Can male condoms be used along with a lubricant?
Yes, but only if it is a water-based lubricant. Oil based lubricants have been shown to affect condom integrity by reducing tensile strength, elongation, burst pressure and burst volume. Lubricants that should be avoided include: • Baby Oil • Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) • Coconut Oil/Butter • Edible Oils • Margerine/Butter • Hemorrhoidal Ointments • Mineral Oil • Palm Oil • Suntan Oil • Vaginal Creams (e.g.