The lubricant is a product that is applied to intimate areas to promote glide. But apart from making things glide, what exactly is it for?
Why use lubricant?
1 - Amplify pleasure
The use of lubricant first of all allows you to amplify pleasure and sensations. Let me explain: when you get a massage, it's nice. When you get a massage with massage oil, it's immediately much better. Simply because the oil will allow the hands to glide over the body and avoid all friction. Lubricant is exactly the same. It is actually the massage oil for intimate areas. Once applied, the lubricant will prevent friction and smooth the caresses and thus amplify pleasure. And that, we say yes!
2 - Discover new sensations
The lubricant also allows you to discover new sensations, especially thanks to effect lubricants. Cold effect, cold, warm... they allow you to try new things and spice up your intimate moments. There are even some that are flavored with tastes, which is great for oral games or external caresses.
3 - Address vaginal dryness
The lubricant also helps to address some small inconveniences. Our body naturally secretes lubrication. Except that from time to time, it is not sufficient. The most well-known reason for decreased natural lubrication is menopause (50% of menopausal people suffer from vaginal dryness). Certain medical treatments or contraceptive pills can also reduce natural lubrication. After childbirth as well, lubrication decreases simply because the perineum is relaxed and there is a big hormonal drop. So all of this affects lubrication!
When natural lubrication is not sufficient, what happens? Well, you can experience burning, irritation, sometimes even pain and discomfort during penetration.
So to summarize, what is lubricant for?
It amplifies pleasure, allows you to discover new sensations, and addresses all the small issues you might encounter when natural lubrication decreases a little.
In short, for your intimate well-being and to keep sex always a pleasure, it's good to have a tube of lubricant in your nightstand!
If you want to know how to choose your lubricant, it's here!
And if you want to see all our lubricants selected with love, it's over there!
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Sophie
Hi, I'm Sophie! I've been writing articles about sexuality and couples for 4 years, and I'm also a consultant for the company YesForLov. I hope this knowledge will help me answer the questions you have about sexuality!
