PERSONAL LUBRICANTS

Personal lubricants are products designed to enhance sexual pleasure and for body massage. Personal lubricants are not a new innovation but have been in use for thousands of years. Today there is an endless array of products that have been created to satisfy a variety of needs and desires. Some are designed to lubricate the vagina or anus for increased pleasure during sex, others for oral sex. These are available in various flavors and scents. Still other lubricants increase the sensitivity of the penis or vagina for increased pleasure. For women who experience vaginal dryness lubricants are essential to pleasurable sex. Our web page will help you to select a product that best suits your needs.

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The ingredients used to make these products vary and are based upon their intended use. Not all products are suitable for use for some purposes and you must give consideration to this   when making a selection. Mineral oil based lubricants, for example, should not be used with condoms as it can weaken the latex, reducing or eliminating their effectiveness. Silicone based lubricants should not be used with some silicone plastic dildos or other toys as it may soften the plastic. But even with these few limitations there are countless products available for any sexual activity you may imagine or desire.

The basic oils used in these products include:

Water-based products are water soluble and the most popular lubricants. These products are less irritating to the body, however, they do tend to dry our rather quickly during use. They often contain ingredients that slow down the drying process and if they do dry, their effectiveness can be easily restored with the addition of a little water. An added advantage of these products is that they are easier to clean up and generally do not leave permanent stains on clothing or bedding.

Silicone-based lubricants last a long time. They don’t evaporate or dry out during use but do require soap and water to remove from the body. Because they don’t dry out or absorb into the body less is required and there is less to clean up. They also work well for underwater sexual activity.

Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, though inexpensive, are difficult to remove from the body after use. They are not water soluble and require soap and water for cleanup. They also tend to adhere to the lining of the vagina or anus and create an opportunity for bacterial growth. Lighter viscosity oil based lubricants such as baby oil, while easier to wash off, still have some of the disadvantages of gel products.

 Additives: Most products come with additives that increase their usefulness. There are products in liquid or gel form and those in heavier form such as creams. They come in various flavors and different scents. There are warming lubricants and those with sensitizers to enhance and extend the sexual experience.

Our website will provide you with a means of rapidly locating products of interest that offer basic product information, thus enabling you to make an informed decision before you purchase.

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