Lubricant is the must-have in the locker of everyone with a sex life. The choice of lubricants is huge, and can be difficult to figure out how they work. Warming, cooling, liquid vibrators with anesthetics and without them. We will tell you how to not get confused and find the right lubricant.
Getting ready
This is what you have to consider before buying a lubricant:
- Go for the sex-shop products. Say “no” to mass-market category lubricants. There is a wider range in sex shops and you will have a better chance of finding the right lubricant. Of course, in extreme cases, the lubricant from the pharmacy is better than nothing, but it is better not to use such on a regular basis.
- For vaginal sex, it is recommended to pick up lubricants without flavors. The microflora of the vagina is sensitive to such intrusions, so it is better to choose hypoallergenic products.
- Avoid anal lubricants with anesthetics because not feeling the pain you can hurt yourself.
- Massage oil is very easily absorbed by mucous, so it is not recommended to use it for penetrative sex.
- Remember these two rules: 1. Don’t use silicone lubricant with silicone toys, it damages them. 2. Do not use oil-based lubricant on latex condoms or they may tear.
Scenario
Types of lubricant:
- Water-based. Quite lubricating, with light texture. They are absorbed well, and they are washed off easily. Suitable for vaginal and anal sex, masturbation, combined with all condoms and toys.
- Silicone-based. They lubricate flawlessly, creating thin film on the surface, so they don’t get absorbed. Normally used for anal sex. With vaginal penetration can rarely cause allergic reactions. They only wash off with soap. They are suitable for underwater sex, fisting, and prostate massage. They are not compatible with toys from silicone, gel, or PVC.
- Hybrid. Usually water and silicone based, less frequently water and oil based. Lubricate well and are easily washed off. More fit for anal play.
The variety of lubricants includes edible oral, heating and cooling ones.
- Oral lubricants maximize pleasure. They can be caramel flavored, apple pie — anything really! You can use them on your favorite penis or vulva to enhance the saliva needed for oral fondling.
- Warming lubricants. These need to be handled very carefully. Their action starts after several minutes, increasing blood flow to the genitals. It’s better to apply a tiny drop, because there is a risk of inflammation of sensitive organs.
- The cooling effect of the special lubricants is generally provided by the menthol in the composition. If you breathe lightly on the genitals after the application of lubricant, one can feel a pleasant chilling effect.
In order to understand if a lubricant suits you, we recommend testing a drop of lubricant on the inside of the elbow before using it. If there’s irritation, you should not use it.