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Personal lubricants are specialized lubricants which serve to reduce friction with the vagina, the anus, or other body parts. Personal lubricants were originally derived from surgical lubricants designed for use during medical procedures, but are now also used frequently to provide lubrication for sexual practices. Some of these lubricants are scented and/or flavoured. Image File history File links Gtk-dialog-info. ... A lubricant (colloquially, lube, although this may also refer to personal lubricants) is a substance (usually a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction and wear between them. ... Friction is the force that opposes the relative motion or tendency toward such motion of two surfaces in contact. ... The vagina, (from Latin, literally sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. ... Female Human Anatomy Male Human Anatomy This article is about the bodily orifice. ... Surigical lubricants are certain substances used by health care providers to provide lubrication and lessen discomfort to the patient during certain medical/surgical procedures(per vaginal examination/per rectal examination). ... This article is about sexual practices (i. ...

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Lubricant types

Water-based

Water-based personal lubricants are water soluble and are the most widely available personal lubricant on the market. The earliest water-based lubricants were cellulose or glycerin solutions. Lubricants containing glycerin may cause or exacerbate vaginal yeast infections in persons who are susceptible. [1] [2] [3] Subsequent products have added various agents for spreading, water retention, and resistance to contamination. The viscosity of these products can be adjusted by adjusting their water content and concentration of cellulose (or another gel-forming hydrophilic ingredient). They have a tendency to dry out during use, but reapplication is often sufficient to re-activate them. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Solution. ... Cellulose as polymer of β-D-glucose Cellulose in 3D Cellulose (C6H10O5)n is a polysaccharide of beta-glucose. ... Glycerin, also well known as glycerine and glycerol, and less commonly as 1,2,3-propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, and glycyl alcohol is a colorless, odorless, hygroscopic, and sweet-tasting viscous liquid. ... Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common. ... Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to deform under shear stress. ...

Because water-based personal lubricants absorb into the skin they can quickly dry out leaving the residue derived from the other ingredients in the formulation. Particularly sugar (or glycerin) and other chemicals and preservatives create a sticky residue and associated sensation, often associated with an unpleasant taste and smell. Water based personal lubricants require constant reapplication and leave a residue on the skin which however is easily removed with water.

Typical water-based lubricants are incompatible with many sex acts that occur in water (such as in a bathtub or hot tub) as they can be dissolved or dispersed in water. About J-Lube this author states, "It will even stay on skin for quite a while under a constant stream of water, such as a shower or even underwater in a bath." [4]

Popular personal lubricant brands include Yes, K-Y Jelly, Astroglide, EROS, Firefly, ID Lubricants, ForPlay / 510k approved, SLIP / 510k approved, PrePair / 510k approved, O'My, Sliquid, Durex PLAY, Maxoderm Connection, Triesco, and Ready lube. A tube of K-Y Jelly K-Y Jelly is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant produced by Johnson & Johnson. ... 5 oz (142 g) bottle of Astroglide, new style Astroglide is a brand of personal lubricant manufactured by BioFilm Inc of Vista, California. ...

J-Lube

One of the least expensive lubricants is a concentrate known as J-Lube. It is used as a veterinary lubricant and special-effects slime ingredient. J-Lube is sometimes used as a sexual lubricant, especially in some sexual sub-communities. It is usually purchased as a powder, which consists of polyethylene oxide mixed with sucrose as a dispersing agent, and produces an extremely slippery lubricant when mixed with water. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyethylene oxide are polymers of ethylene oxide. ... Sucrose (common name: table sugar, also called saccharose) is a disaccharide (glucose + fructose) with the molecular formula C12H22O11. ...

Oil-based

Unlike water-based lubricants, oil-based lubricants, such as Vaseline, dissolve latex and are likely to reduce the effectiveness of latex condoms as a contraceptive and protection against sexually transmitted diseases. These synthetic oil-based lubricants (made from crude oil - hence the names Petroleum and mineral oil) should never be used for either anal sex or vaginal sex, as the synthetic oil may coat the lining of the opening, providing a haven for bacterial infection ^{[citation needed]}. (Synthetic oil-based lubricants can only safely be used for anal sex if the participants are STD-negative; even then, condom-protected sex may not be "safe sex" for days afterwards, as the oil-based lubricant has a tendency to linger in the anus.) Petroleum jelly or petrolatum is a byproduct of the refining of petroleum, made from the residue of petroleum distillation left in the still after all the oil has been vaporized. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... A condom is a device, usually made of latex, or more recently polyurethane, that is used during sexual intercourse. ... A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an illness caused by an infectious pathogen that has a significant probability of transmission between humans by means of sexual contact, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. ...

Although petroleum jelly (e.g. Vaseline) is inexpensive and readily available, it can often be difficult to clean off the body after sexual activity, due to the fact that it is not water soluble and coats the skin. Clear, bottled mineral oil (commonly used as an oral laxative), or baby oil, is a less viscous alternative to petroleum jelly and is easier to wash off the skin. These are still synthetic petroleum based products and can cause skin irritation. Petroleum jelly or petrolatum is a byproduct of the refining of petroleum, made from the residue of petroleum distillation left in the still after all the oil has been vaporized. ... Mineral oil or liquid petrolatum is a by-product in the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline. ...

Plant-based oils

One might also consider a vegetable oil like rice bran oil or coconut oil, if the aroma is amenable to the persons involved. The smell of olive oil may be preferred. Improvised lubricants may cultivate pathogens, especially if used as foods. More details are in other sections. Bran is the hard outer layer of cereal grains, and consists of combined aleurone and pericarp. ... Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil extracted from copra (the dried inner flesh of coconuts) with many applications. ...

Medicinal Castor oil was the original plant-based surgical lubricant.^[1] Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean (technically castor seed as the castor plant, Ricinus communis, is not a member of the bean family). ... Surigical lubricants are certain substances used by health care providers to provide lubrication and lessen discomfort to the patient during certain medical/surgical procedures(per vaginal examination/per rectal examination). ...

Many other natural plant-based fats, such as Coconut oil or Cocoa butter, may be used as well. Yes oil-based is the natural alternative to both synthetic petroluem based lubricants and silicone lubricants Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil extracted from copra (the dried inner flesh of coconuts) with many applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Silicone-based

Silicone-based lubricants posses many unique qualities which make them very different to other personal lubricants. Silicone based personal lubricants do not absorb into the skin, instead staying on the surface of the skin to provide a durable glide. Various products have variying characteristics, quality and performance.

The first silicone-based personal lubricant was developed by Megasol GmBH in Germany 1994 and is now recognised internationally. EROS was the first to be tested and certified for latex compatability. It is known as the 'Rolls Royce" of personal lubricants because of its silky smooth texture which is sugar, oil, fat, fragrance and paraben free. Because EROS does not have the preding ingredients, which often cause irritations, it is dermatalogically tested and hypoallergenic and does not block the pores. EROS has a long lasting durable glide which reduces the need to reapply while leaving skin feeling soft silky and moisturised.

Not all silicone-based lubricants are certified condom and latex safe, always check the lable and use as directed.

Silicone based personal lubricants come in a variety of consistencies.

Silicone-based lubricants are not recommended to use with silicone-based sex toys. The lubricants dissolve the surface of the toys, making them sticky and causing them to slowly disintegrate. Pre-lubricated condoms may use a silicone lubricant and should therefore check before using with silicone-based sex toy.

Popular brands include KY Intrigue, ID Millennium, Eros, Eros Essentials, Sliquid Silver, Wet Platinum, DeGLOW, and Liquid Silk.

Specialty lubricants

"Specialty" lubricants are designed to cause physiological or physical changes to the area applied; these include warming lubricants, which cause a heating sensation in the skin. Breathing on these types of lubricants can increase the effect. Another type of specialty lubricant can increase blood flow to the regions in which they are applied, creating a fuller erection of the penis or clitoris; these may contain vasodilators to theoretically increase blood flow after topical application, products that include L-Arginine can cause herpes outbreaks. Others include flavored lubricants. Warming Lubricants Warming lubricant - is a personal lubricant with the warming effect created due to the special ingredients added to the formula. ... Vasodilation is where blood vessels in the body become wider following the relaxation of the smooth muscle in the vessel wall. ...

Popular brands include ID Lubricants, Firefly Natural Lubricant, Wet fun flavors, O'My, Sliquid, KY Jelly (warming lubricant), and Thermal warming lubricant (with the vasodilator L-arginine). K-Y Jelly is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant produced by Johnson & Johnson. ... Arginine (Arg) is an α-amino acid. ...

Alternative lubricants

Other substances improvised as sexual lubricants:

• The use of a foodstuff as a lubricant is contra-indicated for hygienic reasons (as all foodstuffs always carry a common mostly-harmless pathogen and/or contribute to the cultivation of pathogens).

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Uses

Medicine

In medicine, personal lubricants such as K-Y Jelly or Astroglide can be used for gynecological examinations, digital rectal examinations, and in the use of enema nozzles and rectal thermometers. In fact, some personal lubricants were invented for these medical uses. A tube of K-Y Jelly K-Y Jelly is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant produced by Johnson & Johnson. ... The shamefulness associated with the examination of female genitalia has long inhibited the science of gynaecology. ... A rectal examination or rectal exam is an internal examination of the rectum by a physician. ... It has been suggested that Clyster be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that List of temperature sensors be merged into this article or section. ...

Sexual intercourse

A lubricant can be used to increase pleasure or reduce pain during sexual activity and may be used for lubricating the penis or dildo or the vagina or anus before sexual intercourse. Personal lubricants can make bearable and even pleasurable acts of sexual intercourse that could otherwise be painful, such as anal sex, or vaginal intercourse when the woman experiences vaginal dryness or her vagina is contracted. It is generally sufficient to apply a good drop of gel on the vaginal entrance; anal sex usually requires a more generous application, since the anus has no natural lubrication. There are also available combinations of personal lubricants with spermicides, to be injected into the vagina prior to intercourse. Although the pleasure is not long lasting, lubricants increase stimulation. The pleasure may last long if you keep applying the lubricant. The penis (plural penises, penes) is an external male sexual organ. ... A 7-inch silicone dildo A dildo (or dildoe, a rare alternate spelling) is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily interaction during masturbation or sexual intercourse. ... The vagina, (from Latin, literally sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. ... Female Human Anatomy Male Human Anatomy This article is about the bodily orifice. ... It has been suggested that Duration of sexual intercourse be merged into this article or section. ... Roman men having anal sex. ... Vaginal lubrication is the naturally produced lubricating fluid that reduces friction during sexual intercourse. ... Spermicide is a substance that kills sperm, inserted vaginally prior to intercourse to prevent pregnancy. ...

Masturbation

Males and females masturbate differently. While males do produce a lubricating fluid (Cowper's fluid), the informal name for this fluid, "pre-come" or "pre-cum", already indicates that this may often be released only relatively shortly before orgasm or after intense manual stimulation. The use of lubricant is more common for circumcised men. A lubricant may be used to facilitate the use of certain sex toys, or with females as part of prolonged clitoral stimulation. Woman masturbating, 1913 drawing by Gustav Klimt. ... Pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-ejaculatory fluid or Cowpers fluid, and colloquially as precum) is the clear, colorless, viscous fluid that is issued from the urethra of a mans penis when he is sexually aroused. ... A sex toy is a term for any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. ... The clitoris (Greek ) is a sexual organ that is present in biologically female mammals. ...

Dry penis masturbation

A small amount of moisture tends to make skin stickier and weaker. Occasionally the skin of the hand may peel from masturbation (and other stresses). Rather than using a fluid lubricant to masturbate the penis, some use dry masturbation techniques aided by: tissue, soft/silky fabrics, (edible) powders, or sex toys.

Massage

Cooking oils are popular for massage because they are inexpensive and don't dry out; olive oil, for example. Safflower oil has a nutty aroma some like more than others. Cooking oils may irritate the skin. Planning may be necessary to keep oil off latex condoms and sex toys, and absorptive furniture. A male or female condom made of polyurethane should not be harmed by oil. A condom is a device, usually made of latex, or more recently polyurethane, that is used during sexual intercourse. ...

References

1. ^ Report upon the Use of a Mixture of Castor oil and Balsam of Peru as a Surgical Dressing. pubmedcentral. Retrieved on 2007-01-16.

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