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 Lubricants,
lubricants, lubricants!
Lubricants
are available in a variety of products containing various
ingredients. Read the label of a vaginal lubricant and buy
only water-based or silicone lubricants. Petroleum based
lubricants damage latex condoms rendering them ineffective,
but you already know that. Here is a photo of Wet,
which is even available in Walmart in the USA. (It is water
soluble).
Why
is My Vagina So Dry?
At one
time or another all women experience vaginal dryness. (Yes,
guys get dry skin on their penises too). Often women believe
that vaginal lubricants are only for women who are not sexually
aroused, or who are going through menopause, or if they are
not very sexually experienced. Lubricants are for all of those
reasons and for masturbating too. But, before you feel sore,
in pain, and or frustrated with yourself, you should know
that normal estrogen fluctuations often cause vaginal dryness.
Vaginal dryness often occurs during your period, if you are
stressed-out, and if you are using a condom with no lubrication!
Yes, vaginal dryness can cause painful sexual intercourse.
(See 'Vagina' for more)
What
Type of Vaginal Lubricant Is Best?
There are many different types of vaginal lubricants available
over-the-counter today. Lubs come in bottles, tubes, in edible
forms, and as vaginal suppositories. Which product works best
for your situation is mostly a matter of personal preference,
or a matter of what you need to use it for. Of course you
can use them for other ways to explore your sexuality. (Masturbation,
anal sex, oral sex, hand jobs, with a vibrator, etc.). You
can buy them on the web if that is more convenient. They are
often less expensive that way.
Silicon
lubricants like 'Wet Platinum' Silicone-Based Lubricant claim
to be made from a superior formula that stays silky
longer than any water-based lubricant and never dries.
Platinum claims it leaves the skin feeling softer and moisturized,
and is guaranteed never sticky, and will not harm latex. (Ill
try it and let you know).
Many
Medications Cause Vaginal Dryness
Several medications can cause a loss of vaginal lubrication
including:
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen
Ortho-Evra
Depo-Provera
Xanax
Ativan
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
Prescribed and over-the-counter cold and allergy medications
Benadryl
Antidepressants
Astroglide, Wet, Juicy lub, Replens or other brands of water-based
lubricants are safe to use with condoms. (I know we keep saying
that). Petroleum-based lubricants such as Vaseline are NOT
-- they can degrade the latex in condoms and diaphragms -
causing holes or tears.) Astroglide or any other water-based
lubricant may be applied directly to the penis by either partner,
or it may be applied to the woman's genitals, either externally
or inside the vagina. Obviously, I cant name all of
the lubs available on the market today. K-Y warming liquid
is another one you may see advertised on TV, personally, I
didn't find it very lubricating or warming and it dried out
very quickly). More reviews in the future.
Astroglide is an amazing lubricant, use alone, or with someone else. It might cost a bit more, but a little it goes a long way.
The lubricant
can be squirted on directly or can be poured into the hand
or on the fingertips and then applied. Additional lubricant
can be used as needed during intercourse. There's no right
or wrong way to use lubricants. Experiment with what works
best for you. Applying lubricant can even be a part of foreplay.
Remember, though, that lubricants are not spermicides and
therefore do not help to prevent pregnancy. (see Birth
Control).
See
Condom Help for more on condoms.
Some lubrication photos, (no, we don't have permission to
use these, but thought they might help you find them faster
in the store). I didn't have time to write to all the manufacturers.
(Legal stuff). Enjoy your lubricants! Wet
now comes in flavors! its a good lube for the price,
look through the lubs section of Condomania.com
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