Deciding on perfect lubricants

Choosing perfect lubricants can make your sex-life even more exciting. Having proper information about lubricants will allow you to become more passionate and enable you to select the right one in accordance with your mood.

For Vaginal Penetration

Even though the vagina creates its own lubrication, usually 10 to 30 seconds after a woman is aroused, some women cannot produce enough lubrication to sustain prolonged making love. Women might have many problems from lacking enough lubrication: painful intercourse, sore/burning genitals for days after, a bladder infection or vaginal infections. A Water Lubricant is good for vaginal penetration. A water based lubricant is made of mostly water, resembling a skinny syrup that feels slick to touch. The only drawback to water based lubes is that after a long period of time, they will dry out requiring more applications. There have been rumors that the glycerine in water based lubes can cause candida albicans in women who are very sensitive or that are vulnerable to getting yeast infections. Therefore the lubricant industry has begun to make Glycerin Free Lubricants. These lubes are safe to use with condoms and therefore are even far better to use in the vagina. Silicone Based Lubricants are even better simply because they stay slippery a lot longer without the need for reapplying. Both these are highly recommended because they're safe to use with condoms, diaphragms, dental dams and sex toys.

For Anal Penetration

This sort of penetration absolutely, positively needs lubrication. In fact, it is recommended that you use more lubrication than necessary because the rectum doesn't produce any lubrication alone. Without a lot of lubrication, the rectum may be temporarily and painfully damaged. There exists never too much lube for anal sex. In the past, oil based lubricants were the only way to go, however, now water-based lubricants have the lasting power and won’t break up condoms during anal sex. An exclusively created anal lubricant is even more preferable for anal sex.

For Masturbation

This applies to both ladies and men. Lubrication applied to the penis or vagina during masturbation increases pleasure and reduce the quantity of friction. Really, any good quality lubricant will do.

Sex Toys

Many of the modern sex toys are made with materials, the jelly material and cyberskin material in particular, that do require a lubricant. These new toys tend to absorb your natural lubricant, drying you out. So adding lubrication will reduce any friction, providing you more pleasure. Please remember, any toys manufactured from latex cannot be used with oil based lubricants or lubricants containing petroleum. The oil based lubricant will make the substance deteriorate, causing cracking and peeling of the latex surface. Also do not use silicone lubricant with silicone toys. When in doubt of what material the product is made of, always use a water based lubricant.

For Oral Sex

Surprisingly, lubrication can be extremely helpful when performing oral sex. If your partner has a dry mouth, lubrication can help to avoid any embarrassing situations or problems. Lubrication is quite helpful when one’s hands or toys will also be involved in orally pleasing his/her partner. But most importantly, lubrication can also add an enjoyable taste to your lover.

Since oil based lubricants are detrimental to use during certain types of sex, it's got not at all been one of my recommended brands, except for male masturbation. I feel that a water based or silicone based lubricant is best, since they can be used in almost any situation. Of course, this guide has been formulated that will help you in picking the very best lubricant for your particular need, but selecting a lubricant is an extremely personal thing. So don’t be afraid to try a few different brands, until you find something you’re comfortable with.