HI You Recommended Xylocaine Jelly As A Vaginal Lubricant But

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Question : HI You recommended Xylocaine Jelly as a vaginal lubricant but wouldn't that have a numbing effect?
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (0 minute later)

HI You recommended Xylocaine Jelly as a vaginal lubricant but wouldn't that have a numbing effect?
thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No The anaesthetic effect starts after 30 minutes

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query
The anaesthetic effect starts gradually after 30 minutes. it is recommended as it is sterile and have better lubricant action

Thanks and Regards
DrPatil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj