Part 1: How to Choose Your Intimate Lubricant?

Generally used to counteract vaginal dryness, intimate lubricants are a kind of sex toys that allow for more pleasant and painless intercourse. But faced with all the products that exist, we are often a little lost. How to choose your intimate lubricant?

Whether for a vaginal dryness or for a purely "recreational" use, the use of intimate lubricant gives rise to reports more pleasant and less painful. Many products exist in pharmacy or supermarkets. But how to choose? Which product to favor, for which use?

Why use an intimate lubricant?

"Vaginal lubrication is a natural process that is born of desire," explains Dr. David Elia, a gynecologist. "When the woman is sexually excited, the walls of the vagina will" sweat "and give vaginal lubrication made of water to a large extent. "

But sometimes, the lubrication does not occur in sufficient quantities: "All situations that make this wall is unable to transpire, to give this water from the blood vessels, will lead to insufficient lubrication. Since she is born under desire, she can not come to order, just like the erection in man, "adds Dr. Elia.

This phenomenon of vaginal dryness usually occurs during menopause in mature women, or when the young woman has vaginal mycosis, which produces discomfort. Lack of lubrication can also be psychological if the woman does not have enough desire or is afraid of pain. It is estrogen that mainly induces this natural lubrication, which is why women whose ovaries do not work (menopause, breastfeeding, ...) have drought problems during intercourse.

"Basically, the addition of intimate lubricant is essential for a harmonious, painless and pleasant sexual intercourse, and to optimize the ratio by an orgasm. It is also necessary when the report is done with a condom, "says the gynecologist. "Without this adult toys, the report will be uncomfortable or even painful and may lead to bleeding. "

The different types of lubricants, advantages, and disadvantages

There are three types of lubricants available in pharmacies and in supermarkets: water-based lubricants, silicone-based lubricants or oil-based lubricants. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages and its ideal use.

WATER-BASED: THE MOST PRACTICAL

Water-based lubricants are the most commonly used and are the most popular ones for gynecologists. They are easy to clean, do not stain, do not stick and can be safely used with adult sex toys or condoms. There is a wide range for medical or recreational use: odorless and colorless, scented, edible, heating effect, stimulator or orgasm retarder. Negative point: Water-based lubricants cannot be used in water because they dissolve completely. It must also sometimes repeat the application because they dry quickly. In addition to water, some contain glycerol as well as synthetic or vegetable propylene glycol, which maintains hydration and slippery texture.

SILICONE BASED: THE MOST LUBRICATING

If you want a good-looking, water-resistant lubricant, opt for a silicone-based lubricant that keeps the texture of the product slippery, even under water. Its lubricity is five times higher on average than water-based products. However, this type of lubricant is not compatible with silicone sex toys, and can even damage them. And even if it is not dangerous, this type of lubricant is not recommended for oral sex, especially since it can leave a bad taste in the mouth. An astringent soap is also needed to get rid of the silicone-based lubricant, which is a product that stains. It most often contains dimethicone, dimethiconol, and Cyclomethicone.