Lube gets a bad rap, so we’d like to clear its name here once and for all: Store-bought personal lubricant is not a “crutch” for people with faulty machinery. And reaching for the wet stuff doesn’t mean you’re “not into it,” “frigid” or “kinky.” For women, natural lubrication doesn’t necessarily go hand-in-hand with sexual arousal. Plus, smoking, caffeine, booze, weed, stress, certain days in your menstrual cycle, and cold medicine can all dry you up. Oh yeah, and adding extra lubrication means your sensitive parts can take more and more kinds of stimulation without getting over-sensitive.
But don’t even thinking about pulling a Marlon Brando and reaching for the butter (not even the olive oil, yuppie). Oils can degrade latex (i.e. break the condom!) and can also encourage vaginal infections. So when you’re a friend in need, manmade lubricant is a friend indeed. Don’t have any on your nighstand? We’re big fans of Babeland’s water-based Naturals Organic Lube. It even comes in a pump dispenser for easy one-hand reapplication!
January 10th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I have this product, and love it! I highly recommend it.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hello-
Quick lube question. I am on the Nuva Ring for birth control, and I was wondering if using a silicone based lubricant would affect the ring in any way. I think I heard once that it could possibly coat it and make it less effective? Sounds silly, but I like to be as safe as possible. Thanks!
August 25th, 2009 at 12:26 am
Jessica, it’s not silly at all. As far as we know, based on lab testing, all kinds of lube used in the usual way don’t decrease the effectiveness of the ring.