unscented, colored, clear, liquid, and gels. It can be a bit overwhelming.
There are a few details you should keep in mind when choosing a personal lubricant:
Remember, oil and latex don't mix. Oil breaks down the latex in the condoms, often causing them to break. An oil-based lubricant is fine for manual sex, but if you're planning to continue on to intercourse using a condom, be sure to use a lubricant that is water-based. And when you're using water-based lubricants, if you find your lube is getting a little sticky or thick due to evaporation, a couple of additional drops of H20 will return it to its full lubricity. There's more than one reason to keep a glass of water next to the bed.
Always read the label of a lubricant in its entirety. The big print alone can be misleading sometimes. If you see the word "oil" listed anywhere under ingredients, chances are the product is not water based. If you are sensitive or susceptible to irritation, watch out for the spermicide known as Nonoxynol-9. It can be extremely irritating to both men and women. This is the active ingredient in contraceptive foam and jelly, suppositories, and contraceptive film. With the latter, you insert vaginally, and the heat and moisture "melt" the film to a consistency similar to jelly
Know what you're putting onto your body. Eros is a new silicone lubricant that describes itself as a "bodyglide." Eros, Millennium, and Platinum are three newer products that are made with dimethicone (silicone) and carry no protective value; they aren't water soluble. Fine for external use; I would be careful about internal.
FAVORITE LUBRICANTS FOR MANUAL SEX
I put together a team of field researchers to go and investigate Inch lubricants felt and tasted the best for different sexual activities. The results of our efforts are listed below, though this is by no means an exhaustive study. An asterisk denotes that the product is colorless.
ASTROGLIDE . The Astroglide company uses Second Only to Mother Nature as its byline, and our field researchers would have to agree this product is the closest to our own natural intimate moisture. Astroglide is one of the most popular and easy-to-find brands of water-based personal lubricant. It has a slightly sweet taste and is odorless. You can buy it at your local drugstore and in many supermarkets as well.
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Many women I know prefer colorless lubricants, as they won't stain the sheets or any other material.
SENSURA/SEX GREASE . This is the water-based lubricant of choice for many connoisseurs. It is a clear thick liquid with a velvety texture that maintains its slick feel for a long time. The same product is marketed and packaged under two different names— for the ladies it is called Sensura and bottled in pink, for the men it is called Sex Grease and bottled in black.
K-Y LIQUID . This is the water-based liquid version of the classic lube. It is very similar to Astroglide in texture and taste.
DELUBE . This water-based lubricant is fairly new on the market. It has a nice light texture, and is tasteless and clear. Besides being a great all-around lubricating product, one of the best things about DeLube is its ability to heighten the skin's sensations. Benzalonium chloride (the active ingredient that causes the sensation) is used as a natural spermicide in Canada and throughout Europe.
BODY WISE LIQUID SILK . A water-based non-glycerine British product. Its creamy texture doesn't get sticky because there is no glycerine.
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If, while using Midnite Fire, a drop starts down your wrist or the side of your hand, lick it off in front of him to show that you and your tongue are connected.
MIDNITE FIRE . This is the product that "snaps open." Midnite Fire will surely bring you lots of enjoyment. It not only comes in a variety of flavors, it also becomes very warm with gentle rubbing and even warmer when you blow on it following the rub. Not to worry, though—the heat only builds to a certain
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