difficulty breathing, chest pain, and extreme fatigue, which Dr. Margolis must treat as a medical emergency.
This condition causes about 58,000 deaths a year in the United States.
When it comes to choosing a safe lubricant, Dr. Bawa recommends a water-based product.
“Water-based lubricants are much safer to use with latex condoms, sex toys and oral sex,” she said.
“They are formulated specifically for sexual activity and have much lower risks of infection or irritation.”
“Silicone-based lubricants are not recommended with sex toys because they break down the material.”