There are so many varieties of lubricants to pick from the store shelves, picking the best personal lubricant for you and your partner requires some detective work. Personal lubricants, or lube, can enhance sexual pleasure for both parties involved in many ways. The main purpose of a personal lubricant is to reduce friction, thereby reducing discomfort and pain. Added bonus benefits are that some lubes have a warming effect when they come in contact with the skin, and there are some lubricants that are made with glycerin and sugar, giving them various delicious flavors.

While there are many benefits to using a personal lubricant when natural lube is low or not available (like for anal sex), there are some important considerations to think about when choosing the perfect one. Oil based lube is not recommended any time that sex toys, novelties, or birth control devices such as diaphragms and condoms are being used. The oil will break down these things. Water based lubricants are safe to use with toys and birth control, but often dry out fairly quickly, so frequent applications are common, and recommended. Silicone based personal lubricants last longer than the water based ones, but can be hard to wash off and could cause damage to silicone toys. Some companies manufacture combination lubricants, a mix of water and silicone.

Personal Lubricant that is flavored is for external use only, for example, for oral sex. Flavored lube is not recommended for use inside the vagina or the rectum, because the glycerin in them can cause infections. Lubricants that have a warming sensation are generally some of the most popular ones that people really enjoy.

For the most part, silicone based personal lubricant is recommended for anal sex and sex using toys like vibrators and dildos. These lubes are thicker and will stay on longer, which is important because unlike the vagina, there is no natural lubrication at all. Men who are looking for a lube for masturbating will generally like the oil based ones because they are more slick, but again, do NOT use the oil lubes for vaginal penetration or with condoms or toys. For vaginal intercourse, it becomes a matter of personal preference as to which lubricant feels the best (provided, remember, that it is not flavored). Especially if you are prone to yeast infections to begin with, look for the glycerin free lubricants. Always read labels carefully before you buy a personal lubricant. Make sure that there is nothing used in the lube that you are or may be allergic to. If you and your partner are trying to get pregnant, there is some evidence that the chemicals in lubes are damaging to sperm, so take that into consideration if you need to.

Even though there are a whole list of things concerning lube to watch out for, keep in mind that once you get familiar with the different types, you can experiment more freely and be on your way to entirely new sensations during your erotic encounters, thanks to the perfect personal lubricant.

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