Lubricant is a material that reduces the friction between different body organs and between body organs and different objects.
For example, between the penis and the vagina, the rectum or other body parts as well as the insertion of medical equipment into the body.
The woman’s body is supposed to produce lubricants naturally, however, for various reasons, the natural lubrication may not suffice and the woman will suffer from vaginal dryness (vaginal atrophy), which means a decrease in the vaginal mucosa caused by a decrease in female estrogen hormone levels.
This can cause pain during intercourse and a feeling of discomfort.
As a woman experiences sexual arousal, the blood flow to the vaginal area increases and creates vaginal lubrication.
Decreases in the level of estrogen in the blood lead to a decrease in the amount and composition of the lubricant fluid.
A woman’s natural lubrication can decrease due to immune system disorders, smoking, after birth and while breastfeeding, as a menopausal syndrome or near it (perimenopause).
due to various ovarian cancer treatments, ovarian removal surgery, some medication such as allergy treatment drugs, etc.
We normally divide lubricants into three types according to their base material:
1) Water-based Lubricants
Contain oils that dissolve in water and is the most commonly used lubricant on the market.
One usually uses it with condoms, subject to the manufacturer’s instructions. Usually tends to dry quickly, you can add quantity as needed.
Many water-based lubricants have Glycerin as one of the components, which should provide the smoothness.
2) Oil-based lubricants
Suitable for cases where condom use is not required because they increase the likelihood of tearing or over lubrication of latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants usually stain clothes.
3) Silicone-based lubricants
are not absorbed into the skin and are useful for longer than water or oil-based lubricants.
Not all silicone-based ingredients are compatible with the use of latex condoms or sex toys, it is, therefore, important to read the manufacturer’s instructions for the lubricant as well as the condoms.
Long use of silicone-based lubricants can cause skin irritation. Do not use silicone-based lubricants on lubricant accessories.
4) Petroleum
based artificial lubricants such as baby oils are not compatible with condoms and latex products.
We usually do not recommend these lubricants because of the chance of it causing inflammations.
