A lot of us do not think about the lube till we really need it. I was like that myself before! Today, I am aware that lubricants increase the sexual pleasure of lovers of all ages and genders. Or in other words, it fixes your sex immediately. But they are a lot of things to consider! Such as if the ingredients are body-safe, and so the list goes on! So, we will go through all the info you need! And you will understand why it is so important to use it, besides, you know, the obvious reason! The wetter is better!

What is lubrication?

Lubricant forms naturally in the vagina while a woman is sexually aroused. Further, it helps comfortable vaginal sexual coition. So, an essential part of sexual expression and pleasure. But, the hormonal cycle will affect the amount of vaginal lubrication a woman produces. And the supply of it will decrease with age. There are some other reasons, such as pregnancy, chronic illness, and some medications.

Still, even if you have a standard amount of lube, you could always use some extra during sex! Many people attempt to increase vaginal lubrication with saliva. That is good, but it gives short-term relief before drying out. So, what is the solution? Commercially manufactured lubricants! They offer both a practical and pleasure-enhancing dimension to sex. And they will help you with vaginal penetration, either with fingers, toys, or a penis.

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On another side, the anus does not produce natural lubrication. So, for anal penetration, lube is a must for both women and men.

Many people also use lubricants to improve sensitivity and sensation during masturbation.

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Why use lube?

I bet that you, at least once, wondered how lubricants improve sex! I will explain to you how to check it. And no, do not go wild in your mind! This check does not include the taking of your clothes! Close your mouth and wipe your lips. Then, move a finger over your lips. See how it feels? Now lick both your lips and your fingertip. When you move the moistened finger to the moistened lips, there is such a difference!

Plus, science agrees on this! The Indiana University has surveyed 2,500 women, and they said that sex with lubricant is better!

Now, this is all great, but let us go more into details about the benefits. Shall we?

Lubricants are effective when it comes to:

• Decreasing painful friction in the vagina or anus
• Helping the blood flow to the vulva, which stimulates the body to create its own lube
• Improving sexual pleasure and thus your chances of achieving an orgasm
• Bettering oral sex taste
• Retaining vaginal skin soft and supporting elasticity of vaginal walls

There are also two gains that I would like to discuss separately!

Increasing pleasure

Lubricants add fun and pleasure to the sexual act. And that is no matter if it is masturbation, foreplay, or sex! Also, it does no matter if it is for men or women, heterosexual or homosexual. Any stimulation of the clitoris, vagina, or penis with applied lube adds to the sensations. Plus, it withdraws the discomfort of dry friction.

Did you ever try lubricants for massage? Pure heaven! But you cannot use massage oils as a sexual lubricant! Oils are not condom-compatible. Besides, perfumes or other essences can hurt delicate mucous membranes.

Safer sex

Lubricants are vital for safer sex. But if you use condoms, do not forget that your lube must be condom-compatible! Also, you cannot apply lube directly to the penis. Instead, first, pull a condom on the erected penis. And then put lube outside of the fabric. Besides, sufficient lubricant should also go on the vagina or anal opening. It is due to easy entry, and to prevent the condom to tear.

Who needs lube?

For women

You are a healthy woman, and you wonder why the heck would you need to buy lube? Plus, you are not even having anal sex, so you believe your natural lubrication is enough. Wrong thinking! We are not always wet enough, even if we are burning from desire! So, things will not go smoothly!

What are the common causes of vaginal dryness? Hormonal changes while you are in the menstrual cycle, smoking, antidepressants, and antihistamines. Plus, maybe you noticed you have less lubrication after menopause? That is common too!

And even if there is no lack of moisture, what is wrong with extra wetness? Absolutely nothing! Learn to love lube, ladies!

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For men

So, you are having vaginal sex with your partner, and you think you do not need lube. Because you believe lube is for anal sex only. Let me stop you right there cause you are making a huge mistake! If you apply lube inside a condom, right at your tip, it will make you feel like you are not wearing one! And that is the biggest goal ever!

Speaking about anal sex, you already know that anus is not naturally producing lubrication. Thus you cannot even negotiate whatever you will use lube or not!

Now, older men may face arousal and erection problems. These two are super common sexual challenges. Most of the guys are horny almost all the time until they are 50. After 50, the arousal is decreasing. The first time it happens, it leaves you worried. Relax! Your sex life is safe! The thing is that your genitals are less sensitive to erotic touch. But lube is the hero that will save you! How? It will increase your erotic feeling and let you get aroused.

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How to apply it

First thing first: Never apply lube directly to the genitals! That is a mistake that people often make! Instead, pinch a small amount into your hand. Then, rub your fingers to warm it. And the fun part is coming: caress your lover or yourself with your lubricated fingers.

If you have vaginal sex with a condom on, be careful not to slip it off! When you retire, one of you should keep the condom on the penis.

How to choose the right lube?

While choosing anything that has to do with sex, whatever it is a sex toy, condom, or lubricant, you must keep two things in mind. First is safety, and second is comfort! Now you are asking, what about pleasure? But comfort is precisely that: a pleasure!

So, check how durable lubricant is. You do not wish to buy some cheap product that will leave you dry in the middle of the play. And always check if it is friendly with your genitals! You do not wish for an ingredient that you are allergic to, am I right?

Safety is crucial since it has a connection with your health. I would recommend you not to use latex condoms with oil-based lubricants. Otherwise, it can cause condom failure. But you will understand all better when we move on to the types of lubes!

Types of lube

Saliva is available and for free. But it is more watery than slippery, and it dries out quickly. So, lubricants are far better! And there are more of them on the market than we can number. You can even find flavored lubricants. Still, generally, we can divide them into three categories:

• Oil-based
• Water-based
• Silicon

Oil-based lubricants

As we said, oil-based lubricants are not fitting with latex condoms. Plus, it may be hard to clean them, as it requires soap and water and can stain bedding or clothing. However, they are safe to ingest. I mean, they include vegetable oils and nut oils!

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Water-based lubricants

Water-based lubricants are the most popular group! They are suitable for condoms. Also, it is easy to clean them, and there is no stain. Other benefits are that they are affordable and ideal for sex toys. When it comes to ingesting, the small amounts are okay! What are the cons? During long-lasting sex, it may dry out! You will have to re-apply or restore them with saliva.

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Silicone lubricants

Silicone lubricants are often expensive. They fit with condoms, but you cannot use them with any sex toys bearing silicon. Also, they are not water-soluble and can be a bit hard to clean, but they do not stain! What you would love is how they feel silky! Plus, they hold their slickness! Bear in mind that it is yet unclear if they are safe to ingest, so do not volunteer as a test subject!

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Lubes to avoid

You can find petroleum-based lubes. But I got to be honest to advise you to avoid Vaseline and baby oil! I would not put them inside the vagina since they change vaginal chemistry. Plus, it may increase the risk of infection! You could never ingest petroleum-based lubes, and it may stain your bed or clothes. Finally, they destroy latex, so you cannot use them with a condom or diaphragm.

Okay, generally speaking, there are ingredients you should avoid at any type of lube! Do you know how you check labels on the food you are about to buy? In the same way, you should look at lube ingredients. Otherwise, you are risking your health! So, make sure to stay away from petroleum and petroleum jelly. Those can mess up with the function of the skin, change the natural pH of the vagina, and add to bacterial growth. Another critical ingredient is the microbicide nonoxynol-9 since it will also disorder the balance of vaginal flora.

What about parabens? There is no date proving that it can be harmful to you, yet there is no proof it is safe either! Thus, many people prefer not to use it either!

Bottom line

It is not an easy task to introduce any new product into sex. Except if you are not adventurous type! So yes, if you did not use lube, it is not easy to include it. People keep imaging sex like the multi-orgasmic love scenes in Hollywood movies. But guess what? That is not real! The sex is not choreographed! You know what also? That is fine! You may need to run to the toilet first. And you have to lube first! That is not unattractive, and it is not a turn-off! It is normal, and it is just the start of the pleasure we all love! Because real as it is, sex is perfect! So, get your lube, do experiments with different types! And have fun!