Olive Oil

So… I had a doc appointment last evening.  The works…ya know…the WORKS.

Let’s start with the comment from my MD “I think I’ll use the smaller speculum”  I thought…ummmm…OK.  I don’t know what to think about that but hey, do whatever works.

After he completed my exam and told me it all looks quite normal (duh) he asked if I had any concerns or questions.

Ok, I did: Ever since menopause I have had lubrication issues.  Enough so that even during the day, normal day, work day, home day…not sex day… I have some dryness and discomfort.  I explained this to him.

It’s at this point he tells me he was talking with a GYN colleague of his recently who advocates Olive Oil for lubrication.

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Ummm…

I lasted about 30 seconds before I burst out in guffaws/snorts and general unruliness. I couldn’t stop for 5 minutes.  Every time he tried to speak I would laugh again.

I apologized but stated, “I just got this image of bringing Olive Oil into the bedroom and my partner asking if we were gonna make a salad?”

Coconut oil was also suggested.

Later, post appointment considerations, the whole thing still tickles me.  Would I need to use Extra Virgin Olive Oil?  Should I stay away from Cold Pressed Olive Oil?

Now I know he was serious and I am CERTAIN there is merit.  But it took me by SUCH surprise I couldn’t help but find the funny in it!

I’ll never look at salad or cooking with Olive Oil the same again!