One of the biggest causes of painful sex is dryness due to too much friction. So if you haven’t tried lube, what are you waiting for?
There are so many different types of lubricants, so let’s break it down.
Most popular lubricants contain ingredients such as parabens, glycerin, glycol, grapefruit extract, chlorhexidine, and preservatives. This can really mess with your vaginal pH levels and increase risk of developing vaginal infections. Lube should be similar to your vagina’s natural pH and osmolarity.
When looking for labels, look for:
pH: 3.8-4.5 vaginal and 7.0 rectal
Osmolarity: <316 mOsm/kg (osmolarity can only be measured for water-based lube)
Water-Based Lube:
Pros: non-staining, easy to wash off, safe to use with condoms and toys
Cons: absorbs fast so it’s not long lasting, not good for shower/water play
Examples: Slippery Stuff, Good Clean Love
Silicone-Based Lube:
Pros: thicker so requires less frequent reapplication, great for post-menopausal women, safe with latex condoms
Cons: need soap and water to clean off, cannot be used with silicone toys, staining
Examples: Uberlube, Sliquid Silk
Oil-Based Lube:
Pros: least likely to irritate the vagina or anus
Cons: cannot be used with condoms, cannot be used with latex toys
Examples: Coconu (use code ELLA for a discount)
Dryness not the issue? Try Ohnut (use code ELLA7 for a discount). Painful sex is NEVER normal. The Ohnut allows for comfortable penetration when sex hurts. Check out our blog “Pain With Sex” to learn more.
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