Lube is one of the most important and primal parts of sex. Without lube, pleasurable and fulfilling sex can be hard to achieve. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation, everyone sexually active has lube in common and even those who aren’t sexually active, but in the act of sexual self-exploration can find a use for lube. Which is why today I’d like to help you explore various ways to use lube and to reach a better understanding behind the product that we love so much.
What Is Lubricant Made From?
Lube can be made from various products; water, oil, petroleum or even silicone. The ingredients involved in making lube make a difference to the end result of the feel of the lube and the versatility of the lube. Water-based Lubes are generally better, as they’re safe to use with condoms, easily washed away and can be safely used with silicone toys. Silicon-based Lubes will produce a gritty feeling when used with silicone toys and have a greater risk of causing infection, as it isn’t water-soluble and therefore harder to wash away lingering bacteria. This is particularly important for people prone to yeast infections; it’s incredibly important to use a water-based lube made without glycerin, as sugars found in glycerin feed yeast and cause it to multiply.
When To Use Personal Lubricant
1. Masturbation
Perhaps the most common way to use lube, is to use it to masturbate. If you have dry hands, there’s no need to use a moisturizing lotion that could contain unwanted chemicals that you wouldn’t want entering your body. Applying a few drops of lube makes for a smoother, more pleasurable and tactile experience.
To add to this, you can use lube when you are masturbating with a vibrator. Imagine the sensation that your vibrator normally provides you, whether used anally or vaginally, but now with a tactile sensitive edge provided by sufficient lubrication. Just remember to use a Water-based Lube, as Silicon-based Lubes on a silicone made toy can definitely erode the soft rubber and provide for a less than desirable experience.
2. Vaginal Intercourse
Another common way to use lube is during vaginal intercourse. Realistically, there is no wrong way to use lube; so you can apply it to the penis itself, or to the vagina as you see fit. Always start with a few drops and work up from there, to ensure that the lube doesn’t drip excessively on the sheets or cause your partner to slip everywhere. And if you do reach that point, then this can be easily fixed with a paper towel. For some women who don’t auto-lubricate or find it hard to, lube can be a game-changer.
Many men complain that using a condom ruins sex. This is where lube comes in handy; if your partner is looking for more ways to increase pleasure while being protected, adding a little lube inside the condom ups the sensitivity that he’ll feel inside the latex.
3. Anal Intercourse
Anal intercourse can sometimes be impossible without lube. Asses don’t create their own lubricant like a vagina does, and to ensure safe anal sex, plenty of lube should be involved. One can never be too careful and too much is never enough when it comes to anal intercourse. Again the lube can be applied to the entrance of the anus, or on the penis itself, or both on the outside and inside of the condom. Using lube during anal intercourse can prevent the prevalence of anal tears or fissures, and the lack of friction can lead to a relatively painless experience. It is also one of the ways to prevent the condom from breaking.
4. Blow Job
Lube can also be used during a blow job. In this instance, an edible range of lubes would be ideal, or even flavoured lubes if you don’t enjoy the taste of penis. The role of lube in this scenario is to provide lubrification in place of spit. Women and men often use spit but it can be hard to muster up enough, and a well lubricated mouth provides enough wetness so that your jaw won’t get tired.
5. Massage
Lube can even be used to start off a steamy sex session. Everyone knows that the most important part of sex is foreplay. One of the best was to get your partner in the mood is with a sexy massage. Since any good quality lube is body safe, it can be used as a massage oil and often are marketed as being a lube and massage oil in one. Using it to massage the erogenous areas of your partner or even a simple back rub can lead to a pleasing long lasting sexual experience leaving both you and your partner satisfied.
Now that you know the various ways that lube can be used to better your sex life, I implore you to use this knowledge to go forth and open your minds and your bodies in self and mutual exploration and see where lube can take you!
About the author: Isaac is a consultant from Oh Zone Adult Lifestyle Centres
Jennifer works marketing at Adultsmart an online sex toy shop. She has a non-judgemental approach to sex, sex toys and sexuality. Her favorite saying is if it feels good and right and is not illegal then why not!