Is it permissible to use olive oil as a lubricant to facilitate penetration during intercourse?
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It is permissible to use olive oil to anoint a woman's vulva to facilitate intercourse, and it may even be desirable from a religious perspective to avoid pain. However, from a medical standpoint, specialists should be consulted regarding the effect of olive oil on the body when used for intercourse.
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