Is CBD sex oil safe?

CBD is a hot ingredient right now, showing up in everything from lattes to lotions, promising relaxation, pain relief, and just, like, general chill vibes. But when it comes to using it as an ingredient in sex oil, there just hasn’t been enough scientific research done for us professionals to responsibly recommend it.

That said: If you’re using it on the clitoris, CBD is more than likely okay, since it can be easily wiped off, and isn’t entering the vagina itself. But anything that contains CBD and is inserted into the vagina is probably a not-so-good idea. You just don’t know what’s in that oil blend, and inserting unknown chemicals into your body is just never a good idea, right? Right.

And as with all things partnered sex: Consent is key. If you’re going to be usual CBD oil, make sure your partner is okay with it--because, oral or penetrative, that oil will be getting onto them too.