In worst-case scenarios, it can be dangerous. Don’t use petroleum jelly as a lubricant during sex, says Eric Weiss, MD, a reconstructive and general surgeon and chief of plastic surgery at Naval ...

He says petroleum jelly should also not be used as a lubricant with condoms, "as it can weaken the latex and increase the risk of breakage." And while it is known to be effective in treating minor ...

You'll need gauze and some petroleum jelly, lubricant or antibacterial ointment to cover the tip. Later, you can forego the gauze but continue the petroleum jelly until the penis is healed ...