The topic of intimate cosmetics is one of the most delicate. Despite the fact that lubricants have been around for a long time, many women are still plagued by doubts and myths. So in this post, we will take a closer look at the rules for using lubricants, storage and useful properties, and dispel all the myths associated with these products.
Lubricants are specially designed products that are used during intimacy to improve glide, avoid friction, irritation and discomfort. Intimate life plays a significant role in relationships, bringing partners closer together, strengthening bonds and trust. A delicate and enjoyable process requires preparation, especially for women, because the fair sex needs more time to relax, and they use touch, kisses, and pleasant words for foreplay, erotic massage, which allows you to relax, and stimulation of erogenous zones increases arousal. Lubricant helps to eliminate not only all these problems, but also helps to get new sensations, such as warming and cooling. Lubricants have the ability to extend the duration of sexual intercourse.
What are intimate lubricants for?
In fact, there are many reasons for using specially designed products during the intimate process, depending on the individual characteristics of each woman’s body. For example, a common problem is the disruption of natural lubrication, which is not always enough, and the factors that can cause this problem are:
- hormonal disorders related to age or menstrual cycle
- use of medications (some drugs reduce libido and lubrication)
- different types of sex, for example, anal sex, which requires special tools.
What are the different types of lubricants?
All intimate lubricants are divided:
1. Composition.
- water-based (ideal for all types of sex, resembles a natural lubricant, goes well with condoms, sex toys)
- silicone base (such products are suitable for anal sex and prolonged sexual intercourse)
- oil base (a great option for erotic massage, vaginal intercourse).
2. By structure
- thick (provide maximum protection against friction and irritation)
- cream (economical option, easy to apply)
- liquid (a large amount of product is required to achieve comfort and effectiveness)
3. By effect
- exciting (increase sensitivity)
- warming/cooling (due to the thermal effect, they give new sensations)
- prolonging (to prolong sexual intercourse)
- antibacterial.
Rules for choosing lubricants
When choosing intimate lubricants, you need to pay attention to the main factors that determine the effectiveness and pleasant sensations:
- purpose of use, for what type of intimate process the lubricant is selected
- composition, it is important to pay attention to whether there are any chemical additives in the product
- compatibility of the product with condoms and sexual toys
- the presence of additional effects: heat, cold
- hypoallergenic.
It is best to choose lubricants in pharmacies or specialized establishments (sex shops) that have a license and quality certificates.
How to use a lubricant correctly?
Each person chooses an intimate lubricant according to their needs and tastes, the main thing is to pay attention to the compatibility of lubricants with condoms and sex toys, as well as to understand how to use the lubricant and apply it correctly.
If a condom is not used during the intimate process, the product should be applied directly to the intimate areas with light, gentle movements, which can be done independently or, for even greater excitement, can be done by a partner. When using protection, the lubricant should be applied to the outer surface. How much lubricant is needed for intimacy? Everything is individual, it depends on the techniques, types of sex, for example, for vaginal intimacy you need less lubricant than for anal, where a lot of products is used, you should start with a small amount and observe your feelings, gently distribute the product with your hands, if you feel that there is not enough lubricant, feel free to add more.
Choose hypoallergenic and high-quality products, which can be found in sex shops, where a wide range of certified products is available, and experienced consultants will help you choose lubricants according to your needs.
Sexual health is one of the most important aspects of quality well-being, and using lubricants is not only a practical step, but also a manifestation of caring for yourself and your lover. Communicate with your partner, experiment, and enjoy the pleasant sensations of an intimate process.
