Lubricants for increased sexual pleasure
Lubricants represents special substances used to increase the pleasure of intercourse or masturbation by providing a slippery and watery sensation. They are water, oil, petroleum or sililicone-based mixture, but their composition can include different herbs and flavours. Lubricants can be found in different forms: gel, liquid and cream (often used for anal penetration because of their disinfecting substances), different colours or textures.They can be internal and external used, for parts as vagina, clitoris, labia, anus, penis and testicles. Usually, lube are used in a couple relationship, during the sexual contact, but they can be also great partners in masturbation, for women and men too.
Lubricants are used to increase the pleasure, but can also be used to reduce pain during intercourse, in cases of anal sex or vaginal sex when the vagina presents dryness. Also, there are some lubricants that contains spermicides that can sustain the role of any birth-control.
Petroleum-Based lubricant:
- - is made from petroleum jelly, mineral oil or petrolatum
- - is the most utilized type of lubrications
- - in contact to latex, it destroy it, so should never be used with condoms or diaphragms
- - it can inflame vagina, beeing perfect for male masturbation and anal contact.
Water-Based lubricant:
- - is made from glycerin, de-ionized water and nontoxic preservatives
- - is safe to be used with latex and other barrier control methods
- - does not cause any irritation
- - is the most recommended lubricant in sexual activity
Silicone-Based lubricant
- - it is similar to water-based lubricant
- - it is completely waterproof, ideal for underwater use
- - is safe to be used with latex
Oil-Based lubricant
- - made from vegetable oils or nut noils, it is the most natural-made lubricant
- - is difficult in beeing washed off
- - it affects latex, so never use it with condoms or diaphragms
- - are the best for masturbation and vaginal penetration
It is good to know that some people may experience skin reactions to certain lubricants, so they should use water-based lubricants and should stay away from the flavored ones.