Personal Lubes

Personal lubricants are usually thought of for a dry vagina. There are many more reasons for using personal lubricants with sex play besides vaginal dryness. It can change the way sex feels and help make it last longer. Whether with a partner or by yourself, lubricants will enhance and intensify sensations. Lubricants also can act as a contraceptive.

Personal lubricants are made up of various ingredients. There is water based and silicone lubricants. The majority are water based and usually doctor recommended. Water based lubricants work well with condoms and is available in various consistencies. They can be as thick jell-o or as thin as water. Thicker works the best with anal sex.

Silicone Lubricants are not absorbed into the skin. You will use less but silicone is more expensive. Because there is no water in the lubricant it doesn’t evaporate or dry up. You will need to use soap and water to remove, once you are finished.

Some people may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients like a particular flavor. Always read about the personal lubricants that you are about to purchase to see what is in it.