Lubido Original Water Based Paraben Free Intimate Gel Lube - 250ml

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Besides these natural ingredients, many lubes contain preservatives. Sodium benzoate and citric acid are two such preservatives that are considered to be safe. Hydroxyethylcellulose is another ingredient you might see in lube; it is helpful for those trying to conceive because lubes with this ingredient closely mimic natural vaginal fluids and have been found to be helpful because they don't decrease sperm motility. Unfortunately, since it is silicone-based, it isn’t compatible with silicone sex toys; it can cause them to deteriorate over time. If that’s a dealbreaker for you, we recommend our best water-based lube, LOLA’s Personal Lubricant. The neat thing about natural lube is that you can technically use ingredients you might already have in your kitchen (although it's best to start with a new bottle if you plan on using it as a personal lubricant). You can get any kind of plant-based oil (such as coconut, vitamin E, and olive oil) online or at specialty stores, where you can find high-quality, organic stuff. “Just be sure you’re buying oil-based plant oils that are 100% organic and 100% pure,” Gigi Engle, certified sex coach, sex educator, and Womanizer sex expert, tells Glamour. Know what your body likes—or doesn’t like. As long as the ingredients are safe to be used with condoms, a natural lube should not cause any issues. When in doubt, talk to your doctor and ask for any recommendations. If you have any vaginal concerns or are prone to infections, a gynecologist can help you choose a lubricant that is gentle, irritating, and hypoallergenic. Whenever using a new lubricant, monitor any negative side effects and stop usage if you are having a bad reaction.

S8’s vegan lube contains a good amount of aloe vera which makes it a great choice for anyone looking for a soothing product. Aloe vera is thought to be moisturising and calming when used on the skin. This is something we never realised was a thing for “down there” but here we are. The extra moisturisation from the aloe vera leaves is thought to aid sensation and glide. Uberlube’s Luxury Lubricant is silicone-based, meaning you only need a little bit to get you through a session, and it can be used for water play as well. It has these long-lasting lubricating benefits while being free from potentially harmful or irritating ingredients like parabens, glycerin, scents, and flavors. In fact, it has only four ingredients in total. The addition of vitamin E helps provide moisturization and softness. We love that it comes in a bunch of flavors–from cherry vanilla to pina colada to cater to a variety of taste preferences. It’s sugar-free, but it does contain aspartame. There’s some mixed messaging around the safety of aspartame for internal use, so you may be best off using this exclusively for oral or non-penetrative sex. Besides the base ingredients of oil, water, or silicone, lubes often have other ingredients to enhance their function. Aloe vera is a common one that provides natural lubrication and moisturization. Vitamin E is another commonly added ingredient with similar benefits to aloe vera.WOO’s More Play Coconut Oil lube has a really impressive ingredient list full of natural components like organic coconut oil, vanilla flavor, and beeswax. This coconut oil-based lube is long-lasting and great for combating severe dryness. While it can’t be used with latex condoms, it’s great for those engaging in solo play or who aren’t using a condom for partner sex. Oil-based lubes are usually made using natural oils such as vitamin E or coconut oil. They’re long-lasting and waterproof like silicone. They help with more severe dryness, says Dr. Eilber, but they are not compatible with latex condoms, and they could stain bedding and clothing. When it came to testing, we had a lot to choose from including natural options, CBD versions and even bottles of probiotics. There was an endless supply of interesting options to try but all of the products we selected were of very high quality. Organic Glide has a long list of things it’s free of: glycerin, fragrance, parabens, flavorings, alcohol, and hormones. It’s also been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an “intercourse enhancer.” The lube also has a probiotic formula that claims to help protect against future UTIs. “The idea is that certain strains of probiotics can prevent and treat an imbalance in the vagina which might be able to prevent UTIs and yeast infections,” Dr. Wider explains. While this theory hasn’t been completely proven yet, the clean ingredients still make this one worth a try.

If you’re someone who can’t be bothered to keep reapplying when you get going, then an oil-based lube is the gift that keeps on giving. Yes. In fact, more lubricant can help the condom do its job even better. Additional lubricant can reduce friction even further to minimize the chance of the condom breaking. It can also reduce the chance of irritation of delicate tissues which can lead to infection. However, it is important to note that it is not safe to use with most condoms as it breaks down the latex. If you love the idea of using coconut oil as a natural lube, but don’t necessarily want to use the jar in your kitchen, reach for this great alternative instead. Completely organic, edible, and hypoallergenic, this natural lubricant contains various plant oils and butters for an effortless slip without irritation, odd smells, or unpleasant tastes. Even better? Testers rave about the quality of the product, emphasizing that it’s set a higher bar.Personal lubricants are used on—and in—the most intimate parts of your body, so it makes sense that you'd want to explore the best natural lubes available. Especially if you're taking a cue from your beauty routine, which may have become “cleaner” now that brands are being increasingly transparent about their ingredients list. While the type of lube you choose is based on personal preference, being as body-safe as possible is priority number one when testing out new intimate products and sex toys. What is natural lube, exactly? Parabens are chemical preservatives widely used by pharmaceutical and cosmetic producers. The most common ones are prefixed by ethyl, methyl, heptyl, butyl and propyl or they are shortened to ‘E’ numbers. Less common parabens include isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben and benzylparaben and they’re sodium salts.