Useful contacts
British Medical Journal
Ecologist
For an article critical of vaginal lubricants, from The Ecologist magazine, look at www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/behind_the_label/269286/behind_the_label_ky_jelly.html
National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group (UK)
National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group (UK) has information about lichen sclerosus on its website. Write to: PO Box 5830, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3ZU, UK.
www.lichensclerosus.org
National Vulvodynia Association
National Vulvodynia Association is a US organization that provides clear information about vulval pain. Write to: PO Box 4491, Silver Spring, MD 20914-4491, USA.
www.nva.org
Oxalate information
Oxalate information. If you want to try a low oxalate diet, a list of low-, medium- and high-oxalate foods can be found on the following website.
www.branwen.com/rowan/oxalate.htm
Sylk Limited
Sylk is a lubricant, made from kiwi fruit that is safe to use with condoms. In the UK, it is available on prescription from your doctor. Alternatively, you can buy it from your local pharmacist (who may have to order it for you) or you can buy it by mail order. Write to: Sylk Limited, Freepost, PO Box 340, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 5WJ UK. Tel: 0870 950 6004.
www.sylk.co.uk
Vulval Pain Society
Vulval Pain Society is a UK organization with an excellent website that gives information about different types of pain, frequently asked questions and links to similar organizations. They publish a Vulval Pain Handbook that gives information about vulval pain, possible treatments, and ways of coping. Write to: PO Box 7804, Nottingham NG3 5ZQ, UK.
www.vulvalpainsociety.org
Vulvar Pain Foundation
The Vulvar Pain Foundation, a US site, has an ‘oxalate section’, giving advice about a low oxalate diet.
www.vulvarpainfoundation.org
Yes
Yes is a lubricant made from natural ingredients. It is available in water-based (suitable for use with condoms) and oil-based formulations.
3L Trading, PO Box 214, Alton, Hants, GU34 3WY UK. Tel: +44 (0) 845 094 1141
www.yesyesyes.org
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