5 Reasons You Should Use Lube More Often
No doubt, lubricants are wonderful for sex. They make sex more enjoyable for a variety of reasons and they’re something anybody can use. Lube is essential for both your sexual health and pleasure, which is why we always recommend having lube as part of your sexual routine. Here’s five reasons lube should be a standard part of your bedroom kit!
How to have a healthy sex life in isolation? -- This is a question of great concern for partners who are cooped up together. They are striving to maintain a healthy sex life amid the global pandemic. This is a dire situation as every aspect of our lives has been impacted, including our sex lives. Ensuring that you have a place to live, food to eat, and life basics are essential. However, we cannot negate the importance of sex in our lives.
What does lube do for vaginas?
First, let’s talk about what lube does for people with vaginas. There’s a terrible misconception that lube is meant for broken vaginas or that someone who isn’t naturally wet isn’t turned on. This is absolutely false. There’s a variety of reasons that someone’s vagina might not be WAP-level naturally lubricated, most of which are completely normal.
Reasons your vagina might be dry
- Perfectly normal hormonal fluctuations
- Medication side effects
- Not enough foreplay
- You just had a baby (particularly if you’re breastfeeding)
- Not enough foreplayCertain medical procedures (hysterectomy, radiation therapy etc.)Psychological reasons
Notice how nothing on that list points to a broken vagina? ;)
Lube is one way to help sex feel more enjoyable whether your natural lubricant is dripping or a little on the dryer side. Lube makes everything move easier, reducing unwanted friction that can result in discomfort or even vaginal damage (eek!) There’s nothing wrong with using lube during sex, in fact, we think it’s pretty great! Here’s why:
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Artificial lubricants can help enhance arousal.
It has been clinically shown and scientifically tested that moist skin is more sensitive to touch. Lube keeps your skin and sex organs smooth, supple, and boosts sexual pleasure. Lube also reduces friction during penetration either by a partner or solo by your favorite sex toys. Whether you’re getting it on through the front or back door, using lube makes things a lot more pleasurable.
Lube can also help you keep going longer. You may experience chafing or dryness without a lube, especially for a more extended session. Lube can be a great aid to keep the action going from start to finish. Even a small amount can make a huge difference!
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Lubricants help you have safe sex.
Not only does a personal lubricant intensify your sensations, it can also protect you from infections and unplanned pregnancy. Because the moisture from lube reduces friction, condoms are less likely to break, which lowers your risk of infection and/or unplanned pregnancy. If you fear condom breakage during vigorous sex, lube should put those worries to rest.
Lube can also help prevent infections because the temperature generated during sex with lube is usually lower than sex without it. Bacteria thrive in warm temperatures so lube can help keep unhealthy strains at bay.
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Using lubricants is great for foreplay.
Lubing up your partner or toys can make for seriously arousing foreplay. Next time you’re getting ready for sex, try pouring lube over your partner’s penis, strap-on, vagina, or favorite sex-toy. Not only will this make getting down to business easier, the visual stimulation of watching each other lube up is a great way to enhance the mood and bring you closer!
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Lube and anal go together.
The anus does not produce lubrication like the vagina, so lube is pretty much essential for any anal play. Lube use during anal will help prevent fissures and any tearing of this sensitive and delicate tissue. Ouch! It can also be wildly stimulating and has the same safety benefits we talked about earlier. When going downtown the backway, always make sure to lube up. You’ll thank us later.
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Lube can be great for solo sex too!
With warming and tingling varieties of lube, there’s tons to explore on your own as well. Lube use during masturbation is a great way to heat things up when you’re loving on yourself. Pour a little (or a lot) on your fingers for toe-curling handjobs or slather up a vibrator and enjoy yourself all the more. Lube is a fantastic sex aid whether you’re with a partner or flying solo!
Lubes are essential in our sexual activities for obtaining maximum pleasure and there are so many different kinds available, it’s actually really fun to explore! Some are better for anal, some for vaginal; others are great for toys and hand-jobs too. There are even flavored lubes for an oral play that tastes and smells like food (although aren’t always great for the vagina, so do your research first.)
It’s our pleasure to help find a lube that will become your new bedside go-to. Check out our stock here!
