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If you are thinking about using a lube/gel you’ve come to the right place. There are so many options out there that can help make sex or solo fun more comfortable, smoother, easier, and more exciting. Read on to learn more about what types of lubes are available and what appeals the most to you.
Are you thinking about buying a sex gel? Lubricants (or lubes) and gels introduce more moisture to improve comfort and reduce pain from friction when surfaces rub against each other. This can be used in a range of situations such as medical procedures but more commonly, sexual intercourse. There is nothing embarrassing about needing lube. A lot of people use it and it can help with normal problems that you might run into during sex such as vaginal dryness or discomfort.
There are different types of lubricants that can be used to help make sex smoother and more comfortable. Here are some options available:
Types of lubes and gels uk | Pros | Cons |
Water-based | Versatile.
Can be used with sex toys and latex condoms. Easy to wash off. |
Does not last as long as other options so you may need to reapply if it dries out mid intercourse. |
Silicone-based | Lasts longer than the water-based option.
Good for anal sex. |
Can damage silicone sex toys.
Can cause skin irritation. |
Oil-based | Lasts longer than the water-based option.
Good for sensual massages. |
Can make condoms weaker/tear them.
Can irritate the vagina in some cases. |
Here at Medsforless, the sex gel price ranges from £4.49 to £19.95.
There are so many lube or gel options available out there, it can feel a little overwhelming. To help you pick, you might want to think about:
What is best for your needs is highly individual so you can do some research to help you decide. There are female and male stimulation gels, warming or cooling lubes, and even flavoured ones so there is plenty to choose from! If you have sensitive skin it may be helpful to use a pH balanced lube; this can help reduce the risk of nasty yeast infections. You can get all these options for lubricant gel online, but note that the lube gel price may vary between stores.
There are several benefits to using lubricants:
Here at Medsforless, the lubrication gel price can range from £4.49 to £19.95.
If you’re into exploring, there are some specialty lubes that can help spice things up. It’s a very personal choice so you can experiment to see what you like best. For example:
Specialty lube: | Description |
Warming | Increases sensitivity for a more stimulating time |
Cooling | Refreshes and soothes you, introducing new sensations |
Flavoured | Usually water-based lube with flavours (e.g fruit flavours) for more fun |
Before you pick out a specialty lube, make sure to check for potential allergies to ingredients like menthol. There might also be a small risk that the lube can damage condoms.
Make sure to store lubes in a clean, cool, dry place. This helps to keep them effective, stop them from degrading, or getting contaminated.
There are several types of lubricants available:
It depends which lube/gel you are using, always make sure you read the label on the product to make sure it is safe to use with condoms. Generally water-based and silicone-based lubes can be used safely with condoms.
The water-based lubricant is the best for sensitive skin, it may be helpful to pick a lube with a balanced pH as well.
Yes, with the many options out there, lubricants can help make sex or solo play smoother, more comfortable, and more stimulating.
It is best to store lubricants in a cool dry place to ensure they are kept in good condition.
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