Is It Safe To Use Coconut Oil as Lube? Is Olive Oil Safe as Lube? (The Honest Answer) Condomania.com Olive oil has a reputation for being good for just about everything skin, hair, cooking, you name it. And some guidance does acknowledge it as a lower cost alternative lubricant during sex, Link in bio for my recommendations based on ingredients and clinical experience and training as a sex therapist. Keep in mind though that every body is different. Also see blog post for Sexual Lubricants Jo Divine