Astroglide Glycerin & Paraben Free Lubricant Liquid, Water Based Personal Lubricant, 2.5 oz.

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They’re used to kill bacteria, yeast, and mold (and you can imagine why it’s important to keep those kinds of organisms out of your personal lubricant!). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s best to avoid lubricants with a pH higher than 4.5 because this can throw off your vagina’s natural pH balance. Also, opt for a lubricant with a low osmolality, which will prevent drying out the vaginal mucous membrane. Hoo Raa’s lube has been designed for “frictionless fumbles together or alone” with 240mg of CBD isolate added for good measure. When going through menopause, it's normal to experience vaginal dryness due to a decrease in oestrogen levels - but this doesn't mean sex can no longer be enjoyable. Investing in the best lubricant for menopause dryness can make sex as enjoyable as it once was.

It’s designed to be used as a massage oil and a lubricant so is safe to use internally. But do note, as an oil product, it is not safe to be used with latex or silicone toys so will break condoms or glyde dams. That said, it’s still a great product and one we started to use on non-sex days when we felt a bit of vaginal discomfort. The reason for that is due to the different botanical oils including lavender, grapeseed oil and CBD which are used to minimise discomfort. It also created a lovely fragrance which while lovely, is strong so worth noting if you are sensitive to smell. Yes. In fact, more lubricant can help the condom do its job even better. Additional lubricant can reduce friction even further to minimize the chance of the condom breaking. It can also reduce the chance of irritation of delicate tissues which can lead to infection.BioFilm, Inc. will use the information on this form to provide you a free sample as well as to provide updates and marketing. Specifically:

The formula is long-lasting, moisturizing, and easy to clean up. You won’t have to worry about it leaving behind any bothersome stains because of its water base. It’s infused with light lemon and vanilla scents without irritating chemical additives making it ideal for anyone with sensitive skin. Plus, it’s safe for silicone toys and latex condoms. This silicone lube contains just two ingredients: Cyclomethicone and dimethicone, two types of silicone that are FDA approved for use in skincare products. ASTROGLIDE X Silicone Gel These features help propylene glycol to keep lubricants wetter longer while also adding a slippery feel and cushion – think of it as a kind of buffer zone that reduces friction in your vagina. When it came to testing, we had a lot to choose from including natural options, CBD versions and even bottles of probiotics. There was an endless supply of interesting options to try but all of the products we selected were of very high quality.

For penetrative sex without a condom, we recommend WOO’s More Play Coconut Oil Lube because it has a subtle vanilla flavor and is safe to swallow. For penetrative sex with a condom, we recommend Lube Life’s Water-Based Personal Lubricant. According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, 50 per cent of women experience vaginal dryness and painful sex, but 90 per cent don’t seek out any help. So, be sure to seek out help if you are experiencing vaginal dryness because the good news is, there are treatments out there for this. What treatments can alleviate symptoms of vaginal dryness? WOO’s More Play Coconut Oil lube has a really impressive ingredient list full of natural components like organic coconut oil, vanilla flavor, and beeswax. This coconut oil-based lube is long-lasting and great for combating severe dryness. While it can’t be used with latex condoms, it’s great for those engaging in solo play or who aren’t using a condom for partner sex. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) reviewed the safety of methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben in 1984 and concluded they were safe for use in cosmetic products at levels up to 25%. Typically parabens are used at levels ranging from 0.01 to 0.3%, at the present time there is no reason for consumers to be concerned about the use of cosmetics containing parabens.

Besides these natural ingredients, many lubes contain preservatives. Sodium benzoate and citric acid are two such preservatives that are considered to be safe. Hydroxyethylcellulose is another ingredient you might see in lube; it is helpful for those trying to conceive because lubes with this ingredient closely mimic natural vaginal fluids and have been found to be helpful because they don't decrease sperm motility.Parabens are a cheap and widely available solution for antimicrobial preservatives. So, although parabens are being phased out of products by the demand of the consumer, it will be decades before alternatives are used all of the time. Women going through menopause commonly experience vaginal dryness. It's also a common symptom for women going through cancer treatment, or during pregnancy or after childbirth. This can obviously be very uncomfortable and can impact your sexual health and sex life too. How do you apply lubricant? Pros: These are the most slippery and work well with latex condoms and in water. They also don't evaporate easily and many are free of glycols and glycerin. Understand osmolality: Some popular water-based lubes have a high osmolality, which means they have a bigger number of dissolved particles per unit of water. That comes with one downside: Repeatedly using a high-osmolality lubricant can actually dry you out over time, Dr. Streicher explains. To cut down on this issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using a lube with an osmolality of 1,200 mOsm/kg or below. (Many brands advertise their osmolality in their product listings.) But while our chemists and researchers can wax poetic about all the amazing properties of each compound included in our lubes, we realize the average lube user might have questions about our ingredients, why they’re included in our different lubricant formulas, and what exactly these ingredients “do.”