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Which of these media are bacteria-friendly?

Bob/Judy Dilworth dilworth at megsinet.net
Wed Jul 28 16:44:52 EST 1999


Why not KY Jelly?  That or something similar is what gynecologists use
in their examinations.  It is water soluble and probably sterile.  Why
would you want to use such greasy stuff?

Judy Dilworth, M.T. (ASCP)
Microbiology


Maggiecttr wrote:
> 
> I tend to get bladder or vaginal infections, so want to use a lubricant that is
> NOT bacteria-friendly. Which of these three (if any) would actually encourage
> bacteria growth? Vitamin E oil, 100% pure aloe vera gel, Vaseline.
> 
> thanks much!



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