Bonus is, you can buy them at the grocery store if you’re shy about the “family planning” aisle. My favorites to recommend are almond oil and olive oil. Oil based products can also degrade latex sex toys so just be aware of that. These can weaken condoms so if this is your primary form of birth control or STI prevention this may not be a good choice. These provide thick coating and last longer. Next on my list comes oil-based products. Some of my favorite brands for water based choices include Slippery Stuff, Good Clean Love, Yes Yes Yes, Lola, Dessert Harvest and Sustain to name a few. Since they absorb easily, this is not always the BEST choice for someone who feels very dry. These may need to be reapplied as they can absorb into the skin. Water-based products work well with condoms, dilators and sex toys and easily rinse off. I also ask patient’s to initially avoid scents, flavors, and enhancer features like warming, cooling or tingling. One of my biggest requests when choosing a lubricant is to avoid ingredients like glycerin, parabens, propylene glycol that can be very irritating to those delicate genital tissues. Water based, oil based and silicone based. It’s always best to reach out to a skilled practitioner to discuss the specific issues you’re having and get guidance on which lube is right, but here is a little guidance. You may be a little overwhelmed with where to start because the lube market is a LARGE one.
If you’ve been having issues with sex, one of the first areas to explore can be lubrication if you’re trying to DIY problem solve. There is also a difference between vaginal moisturization and lubrication and finding this balance can be key! When I hear complaints of burning, stinging, pinching or spotting after penetration, I start to wonder about lubrication levels.
For some vaginas this is enough, but for some others, more help may be needed to keep the tissues slippery and allow nice gliding with penetration. The lubrication our body provided naturally is water based. There are also emotional pieces to lubrication and arousal that are very important. Some physiological factors that affect lubrication can include hormonal birth control, pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause, stress, illness, thyroid issues, clogged glands, recent infection and cancer treatment to name just a few. The best guide to how aroused a woman is to ASK her!īut natural lubrication levels change throughout life. Or she could be damp but NOT want to be intimate. Let’s talk about a touchy subject – lubrication!!!ĭid you know that the “wetness” of a vagina does not indicate arousal? A woman could be totally into the sexual experience and not super lubricated.
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