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Personal Lubricants

What's the best lubricant? Are all lubricants safe to use for all purposes? Answers to all your questions about personal lubricants plus a guide to picking the best personal lubricant for you.
Anal Sex Lubricant
A good lubricant is essential for safe and pleasurable anal sex. Most lubricants you find at a drug store will do the job, but some lubricants are better for anal sex than others. Good anal sex lubricant should have a thicker consistency and long lasting formulation. Never use a lubricant for anal sex if it has desensitizing ingredients in it. These are topical anesthetics that are meant to ma…
Silicone Lubricant Stain Removal
Tips on how to get silicone lubricant stains out of fabric, clothing, and bedding.
Personal Lubricants
Questions and concerns when choosing a personal lubricant, and a guide to picking the best personal lubricant for you. Describes the difference between silicone and water based sex lubricants, how long lubricants last, and suggestions and advice for choosing a lubricant that’s right for you.
Water Based Lubricants
Explaining the difference between water based personal lubricants, including consistency, ingredients, and how long different water based lubricants last. With links to reviews of water based lubricants.
Silicone Based Lubricants
Explaining the difference between silicone based personal lubricants, including consistency, ingredients, and quality differences. With links to reviews of silicone based lubricants.
Paraben Free Personal Lubricants
List of water based and silicone based personal lubricants that are paraben free, with links to where to purchase paraben free personal lubricants.
Glycerin Free Personal Lubricants
Water and silicone based lubricants that are glycerin free, with links to where to purchase glycerin free personal lubricants.
Safety of Parabens in Personal Lubricants
Explains what parabens are, why they are used in personal lubricants, and what health concerns have been raised about parabens. Lists lubricants that are paraben free, and links to more information about parabens.
Using Lubricants While Trying to get Pregnant
Explains how lubricants can harm sperm and make conception more difficult.
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