When trying anal sex for the first time, it is essential to know that the rectum does not produce a natural lubricant to avoid mechanical damage to delicate tissues. Very important to use a special lubricant for anal sex or masturbation. It is strongly recommended to use objects not designed for anal lubrication instead of original lubricants. Also, you do not have to go to drug stores for anal lubrication — this can easily be made online from your computer.
Nowadays, there’s a great selection of anal lubricants that you can order online. Trust manufacturers of adult products who add painkillers, moisturizers, and even anal crack protectors to their lubricants.
There are two main types of lubricants – water-based and silicone-based. Each of them has its own set of good and bad qualities. Which lubricant is best for you depends also on the type of sexual games you are going to play, and the individual characteristics of your body, and how long you plan to have sex, etc.
Water-Based Lubricants
The most widely used today are water-based lubricants. There are many reasons to use them. They are sold everywhere and are cheaper than silicone-based lubricant. Water-based lubricants are easily absorbed by the skin. They rarely cause irritation and are the least likely to increase the chances of yeast infection if the lubricant is without glycerol.
Water-based lubricants are most versatile because they can be used for vaginal, oral and anal intercourse, can be used with any sex toys, is compatible with latex and polyurethane condoms, and most of them are tasteless, which is important for oral sex. It is water-based lubricants that doctors recommend for treatment and daily use during vaginal dryness due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, stress, taking medications, and other reasons. Water-based lubricants can be called the safest and most effective grease for women. They are lighter in texture and better imitate the natural lubrication of women.
Besides, it often contains components that additionally care for the vaginal mucosa, moisturizing, and nourishing it. Vitamin E, chamomile, aloe vera, flax seeds — are excellent for this purpose. Water-based greases have the necessary pH of 3 – 4.5, which is important for women’s health. And most importantly, most of them do not require flushing and if necessary, they can be easily removed with ordinary water, without using soap, which dries the skin.
Silicon-Based Lubricants
Silicone-based greases are slightly less popular than water-based greases. These lubricants have a thicker, more dense texture than water-based lubricants. Their most important advantage is that silicone is not absorbed by the skin and therefore slides much longer than water-based lubricants. Silicone-based lubricants are more suitable for anal sex because of their long-lasting sliding properties. Such lubricants can be safely used for sex games in the shower, bath, pool, and won’t wash away with water. Silicone greases are not toxic. Many silicone-based greases have only two or three components and contain no preservatives. They generally do not cause skin irritation or allergic reaction (check before use if you are sensitive to silicone).
Silicone-based lubricants also have some disadvantages. The first — silicone must be washed immediately after intercourse, as it can irritate the vagina mucosa. Washing silicone is not easy, you can not do without soap to remove these greases. While this is rare, you should anyway know that there are people who might be allergic to silicone. Another disadvantage is that you can’t use silicone with silicone sex toys as this can damage them forever and cause unwanted incidents during intercourse.
Use lubricants wisely and always have pleasurable sex games with safety and excitement.
