Lubricant is an important but often overlooked part of your sex life. Lubricating oil can not only increase lubrication and reduce the discomfort caused by friction, but also increase stimulation and enhance pleasure. However, different lubricants have different applicable scopes, scenarios and sexual methods. Therefore, choosing the lubricant that suits you best can better enhance your sexual experience.
How to choose the right lubricant for you?
Choose the lubricant that suits you to better enhance your experience. There are different types of lubricants, and each type has different effects, as well as its own advantages and disadvantages. There is no perfect lubricant, so choosing the one that suits you is the most important.
1. Water-based lubricant
Water-based lube is the most common and widely used lube and is suitable for a wide variety of sexual activities, including oral sex. Will not react with latex condoms and silicone sex toys. It is also the most suitable lubricant for sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, you can test it by applying a little lubricant behind your ears before using lubricant. It's also very easy to clean, even on sheets and knitted items. However, the corresponding water-based lubricant also has its shortcomings. It is easy to dry out and often needs to be reapplied repeatedly during sex.
2. Silicone-based lubricant
Compared with water-based lubricants, silicone-based lubricants can last longer, are more lubricating, and are more suitable for long-term sexual activities. It is also safe to use with condoms. The disadvantage of the corresponding silicone-based lubricant is that it cannot be used with silicone sex toys, as it will destroy the silicone surface and cause damage to the sex toys.
3. Oil-based lubricants
Oil-based lube is the longest-lasting and thickest lube, and can also give you a natural and smooth feeling. But if you accidentally get it on your sheets or clothes, it will become difficult to clean. Oil-based lubes can react with latex condoms and dental dams, causing rupture and increasing the risk of infection.
How to use lubricants better?
1. Start with a small amount
When you first start using lube, start with a small amount and add more as you feel and need. In this way, you can know the approximate amount of lubricant you need, and you can also get better comfort and pleasure.
2. Apply lubricant to both sides
Applying lubrication to each other not only enhances comfort and sensation, but also takes the opportunity to tease your partner, increase each other's sexual excitement, reduce friction and increase lubrication and comfort.
3. Communication is always key
Communicate with your partner, apply an appropriate amount of lubricant before sex, understand how much lubricant feels good to the other person, and what method to use to apply lubricant to the right place. Agree is very sexy.
4. Warm up
You can put the lubricating oil on the palm of your hand, heat the lubricating oil with the heat of your palm, and rub the lubricating oil on the palm of your hand.
5. Repeat application
If you are using a water-based lubricant, remember to reapply it in time, as it tends to dry out during use. Don't find it too troublesome. It can reduce the discomfort caused by friction and increase the pleasure at the same time. Of course, if you want to have long-lasting sex, silicone-based or oil-based lubricants may also need to be reapplied.
6. Lubricate sex toys
Lubricant not only greatly improves the sexual experience, it is also very helpful when using sex toys and improves the pleasure when using sex toys. However, please note that if you are using silicone-based lubricant, remember to avoid mixing with it. Use with silicone sex toys.
Are there other uses for lubricants?
Yes, lube can also be used as massage oil to give your partner an erotic massage as foreplay. It can even provide moisturizing effect to the skin, but it is worth noting that not all lubricants have this effect.
What can't be used as a lubricant?
Although there are some common items in life, it seems that they can be used as lubricants. However, it is actually not allowed, such as baby oil, petroleum jelly, moisturizing lotion, etc. These items may contain some irritating ingredients, which will destroy the pH and flora balance and increase the risk of infection.
Final thoughts
Lubricant is an important part of sexual life and has a great impact on sexual experience. Lubricant is not only effective during penetrative intercourse, it can also improve pleasure during masturbation or using sex toys. Different types of lubricants have different functions and application ranges. There is no "perfect" lubricant, and each lubricant has its corresponding shortcomings. Therefore, it is important to choose a lubricant that suits you based on your needs. Lubricant is an excellent addition to sex play, improving pleasure and comfort.