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I Tried Cannabis Lube for Sex — And

Now It’s My Vagina’s Cure-All
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Medically reviewed by Janet Brito, Ph.D., LCSW, CST — By English Taylor
— Updated on October 10, 2019

Will I become paranoid or wet the bed? What is it going to smell like
down there?

If marijuana isn’t legal in your state, don’t purchase THC-based

products unless you have a medical card.

These were just a few of my thoughts as my partner eagerly unwrapped a

bottle of Quim Rock’s Intimate Oil. (The word “quim” is 17th
century slang for “vagina.”) After four years of dating, things
aren’t quite as hot and heavy as they were in the beginning of our
relationship when we weren’t sharing a toilet. In an effort to reignite
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the flame (a venture we fondly dubbed “Project Spice”), we’ve
been experimenting with everything from Masters and Johnson’s
Sensate Focus exercise to much less scientific methods, like chocolate
syrup, Velcro handcuffs, and matching panties and bras (hey, sometimes
it’s the little things).

Quim Rock’s lube is coconut oil-based, infused with tea tree oil and
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis,
which reportedly enhances sex drive, sensation, and climax. According to
the website, tea tree oil is what makes this lube considered a “vaginal
health supplement.” The oil’s antifungal and antiseptic properties
may help prevent urinary tract and yeast infections.

This dual benefit for both sexy and not-so-sexy occasions (aka between
the sheets and between itching) helped me rationalize the $50 price tag.
The hard-to-ignore anecdotal testimonials on Quim Rock’s website,
which refer to the oil as “pure magical gold in a bottle” among
other things, helped too. Slightly skeptical but primarily curious, I ordered
a bottle to try.

As
someone who’s naturally anxious and constantly in their
head, the feeling I got
helped me focus on what was happening in my body — not my
brain.

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It’s like foreplay for foreplay
“So, how does it feel?” asked my partner, who diligently applied
the six to eight pumps to my inner and outer labia, clitoris, and vagina.
(Quim Rock recommends six to eight pumps of Intimate Oil, which is
equivalent to about 8 to 10 milligrams of THC.)

At first, the application felt cool and refreshing. Ten minutes later, I
noticed how lubricated I was. You know when you can just instinctively
tell when things are slippery down there, without even doing a quick
finger check? It was like that. In terms of sex drive, I felt stoked to get
frisky about thirty minutes after application. I’ve used other lubes
before that made me just as wet but none have made me this eager to get
it on. Perhaps Quim Rock did put my libido into overdrive.

Applying THC topically doesn’t result in the same feeling one might
get from inhalation or food intake, so while my vulva and vagina
didn’t necessarily get “high”, my clitoris was much more
sensitive. I had to ask my partner to go slowly during stimulation, which
made foreplay particularly sensual. There was more warmth down there,
perhaps due to increased blood flow, but it never felt hot or like my
vagina was on fire. Rather, it was like spreading my legs on the beach
and letting my lady bits bask in the sun. 
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As someone who is naturally anxious and constantly in their head, this
feeling helped me focus on my body — not my thoughts. I forgot that I
needed to move my clothes over to the dryer. I stopped worrying about
taxes. Instead, I tuned into my body and deeply relaxed into the physical
experience.

My pelvic muscles sometimes tighten in anticipation of insertion, which

can cause initial discomfort. But during this transition, I experienced zero
pain. My partner’s penis literally glided into my vagina because of the
additional lubrication and my chilled-out state. Sexual intercourse was
more intense than usual, perhaps because we were going more slowly.
When it came time for my orgasm (I typically don’t climax from
penetration, so my partner usually resumes manual or oral stimulation
after a while), I came much faster than usual. The transition in sensation
from intercourse to tongue action was extremely intense, resulting in a
very strong, powerful climax.

pSex, science, and THC

1. Research shows that THC topical products like creams, gels,

and oils are absorbed through your skin and mucous
membranes, vagina included. However, there’s no
conclusive evidence pointing to sex benefits, such as
increasing sex drive, enhancing orgasms, and reducing
vaginal pain. While evidence suggests that our biological
system that regulates our response to cannabis is tied to
female sexual function, more research is needed to explore
the effects of THC and long-term use.

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Good sex is part of good health, but what about the

rest of my vagina?
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Of course, hot sex and orgasms are part of keeping your vagina healthy.
But what about the rest of Quim Rock’s “vaginal health
supplement” claims? It was important to me that the Intimate Oil was
just as useful outside the bedroom as inside, especially given the price
tag. Since I’ve gotten this bottle, I’ve been applying one to two
pumps to my vulva and vagina as part of my morning routine. (Six to
eight pumps as they suggest provides extreme lubrication and enhanced
sensation, which I’m not necessarily looking for before morning
meetings.)

My vulva also tends to sweat a lot more than other parts of my body
while exercising. My daily pump or two of intimate oil has kept the area
less stinky after yoga. I suspect the tea tree oil might be preventing
bacterial growth that can lead to odor. One 2015 study points to tea tree
oil’s ability to treat difficult yeast infections, but only when combined
with other medications. However, overall, there’s a lack of scientific
evidence to conclusively state that tea tree oil itself can prevent and treat
vaginal infections.

The one thing tea tree oil has probably helped? My ingrown hairs in this
area. My skin is smoother and less bumpy since using the Intimate Oil
specifically. After a few minutes of application, any redness or irritation
quickly diminishes.

I love having a dedicated product for one of the most intimate areas of
my body. Intimate Oil, which tingles but never stings, is incredibly
moisturizing. And since I use stuff to take care of my armpits and
eyebrows, why not my vagina, too?

Topical THCTHC
levels tend to be much lower in topical items than in smokable or
edible
products. The Drug Policy Alliance explains that with topical

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 products, THC is
not released directly into your bloodstream.

Does your vagina want some TLC from THC?

Though many of Quim Rock’s reported benefits, like enhanced sex
drive and reduced UTIs, are still medically inconclusive, my own
personal experience with the product has proven them to be mostly
accurate.

pTry Intimate Oil if you have trouble with:

vaginal dryness
focusing or getting out of their head in the bedroom
experiences pain with intercourse
enhanced vulvar and vaginal sensation
finding a health product to generally care for your vulva
and vagina
lady parts occasionally smell, get irritated, or feel itchy
vulvar ingrown hairs
yeast or urinary tract infections

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Use with caution: Keep in mind, since the Intimate Oil’s made with
coconut oil, you should avoid using latex condoms during sex.
They’re known to break or become damaged when exposed to oil.
Instead, reach for a polyurethane condom. Oil-based lubes may also
leave a coating in your vagina and rectum, increasing your risk of
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bacteria and infections if not cleaned properly.
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Since there is THC in this product, Quim Rock’s Intimate Oil is only
available in California. This is partly because, according to the law, you
can only purchase topical products containing THC in states where
marijuana is also legal (since THC is a byproduct of marijuana). If
marijuana is legal in your state, an authorized dispensary or delivery
service is the best way to find and purchase products like the Quim Rock
Intimate Oil.

For me, my partner, and Project Spice, the $50 was well worth it. Has it
reignited our physical fire? No — it’s not a miracle product. But
it’s helped to light a spark, something that strawberry lemonade-
flavored condoms and scanty outfits that made me feel more insecure
than empowered were not able to do. Plus, the generous bottle size will
go a long way and hopefully lead to many more happy endings.

English Taylor is a San Francisco-based women’s health and wellness

writer and birth doula. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic,
Refinery29, NYLON, LOLA, and THINX. Follow English and her work on
Medium or on Instagram.

Last medically reviewed on April 27, 2018

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