Lube Will Revolutionise Your Sex Life
Being wet matters! Usually, a woman’s body produces natural lubrication when she’s turned on, but sometimes, for several reasons, there just isn't enough. In such cases, lube adds the wetness lacking for smooth and comfy sex. But whether you need extra moisture or not, lube guarantees to make sex super slippery and impressive.
According to Cosmopolitan magazine:
Sex without lubrication is no fun at all.
Choosing the right lube depends on your goal. Lubricants have different textures and gimmicky additions—thin, thick, flavoured, silicone-based, water-based, warming, and cooling—all promising crazy added sizzle in your sexy endeavours.
Lubes are also great if you’re looking to amp up solo- or foreplay. They add a zany new layer of sensation and a wow factor that boggles the mind.
Now let's look at the various uses there are for lubes:
For VAGINAL SEX
A woman’s bodily lubrication depends on several factors: natural dryness, fluctuating hormone levels, stress and medication, to name some. The tissues of the vaginal canal are susceptible, and without enough lubricant, sex can be painful. There will be times when a woman won’t be as wet as she’d like to be – and this is when lubricant comes into play. Soft, silky and slippery sex is so much more delicious than suffering through!
Recommended lubes for vaginal intercourse: Yes Lube | Pjur Women Toy Lube | Pjur Woman Nude
For ANAL SEX
You may wonder why you can’t use regular lubricant during anal sex. The thing is, you can – but anal lube will make the experience that much better. The anus and rectum are not self-lubricating, so lube is always needed to make this type of play pleasurable. Anal lube is thicker than other lubes, so it offers more protection to the thin skin of the anus and rectum and lasts longer than vaginal lube.
Say goodbye to friction and dryness and hello to moist tissue that stretches in readiness. Quality lubricants also make condom use safer.
Recommended lubes for anal sex: Lubricants for Anal Sex | Pjur Analyse Me | Pjur Power Premium Cream |
For ORAL SEX
Welcome to the world of flavoured lubricants! Although we wouldn’t want to use flavoured lube whenever we go down on our partners, some variants offer tempting ways to enjoy new experiences. Picture dripping lube onto your crown jewels and asking your partner to guess which flavour it is, or using oral sex lip gloss to mouth your way across her body!
Recommended lubes for oral sex: Flavoured Lubes | AquaGlide Flavoured Lubricant
For SEX TOYS
Here is an important tip: when playing with sex toys, you must be extra diligent about the lubricant you use. Never use silicone-based lubes with silicone toys. They will erode the silicone in the toys. Water-based lubes are the only way to go with silicone toys, but in their favour, silicone-based lubes are compatible with glass, hard plastic, marble and stainless steel toys.
Recommended lubes for use with sex toys: Pjur Aqua | Aquaglide | See All Water-Based Lubes
For CONDOMS
There is a vast misconception that silicone-based lubes harm condoms, causing them to tear. Misinformation! Silicone does not have any reaction with any make of condoms, including latex and polyisoprene. Silicone lubes last longer, are hypoallergenic, and, according to some people, more body-friendly than water-based lubes. Whatever your preference, both water-based and silicone-based lubes are safe with condoms.
Avoid using oil-based lubes however, because they are not condom-friendly.
Recommended lubes for use with condoms: Pjur Aqua | Silicone-based Lubes | Water-Based Lubes
The British Independent once said:
A 2013 study of 2451 women aged between 18-68 found that overall, women felt positive about lubricants, preferring sex to feel more wet than not. Nine out of ten women felt that sex was more comfortable, pleasurable and overall better when using lubrication.
It can also make sex feel pleasurable for men too. Having a well-lubricated penis not only enhances pleasure but also prevents damage or abrasion to the delicate tissues of the vagina and penis. It can also help make sexual intercourse last longer if it feels good.
For STIMULATING SENSATIONS
Add some fun to your sex life with lubes that add sensation to your intimate parts. Warming lubes have tiny amounts of capsaicin to gently but decisively get your juices hopping, while cooling lubes contain mint or menthol to bring on a sudden chill. In addition, different sensations can cause quicker orgasms, and hey, it’s always fun to try out new things!
Recommended lubes for stimulating sensations: Durex Play Warming Lube Stimulating lubricants.
For HIM TO LAST LONGER DURING SEX
Gents, did you know we stock sprays and glides for desensitising the skin of your penis, preventing premature ejaculation and allowing you to last longer for your partner? You will find options in our collection of delay serums and sprays.
Recommended lubes for delaying ejaculation: Pjur Med Pro-Long Spray | Pjur Superhero Glide
For WATER PLAY
There is only one type of lubricant to use when engaging in sexy water play. You've got it - silicone-based! This type of lube stays slick for a good while to bolster your aquatic fun.
Recommended lubes for water games: System Jo Hybrid Lube | 2-in-1 Durex Massage Gel
For SOLO PLAY
As can be imagined, any lube makes solo fun better than it already is. If you’re wondering whether it's to be silicone- or water-based lube, look at our Lubricant Buyers' Guide, which explains their differences.
Recommended lubes for self-gratification/masturbation: Yes Lube | Pjur Bodyglide | Pjur for Women.
IN SHORT:
Silicone-based lubes last longer, can be used in the shower, are sometimes a little more expensive than water-based ones and cannot be used with silicone toys.
Water-based lubes are absorbed by the skin more quickly, are cheaper, and can be used with silicone toys. However, they are not suitable for water play. Oh, and water-based lubes don’t stain fabric.
Regardless of what type of sex you're having, Matilda’s has the best range of personal lubricants for your sex life. Browse through them, check our Guide to Personal Lubricants, or our Best-Selling Lubes for Great Sex, and you can't go wrong!
