{"id":11451,"date":"2023-03-25T14:05:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T14:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amina.is\/?p=11451"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:57:36","slug":"elementor-11451","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amina.is\/en\/elementor-11451\/","title":{"rendered":"To lube or not to lube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11451\" class=\"elementor elementor-11451\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32d4c21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32d4c21\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80c2a13\" data-id=\"80c2a13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5dca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c5dca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Using a lubricant during sexual activities offers sexual health advantages, most importantly to protect delicate anal and vaginal tissue from damage during intercourse, masturbating, or playing with toys. The vaginal canal is highly absorbent as well, so consideration for products used internally is a good sexual health measure. Using an alternative for lube has the potential to spread bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Saliva can spread STI\u2019s, Vaseline disrupts the pH of the vagina increasing the risk of bacterial infection and Crisco \u2013 use it for cooking! (sorry boys, try this instead (<a href=\"https:\/\/amina.is\/en\/verslun\/smur-verjur\/sleipiefni\/boy-butter-h20\/\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Boy Butter<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong><u>Not all lubes are equal<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">The challenge is deciding which lube is the best for you.\u00a0 There is a huge array of products available on the market from water-based to silicone, flavoured, organic, arousing, and desensitising lube. Do you have allergies or sensitive skin? Are you breastfeeding? Will the lube work with your toys? Are you using condoms and if so, what lube works with them? What will happen if you get lube in your mouth?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">You may find that you use a range of lubes depending on the intended use of each.\u00a0 For example, for vaginal sex you may use a silicone lube, a water-based lube on your sex toys, and a desensitising lube for anal sex.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">There is a market for oil-based lubricant, particularly in the natural lube market.\u00a0 Some people use cooking oils such as sesame or avocado. The main concern here is knowing what your condoms and toys are made from so that the oil does not damage them, and in turn you, during sex. This article does not discuss oil-based lubricants further.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong><u>Water-based vs. silicone lube<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Both lubes have their place on the market but are useful for different purposes.\u00a0 Both lubes are safe for use on non-latex condoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Water-based lube is generally the safest for most people, especially those with sensitive skin.\u00a0 However, the lube is absorbed quickly by our skin and membranes requiring reapplication.\u00a0 Water-based lube is the best solution for use on sex toys, especially if you are unsure what products the toys are made from.\u00a0 It is easy to get and often less costly than silicone lube.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Silicone lube is not absorbed and therefore lasts longer during sex than water-based lube.\u00a0 Some people prefer the silky feel to the product as opposed to the stickiness sometimes experienced with water-based lube.\u00a0 Silicone lube and any oil-based lube is not suitable for any silicone sex toys. They will deteriorate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong><u>Ingredients that may impact your health<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">This is a list of common ingredients used in the manufacture of lube, whether water-based or silicone. There are links and the end of this article that provide more detailed information regarding ingredients used in lubes and the potential impact on your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong>Citric Acid<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">This is a non-toxic, natural product. However, it can cause burning or itching for some people.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong>Diazolidinyl urea<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">This is a preservative that can cause dermatitis.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Fragrance<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Fragrances can irritate sensitive skin and are not suitable for mucous membranes in the vagina.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Glycerin<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">This is a non-toxic product but has the potential for causing yeast infections or UTI\u2019s in some women.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong>Parabens (methylparaben, propylparaben),<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">While parabens are used in cosmetic products as well as lube, medical practitioners recommend against the use of parabens as they can lead to allergic reactions and tumours.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong>Propylene Glycol<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">This petrochemical product has low toxicity but has the potential for causing reactions in some people.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong>Silicone (Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">For some people silicone is an endocrine disruptor and has been found present in breast milk.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong><u>What do you look for when choosing lube?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">As lube contains a range of different ingredients it is difficult to test yourself for potential reactions to a specific ingredient.\u00a0When choosing a lube consider:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Which lube has the least amount of potentially harmful ingredients? Does the lube contain ingredients that will affect your tissue pH, salt levels, or prove to be endocrine disruptors?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">What will you use the lube for? Is it fit for purpose?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">How long will the lube last for once open?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Ultimately you want iso-osmotic ingredients in your lube as they do not disrupt healthy bacteria or influence the hydration of cells.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">\u00a0While this information may seem overwhelming and make you wonder if you should use lube at all, the answer is YES! There are more benefits in terms of sexual health safety and pleasure than there are disadvantages.\u00a0 Just do your homework and find the best lubricant solution for you and all of your sexual activities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\"><strong><u>Useful links<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/womensvoices.org\/ingredients-of-lubricants-chemicals-of-concern\/\">https:\/\/womensvoices.org\/ingredients-of-lubricants-chemicals-of-concern\/<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-lube-5084999\">https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-lube-5084999<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livehealthily.com\/sexual-health\/6-of-the-best-lubricants-for-sex\">https:\/\/www.livehealthily.com\/sexual-health\/6-of-the-best-lubricants-for-sex<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #837e8b;\">Dr Rachelle Elliott is a sex educator with over ten years experience in the areas of sexual health and polyamory. A focus of her work is on self-acceptance and communicating sexual needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0930992 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0930992\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c21490\" data-id=\"1c21490\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using a lubricant during sexual activities offers sexual health advantages, most importantly to protect delicate anal and vaginal tissue from damage during intercourse, masturbating, or playing with toys. 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