vaginapagina | does anyone bring their own lube to the gyno? (Reply)

I think I have BV (again), and I realized that I started feeling "off" ever since my last pap. In fact, I always seem to get a YI or something after I've been to the gyno, and it's probably whatever they put on the speculum. I never use lube in my personal life (other than my boyfriend's spit), because it gives me problems, but back in the day I had a bottle of organic lube that was made with aloe and grapeseed oil (or grapefruit seed extract; I always get them confused), and that didn't seem to affect my crotch.

Is it normal to be so sensitive? Has anyone else ever brought their own stuff for an exam?