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Published 12:07 20 Oct 2016 BST
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“No joke: vitamin E may strengthen vaginal lining!!! Moisturize your labia and vagina with vitamin E oil to combat dryness and soothe irritation".However, one health expert says the tip is only useful if you suffer from vaginal dryness.
Speaking to Self, Pari Ghodsi, M.D., obstetrician and gynecology doctor based in Los Angeles says:
“You can put vitamin E oil in and around your vagina—it can act as a natural lubricant and moisturizer. “With that said, if you do not suffer from vaginal dryness, it is unnecessary".Patti also says that while Vitamin E can help alleviate irritation, it has little or no impact on the vaginal lining's strength. The professional explains that the best way to strengthen your vagina is by practising pelvic floor exercises. Also, if your vagina isn't dry, avoid the Vitamin E as it can potentially irritate 'mucous membranes' found in the vagina. We might give this particular tip a miss...

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