It is no secret to anyone: sex has numerous health benefits for men and women, and is an important factor in strengthening the union between the couple.
• Sex improves self-esteem; reduces tension; relieves stress; improves blood circulation; is good for the heart; helps to improve the relationship between two; strengthens the muscles of the pelvic region; helps strengthen the immune system against colds and flu; helps burn calories; is good for the skin; improves blood circulation; releases pleasurable and relaxing sensations and is a natural pain reliever in headache relief?, highlights Keila Oliveira, psychologist, sexologist and sex therapist.
And it is exactly thinking of enjoying all these benefits and maximizing the pleasure that many people have with the help of intimate lubricants.
A 2009 Indiana University study, for example, found that women who used lubricants during sexual activity had a more pleasurable and satisfying sex.
Keila Oliveira explains that intimate lubricant is used for sexual purposes normally when natural lubrication is poor or non-existent. Its use reduces friction and prevents injury or burning during the friction of the sexual act. With this, of course, sex becomes more enjoyable for the couple.
However, it is true that the use of intimate lubricants still generates many doubts between men and women. What are the different types of existing products? How to choose a good intimate lubricant? These are just some of the questions. But below you give the answers to these and other questions on the subject.
Different types of intimate lubricants
There are currently several types of lubricants according to the main substance used in their formulation. The main ones are:
- Water based lubricants: They are hypoallergenic (do not cause allergies), do not react with condom latex, do not stain fabrics and are easy to find for sale. However, they are less thick than other intimate lubricants.
- Silicone Based Lubricants: do not react with latex. However, cleaning it from the skin is more difficult (compared to cleaning water-based lubricants), and in some people makeup can cause allergies.
- Oil or petroleum based lubricants: they are thicker than water-based and silicone lubricants. On the other hand, they are contraindicated because they can react with the condom material and cause it to break. Currently, they are practically extinct from the market.
? Intimate lubricant manufacturers today offer a diverse range of products for somewhat specific purposes. It has warming, cooling gel, lubricants with painkillers, smells and tastes, etc., ”adds sexologist Keila.
When to use intimate lubricant?
The use of intimate lubricant is best indicated when natural lubrication is non-existent or inefficient. And there are several reasons for this absence or disability, as sex therapist Keila explains. • In women, vaginal lubrication is equivalent to erection in men, meaning she is aroused enough and ready for sex. However, there are some reasons why this lubrication may be lacking or insufficient. Doesn't that usually mean she doesn't feel like having sex?
According to Keila Oliveira, women take a little longer to get aroused than men. It is estimated that they take 2 or 3 minutes to get the penis erect while women may take about 15 to 20 minutes to achieve arousal. So it is very important to invest a lot in the preliminaries so that this moment comes spontaneously ?, he explains.
"The big problem is that many men feel very distressed and make a direct relationship between vaginal lubrication and women's sexual desire, which as a rule may not be in line with real female desire," comments sex therapist Keila.
That is, often the partner ends up thinking that the woman needs to use the lubricant because she is not aroused enough, is not in the mood to have sex with him.
As Keila Oliveira points out, over time, women lose their ability to naturally lubricate, reaching the peak in menopause. • Contraceptive use can also affect vaginal lubrication as well as other hormonal changes. Can stress and lack of foreplay be other reasons for the problem?
So when this lubrication is not adequate, it is time to use intimate lubricants."Its use is very important in these cases to prevent women from feeling pain, burning or can inflame the vagina canal," says the sexologist.
There is even a program in the SUS (Unified Health System) that offers free distribution of water-based intimate lubricants to menopausal women. This is great as it educates and encourages women and even men at this stage of life to have a healthy and uncomfortable sex life. Does it provide the collective thinking that sex is healthy, important, and not at the entrance of maturity that it should be set aside ?, adds sex therapist Keila.
Benefits of intimate lubricant
As the use of lubricants reduces friction and consequently pain and burning, its use provides that sex is done more pleasantly, with more relaxation and without difficulties.
Keila Oliveira also points out that, currently, some edible intimate lubricants are produced, with flavors and aromatic essences, which may favor oral sex for those people who have problems with the smell and the peculiar taste of the genitals. This is a good tip for those people who would like to invest more in this practice but see their genitals as smelly. Regardless of the goal, this type of lubricant stimulates creativity and can encourage the couple to leave the routine, experiencing different tastes ?, he adds.
Can it be dangerous to use intimate lubricant?
Keila Oliveira explains that some people may feel more sensitive, have a propensity to develop allergies or other skin problems, so the use of intimate lubricant should be careful and take into account the various skin types.
? The biggest danger is that, depending on the composition of the lubricant, there are risks of reacting with latex? What is the material used in condom manufacturing? and thus break the condom. Once a condom breaks or bursts, it stops preventing STD and AIDS and an unplanned pregnancy ?, says sex therapist Keila.
How to choose the ideal intimate lubricant
Here are some tips that will help you when buying intimate lubricant:
- Prefer a water-based lubricant. According to Keila Oliveira, this type of product is the most suitable, because its composition is hypoallergenic (does not cause allergies) and does not react with the latex condom.
- Silicone based lubricants are also a good option. According to Keila Oliveira, silicone-based lubricants are the most modern and are also very suitable because they do not react with latex. However, if the person has an allergic reaction to it, one should opt for the water based product.
- Avoid lubricants based on mineral or vegetable oils. According to sexologist Keila, they are contraindicated because they can react with condom material and cause it to break.
- Escape the lubricants with anesthetics. Sexologist Keila explains that the use of this type of product is highly contraindicated because it can camouflage injuries that may appear at the time of sex and be very dangerous to the health of the genitals.
- Try the edible intimate lubricants. According to Keila, this type of lubricant can be a good alternative for couples who want to invest more in oral sex trying different flavors and essences.
- Never buy a product that is not specific to the genital region. Do not use other substances, such as cream, gel, etc., that are not intended for use in the genital region.
- Talk to an expert. If you are interested in buying an intimate lubricant but are still unsure about your choice of product, talk to your gynecologist who can help by giving you good guidance.
Homemade Lubricant: Is It Worth Using?
Can a woman make her own homemade lubricant using, for example, coconut oil, among other homemade oils?
In the opinion of sexologist Keila this is not recommended. "Are intimate lubricants so easy to find in drugstores and even supermarkets, over the internet, on delivery, and so cheap that it's not even worth investing in products that may be inappropriate, or that may cause allergies or other skin problems?" , highlights.
"Even saliva or even water can help and encourage women with their natural lubrication," adds the professional.
Intimate Lubricant x Anal Sex
Keila Oliveira points out that the intimate lubricant can not only be used for anal sex.
The anus is unable to produce natural lubrication suitable for sex. And because it is an extremely vascularized region, where the risk of bleeding is high and friction with the penis can cause cracks, the use of lubricants is highly indicated, so there is no injury or bleeding ?, explains the sexologist.
Where to buy intimate lubricants
In the gallery below you can see some examples of intimate lubricants that are easily available for sale:
Jontex Intimate Lubricating Gel for R $ 12,20 at Netfarma
KY Intimate Lubricating Gel for $ 19 on Netfarma
Olla Ice Intimate Lubricating Gel for R $ 9,90 00 at Ultrafarma
Intimate Lubricant Prudence Strawberry for $ 17.69 at Online Pharmacy
Vagisil Intimate Lubricating Gel for R $ 15,20 at Netfarma
Viatop Intimate Lubricating Gel for R $ 21,16 at Panvel
K-med hot intimate lubricant for $ 2.00 at Ultrafarma
You now have good information about intimate lubricants and guidelines for choosing a good product. Prefer water-based ones, thus avoiding the risk of allergies and breaking the condom's latex.
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