EXPERT CAUTIONS AGAINST PALM, VEGETABLE OIL AS SEXUAL LUBRICANTS
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By; Aina Daniel
A Senior Manager for Prevention Programmes at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Taofeek Adeleye, has advised Nigerians against using palm oil, vegetable oil and other oil-based substances as sexual lubricants, particularly when using condoms.
Adeleye gave the warning on Thursday in Lagos during a national media training on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS and the World Health Organisation.
He recommended water-based lubricants as a safer alternative and urged sexually active individuals to use properly fitted condoms and take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
According to him, people should ensure they select condoms that fit properly to minimise the risk of breakage or slippage during sexual activity.
Adeleye also advised men to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid taking unnecessary risks when engaging in sexual activity.
On the use of lubricants, he said, “You can’t use palm oil, honey oil, balsamic, or vegetable oil. You can use water-based lubricants, which are advisable.”
He further cautioned against using another person’s saliva as a substitute for lubricant. According to him, where lubricant is unavailable, individuals should avoid using saliva from another person because of potential health risks.
The AHF official said the woman could use her own saliva if necessary, rather than saliva from another person.
The training focused on strengthening journalists’ understanding of PrEP and other HIV prevention measures to enable them provide accurate information and help tackle misinformation and stigma surrounding HIV.
PrEP is an HIV prevention method in which people who do not have HIV take antiretroviral medication to reduce their risk of contracting the virus. While it is highly effective when taken as prescribed, it does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections, making condom use an important part of comprehensive HIV prevention.
Nigeria continues to promote a combination approach to HIV prevention, including PrEP, condom use, HIV testing and treatment, particularly among populations at increased risk of infection.
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