What are the best lubricants? Our buying advice
Lubricants are winning allies for improving the quality of sexual performance, but also for solo masturbation (with or without sextoy). And since our intimacy deserves the utmost attention, here are our tips - complete with detailed explanations - for choosing the right product.
- · How to choose the lubricant: some useful advice!
- Pjur: the lubricant for pregnant or menopausal women
- ACVIOO: the lubricant for those who want to restore sexual harmony with their partner
- Durex: a guarantee against vaginal dryness
- Excite: to stimulate life under the sheets!
- · Control: the aloe vera lubricant for the most sensitive skin
How to choose the lubricant: some useful advice!
Whether it is a water-based, mixed or silicone lubricant, it is preferable to favor a product with the fewest possible ingredients. The intimate mucous membranes are particularly sensitive and external agents can be perceived as attacks. To guarantee the effect. moisturizing, focus on aloe vera or jojoba extracts.
- If you don't use condoms: lubricants based on oils or water are the safest and most quality ones. Whether it's a petroleum-based lubricant, vegetable oil or margarine, they are all effective and safe for the intimate mucous membranes.
Did you know?
If you have coconut oil on hand, you can use it as a natural lubricant, it is inexpensive and very effective (not for use on condoms). It is also absolutely useful as a natural moisturizer for the face!
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Pjur: the lubricant for pregnant or postmenopausal women
The silicone-based Pjur lubricant has been formulated more specifically for a woman with sensitive skin. It provides long-lasting lubrication and can be used for erotic massages as well as for anal and vaginal sex, but also for masturbation. It respects the vaginal mucous membranes and its odorless, fragrance-free and preservative-free formulation guarantees a high skin tolerance, dermatologically tested and approved.
Why do we love it?
This silicone gel is compatible with condoms, even in latex, as it contains neither oil nor fat. It can also be used by pregnant women and is really effective if you want to restore the hydrolipidic balance of the mucous membranes after childbirth or during menopause.
Who do we recommend it to?
For those with easily irritated skin, for pregnant or menopausal women, for those looking for a lubricant with an excellent quality / price ratio.
You can find it on Amazon for less than 8 euros!
ACVIOO: the lubricant for those who want to restore sexual harmony with their partner
It is the best-selling on Amazon and the news does not surprise us at all, we are talking about the unique and inimitable ACVIOO, an entirely natural lubricating gel. To be used safely even with condoms, this product not only improves sexual performance by solving the (very common) problem of vaginal dryness, but also helps prevent erectile dysfunction. The formula with optimal PH of this lubricant, totally odorless and colorless, has healing and moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, so it gives pleasure without attacking the skin.
Why do we love it?
We like it because it disappears with water and leaves no traces, it is delicate on the skin of the whole body and does not burn or cause irritation, it favors a delicate and stimulating penetration.
Who do we recommend it to?
We recommend it to those who have lost tune during sexual intercourse and are looking for a natural product to recover it.
You can find it on Amazon for about 10 euros!
Durex: a guarantee against vaginal dryness
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And in our list the leading brand could certainly not be missing when it comes to products for sexual well-being: here is the lubricating gel par excellence, Durex Massage 2 in 1. To spread delicately on the genitals but also on the rest of the body for sensual and relaxing massages, it is the ideal product for all couples who want to intensify their understanding under the covers and take care of each other (and vice versa) also from a sexual point of view.
Why do we love it?
Because it is compatible with all Durex condoms and sex toys, because it is based on silicone and water, therefore it is not greasy and does not stain, and, being dermatologically tested, it is delicate on the skin.
Who do we recommend it to?
We recommend it to those who want to permanently eradicate the problem of dryness and stimulate the pleasure of the couple during sex.
Buy it on offer on Amazon: it costs less than 7 euros!
Excite: to stimulate life under the sheets!
To finally get your sex life off the ground, what's better than a lubricating gel? One of the best in the category, also chosen by Amazon, is undoubtedly the Excite lubricant, designed for him and for her. It is in fact a product designed for anal and vaginal pleasure, which lends itself well to being used also as a couple's massage oil. The ingredients contained within this water-based lubricant are natural and obviously exclude parabens, sugars and chemical fragrances. Furthermore, if you are not 100% satisfied, the entire cost will be refunded.
Why do we love it?
Because it is not greasy and does not stain, it releases the aphrodisiac properties of the Guarana extracts contained within it and, finally, because it is made according to a light and dermatologically tested formula.
Who do we recommend it to?
For those who want to embark on new sensory experiences and are looking for an extra stimulus under the sheets.
Buy it on Amazon: it's on offer!
Control: the aloe vera lubricant for the most sensitive skin
We close the list of the best lubricants with Control's aloe vera gel, a CE medical device. It is a 100% made in Italy product, designed to experience intimate relationships with even more transport. As we have previously pointed out, there is nothing to be ashamed of in using a lubricant, quite the opposite. It's a smart way to take matters into your own hands and improve the quality of your sexual relationship with your partner. With this aloe vera and water based lubricant, to be used both with and without a condom, you can say goodbye to vaginal dryness and enjoy sex in a healthy and complete way.
Why do we love it?
Because it is not greasy and does not stain, it arrives home in an anonymous package, it lubricates but does not attack and releases a delicate jasmine aroma.
Who do we recommend it to?
The Control lubricating gel is especially suitable for those with very sensitive skin since, being paraben-free, it does not attack the tissues, but rather implements the beneficial and emollient properties of aloe.
See the product on Amazon: it is on offer and costs about 6 euros!
A lubricant is a substance designed to stimulate a woman's natural lubrication, sometimes insufficient during penetration. These treatments, in fact, are not reserved only and exclusively for anal sex:
- Lubricates the mucous membranes in case of vaginal dryness / insufficient secretions
- Stimulates vaginal orgasm
- Avoid annoying rubbing and overheating of the mucous membranes
- Facilitates penetration (not only of the penis but also of sextoys and other accessories)
- When flavored, it livens up oral sex
Water-based, silicone or mixed lubricant: which one to choose?
What are the differences between all types of lubricants? Their advantages and disadvantages? Which brand to prefer? Should we bet on organic? At what price?
Follow the guide and our advice:
> Water-based lubricants:
They are the most natural and common. They are very popular because they do not stain, dry quickly and are easy to clean. They are compatible with all condoms, erotic toys and sex toys, even in silicone, without running the risk of damaging them. However, they are a little less effective and therefore need to be spread more frequently. They cannot be used in the shower or in the bath, otherwise they will melt. From a hygienic point of view, on the other hand, they are the ideal choice!
> Silicone-based lubricants:
These lubricants have a thicker and buttery consistency, are indicated for women suffering from severe vaginal dryness and in case of anal penetration. More effective than water-based lubricants, they facilitate penetration and are effective for longer. The glycerin contained within them prevents them from drying out or becoming sticky. Another advantage is that they can be used in water, so you just have to imagine how many hot moments you can experience with your partner in the shower or immersed in the tub!
Warning: they are incompatible with condoms and silicone accessories. Furthermore, even if it is a certified and safe medical silicone, it is still preferable to avoid contact with the mouth and face during oral intercourse (of both sexes). For the rest, let yourself go and enjoy!
> Oil-based or mixed lubricants:
Mixed or oil-based lubricants contain only natural ingredients, such as coconut, almond or flaxseed oil, but also pure aloe vera extracts and essential oils.
These products are very effective and have the advantage of being able to be used in total peace of mind and safety during sex. They are also compatible with most sex toys (to be checked once the material of the latter is) and can be used in water. Given their pleasant aroma, they can be spread all over the body for relaxing and aphrodisiac massages.
Warning: it is best to avoid them if you use a condom, because the oil could make it porous and corrupt its effectiveness!
> The use of an intimate gel can greatly improve comfort during sex and penetrations (vaginal and anal) in order to avoid pain due to vaginal friction or dryness. Sensitive, pregnant or menopausal women can often experience a hydrolipidic imbalance in the vaginal flora, so it is a precious ally for them.
> Other use: anal penetration, often more delicate or even painful (for women, as for men). Silicone gels are more effective and are especially recommended for this type of relationship.
> They are also used to revive sex, increase sexual pleasure and libido and amplify sensations: some lubricants have a warming or, conversely, refreshing effect. Others have particular textures: creamy and sometimes even sparkling!
The sweet tooth will be tempted by flavored lubricants: strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, there is something for everyone and most of the time they are even edible!
It is a natural mechanism due to "arousal and sexual desire. The flow of blood reaches the erogenous zones and fills the arteries near the vagina, thus hydrating the internal walls. This process is called"oozing", and serves to facilitate penetration. However, there may be many situations or conditions that interfere with arousal and therefore cause vaginal dryness.
When menopause or hormonal disorders occur, estrogen deficiency can have more or less significant consequences on natural lubrication. In addition, some medications (antidepressants, etc.) or surgery can also cause vaginal dryness. Obviously the absence of desire is a direct cause of the lack of lubrication.
Can I use a lubricant with a sex toy or condom?
> All water-based lubricants are compatible with sex toys (including silicone) and all condoms. They are the most recommended by gynecologists because their composition is generally very respectful of the mucous membranes. They are often edible, especially when flavored.
> Mixed lubricants with the presence of oil are compatible with most sex toys, including silicone. But be careful, they are not always compatible with condoms, because fatty substances can make the protections porous.
> Silicone-based lubricants are compatible with all condoms and silicone-free sex toys only.
