Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question which hasn’t been answered here, please feel free to get in touch with us at info@nubalm.co. We would love to hear from you.
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Nu Balm is a vulvo-vaginal lubricant that can be used as a balm or moisturiser. We use the term ”intimate balm” as we believe traditional lubricants haven’t been designed with a female genitalia in mind.
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Oil-based lubricants are more gentle on vulvar tissues and can enhance comfort and pleasure. It is an effective way of reducing discomfort and irritation that can occur during penetrative intercourse. Oil-based lubricants are long lasting and can be applied freely on all body parts due to being hormone and paraben-free. They can also be used as a vulvo-vaginal moisturiser, for anal sex, friction prevention for sport, and other high friction activities.
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Nu balm contains three natural ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, kanuka oil and beeswax.
Olive oil is a natural oil that’s rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. It helps to keep the skin hydrated, as well as protect and prevent dryness.
Kanuka oil is derived from the native Kanuka tree in New Zealand. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties.
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees. It has natural moisturising, protective and anti-inflammatory benefits to our skin.
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We recommend using your fingers around the outside of the vulva and as required internally.
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It may be possible for some people to react to a lubricant. If you develop a rash, redness, itching please discontinue use and see your GP.
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Nu Balm has not been tested for use with condoms. We recommend a water based lubricant.
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Nu Balm has not been specifically tested on pregnant women. However do ask your midwife, GP, pharmacist or obstetrician.
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If using as a vaginal moisturiser Nu Balm will last 3-6 months and if using for a lubricant then it will last 4-8 months.
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Nu balm is suitable to use as an emollient or moisturiser on the vulval skin if you have lichen sclerosis.
It can be used alongside standard prescribed steroid based treatments but if you are applying both make sure you use the steroid ointment or cream first on the skin.
Nu balm can be used as often as you like and as much as you need to use as it contains no steroid. It will not treat lichen sclerosis and so you should continue with your prescribed regime and seek a medical review if symptoms are not improving.
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Nu Balm is recommended to use as an external lubricant and moisturiser when pessaries for prolapse are inserted, but internal usage should be discussed with your practitioner and will depend on manufacturer guidelines.
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You can use Nu as frequently as you like – daily as an emollient to the vulval skin and also as a lubricant for intimacy.
See link to our full article on GSM (vaginal atrophy) here:
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Some women do react to Ovestin, possibly as it contains chlorhexidine (think hand sanitiser–ouch!). You could try Nu Balm first, but as it is oil-based it may affect absorption of the Ovestin cream. Ovestin pessaries may be a suitable alternative.
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Nu Balm is hormone free and perfectly safe to use liberally in the vulva and vagina if you have received treatment for any breast cancer or DCIS.
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Nu Balm is ideal for use as a natural lubricant for intercourse or dilator work.
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Vulvodynia is a pain condition affecting the tissue typically at the entrance to the vagina (vestibule). It is a diagnosis of exclusion so it is important that you have been seen by an experienced health practitioner to rule out other causes for pain.
We recommend that you see a pelvic health physio who may use things like nerve stim/ TENS/ graded exposure amongst other therapies to help reach a diagnosis. Nu Balm could be helpful, but patch testing on thigh/ groin before use.
Talk to a sympathetic health practitioner with expertise in this area, such as menopause doctor or gynaecologist.
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Well done for getting through your treatment journey. Everyone reacts differently but our product contains only 3 natural ingredients – beeswax, kanuka oil and olive oil so it is absolutely safe to try with a patch test, and definitely worth a go.
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Yes this is indeed true. Oil-based lubricants are focused on the vulval tissues and reduces friction which can improve pleasure for self and partnered sexual intimacy.