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Exploring Water-Based Lubricants: Enhancing Intimate Moments

Lubricants or lubes can transform your intimate moments in the bedroom completely and make sexual encounters, such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex, the use of sex toys, and masturbation more pleasurable and comfortable. Lubes are gels or liquids that are typically used on the genitals or sex toys to increase wetness and slipperiness during sex.

Water-based lubricants come close to the body’s natural lubrication. Water-based lubes are very gentle on the body and help reduce friction, uncomfortable chaffing, rubbing and pain during sex and increase comfort and overall sexual experience. 

If you’re ready to elevate your intimate moments in the bedroom to newer heights, explore Wellness Forever’s wide range of water-based lubricants and discover your best ally for your intimate adventures. 

Understanding Water-Based Lubricants: Basics and Benefits

Water-based lubricants are the most commonly used lubes. They contain water as the main ingredient and are water-soluble. Water-based gels have a lightweight texture that is close to the natural lubrication of the body. There are two types of water-based lubes - glycerine and glycerine-free.

The Benefits of Using Water-Based Lubricants

There are several advantages to using water-based lubes such as:

• They are very easy to use and are suitable for both vaginal, as well as oral sex.
• Water-based lubricants are compatible with condoms, dental dams, and diaphragms.
• They can be used with sex toys of all types of materials without causing any degradation or damage.
• Water gels are safe to swallow and are quite gentle on the skin. They don’t cause any allergic reactions or irritation, making them suitable, especially if you have sensitive skin or suffer from allergies.
• They don’t stain clothes or bed linen and can be cleaned up very easily.

Selecting the Perfect Water-Based Lubricant for Your Needs

There are different types of lubes available and choosing the perfect one can be a challenge. Here are a few things you should consider when choosing a water-based lubricant:

• Check the ingredients list when purchasing a water-based lube.
• Choose a water-based lubricant that is pH balanced and specifically meant for vaginal use.
• If you’re planning to get pregnant, then check if the water-based lubricant is “sperm friendly” because certain lubricants can affect sperm motility negatively.
• Choose a high-quality water-based lubricant that has a smooth and silky texture and can boost your intimate moments without feeling heavy, greasy or sticky.

Maximising Pleasure and Comfort: Tips for Using Water-Based Lubricants

While there are no rights or wrongs when it comes to the use of lubes, here are a few tips and tricks for how you can use water lubricants to maximise comfort and make your intimate moments in the bedroom more pleasurable.

• When purchasing a water-based lube, check the expiration date because most lubricants have a certain shelf life.
• Follow any usage instructions on the packaging of the lube.
• Always test the water-based lubricant before using it, by applying a small amount on your skin, especially if you’re sensitive or are allergic to some ingredients.
• Before applying the water-based gel, warm it in your hands.
• Apply the lube on the genitals just before penetration during intercourse.
• Apply the water-based lube liberally on your vagina and vulva to make them well-lubricated. Apply the lube to the penis, condom or sex toy.
• If you’re planning on intimacy in the shower or bath, avoid using water lubricants, because these are water soluble and will get washed off as soon as you get into the shower or bath.
• The water-based gel may dry up or evaporate during intercourse. So, reapply the lube as required.

Safety First: Ensuring Compatibility and Allergen-Free Use

When it comes to sexual encounters, pleasure and comfort are important; however, safety always comes first. So, you must keep these safety precautions in mind when using a water-based lubricant.

• Avoid water gels that contain ingredients, such as glycerine, propylene glycol, chlorhexidine gluconate or nonoxynol-9, as some of these ingredients can cause irritation and inflammation and also increase the risk of a yeast infection or STI (sexually transmitted infection).
• Look for a pH-balanced water-based lubricant, because if it is too acidic or alkaline, it can upset the natural pH balance of the vagina and increase infection risk.
• Avoid any water-based lubricant with artificial flavouring, fragrance, colours, essential oils, sugars, or other additives as the chemicals can cause vaginal irritation.
• Water-based lubes can be used safely with condoms and sex toys of all types of materials.

Enhancing Intimacy and Comfort: Embracing Water-Based Lubricants

Water-based lubricants offer several benefits in enhancing comfort and pleasure, completely transforming your intimate moments. Water-based lubes mimic the natural lubrication of the body, reduce friction and discomfort during intercourse and maximise pleasure. They are non-irritating, easy and safe to use. However, it is important to select the right water-based lubricant and use it properly, and this can be the key to more enjoyable, comfortable, and healthier sexual encounters and more satisfying relationships.

FAQs

Q. What distinguishes water-based lubricants from other types of lubricants, such as silicone-based or oil-based ones?

• Water-based lubricants contain water as the key ingredient and are water-soluble. They can be used during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Water-based gels are non-staining and can be cleaned up very easily, but they are not suitable for use in the bath or shower.
• Oil-based lubricants are usually made from plant-based oils, oil-based lubes have a thicker and heavier texture than water-based lubes. They are suitable for vaginal and anal sex, but not for oral sex. They are not suitable for use with latex or silicone sex toys but can be used in the shower or bath, stain clothing or bed linen, and are difficult to clean up.
• Silicone-based lubricants are silky-smooth lubricants that contain silicone as the key ingredient. They are suitable for vaginal and anal sex but may not be as suitable for oral sex or use with silicone sex toys. These lubes can be used in the bath or shower but will stain clothing and bed linen and are rather difficult to clean up.

Q. Are water-based lubricants safe to use with condoms and sex toys?

Yes, water-based lubes can be safely used with all types of condoms and sex toys of different materials.

Q. How can I prevent water-based lubricants from drying out during intercourse?

Water-based lubricants generally evaporate and get absorbed into the skin, which causes them to dry out during intercourse. You can either reapply the lube or apply some saliva or water to reactivate it.

Q. Do water-based lubricants stain or leave a residue on bedding or clothing?

Water-based gels don’t stain your clothing or bed linen and can be cleaned up very easily.

Q. Are there any potential side effects or health risks associated with using water-based lubricants?

Generally, water-based lubricants are safe to use. However, they may have side effects including skin irritation, allergic reactions, fertility issues, and yeast infections. They can dry up very fast and may need to be reapplied often.

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