Astroglide - Gel Personal Lubricant, 4 oz. (118 ml)

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we just started using the new ultra gentle gel and WOW! What an improvement! Super smooth with no irritation whatsoever and didn't need to stop to reapply. One application lasted as long as we did "

Glycerin, on the other hand, hasn’t been linked to any diseases, but some people believe it may cause yeast infections. Astroglide Gel is pretty well-reviewed, given its rather easy to find this product for sale online and in just about any drug store or supermarket. However, most of the reviewers were men, not menopausal women:Don't compromise on health or pleasure. ASTROGLIDE Organix Liquid is a water-based organic lube made with certified organic ingredients. Free of parabens, hormones, fragrances, and flavors. The first is that oil-based lubricants aren’t safe to use with latex condoms. They can make the latex porous, or even cause it to rip and tear. This means that oil-based types of lubricants are better for those who do not need to use condoms. Another thing to consider is that oil-based lubes can also be hard to clean off of toys and skin, so be prepared to do some extra clean-up afterward. That said, Wright cautions against using a product with ingredients that you wouldn't put in your vagina. "If you’re using enough of it, the chances of a little bit of it getting in or around the vulva or vaginal opening are pretty high, so it’s important that you’re using something that is okay if some creeps over into that area," she explains. When in doubt, the fewer ingredients, the better, Wright adds. Steer clear of desensitizing agents, such as lidocaine. Some lubes that are specifically branded for anal sex contain these but they could stop you from being able to feel the pain that indicates an injury so you won’t know to tell your partner to stop. (None of our recs contain numbing agents.) Many lubes contain glycerin, which is a byproduct of sugar; Some experts advise avoiding this ingredient, as sugar attracts yeast, which may lead to an infection. That said, many people are fine with glycerin in commercial lubes, so if it works for you, it's safe to use.

For additional support, there are other lubrications that are made for menopausal women and work to rehydrate the vagina, as well as make sex more comfortable. When it comes to safe anal sex, using the best anal lubes for your needs is critical. “[Lube] reduces friction to lower the risk of condom breakage. It can also help to prevent small tears that can be painful and increase the risk of infection,” says Jess O’Reilly, Ph.D., sexologist and host of the Sex with Dr. Jess podcast. “And lube can enhance sensation and pleasure!” Palacios S, et al. (2023). A randomized trial on the effectiveness and safety of 5 water-based personal lubricants. An alternative to oil is aloe vera. This plant is known for its moisturizing properties. However, some aloe vera products may contain alcohol, which is not suitable for use inside the vagina. It may also cause some side effects, such as:The Ingredient List: Certain lube ingredients are known to cause vaginal irritation and/or infections—including glycerin, nonoxynol-9, and propylene glycol—so these are best avoided. You’ll also want to stay away from parabens (i.e. any ingredient with a name ending in -paraben), which have been shown to disrupt the endocrine system. Finally, steer clear of any lube containing sugar or sucralose, unless you want a hell of a yeast infection.