Can You Use Vaseline as Lube? Can We Use Vaseline as a Lube? Gautam Clinic Which Household Items Can I Use as Lube During Sex? In France, la vaseline is basically only known as a sexual lubricant. It has a very strong sexual connotation! So if you ask for it in France, people will go "hmmmm". I Olor While Vaseline, lotions and baby oil are very common moisturizers found in most homes, they should be avoided as lubricants during sex. They contain chemicals that can irritate the genitals. Petroleum Jelly as Lubricant: ONE Condoms Advice