Expert Warns Against Oil-Based Lubricants for Safety
Taofeek Adeleye, a Senior Manager for Prevention Programmes at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, cautioned Nigerians against using palm oil, vegetable oil, and other oil-based substances as lubricants during sexual activity. He emphasized that water-based lubricants are safer, especially when condoms are used.
Adeleye made these statements during a national training for media personnel on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, organized by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS and the World Health Organisation in Lagos on Thursday. He advised individuals to use appropriately sized condoms and to be aware of their sexual environment to minimize risks.
He specifically warned against using palm oil, honey oil, balsamic, or vegetable oil, recommending water-based lubricants instead. Additionally, he discussed the use of saliva, advising that individuals should use their own saliva rather than that of another person.
This training is part of Nigeria's efforts to enhance HIV prevention strategies, including the use of PrEP, condom usage, and HIV testing.
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