Superglide Edible Lubricant - Waterbased Coconut 75 ml

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Beyond the base of the lubricant, there are other things to keep in mind when looking for a go-to option. Mason recommends a high-viscosity, long-lasting lube for extra comfort. Jojoba oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or sweet almond oil are also good ingredients to look for, per the Cleveland Clinic. A fragrance-free lube is ideal for everyone, but if you have sensitive skin or you've been sensitive to lube in the past, it’s even more important to find an option that’s hypoallergenic and made without fragrances. “Use a high-quality lube, be patient, and take the time to really enjoy yourself and set time aside to get fully aroused for sex,” Gigi Engle, ACS, a certified sex educator and host of Internet Sex Therapy, tells SELF. “The more lube the better. I always say you shouldn’t be thinking there can be “too much” lube. You should want to be on a water slide. It just makes everything better. This applies for all kinds of sex—but is especially important during anal—because the anal doesn’t self-lubricate like a vagina.” What you should avoid in an anal lube Vegetable oils have a huge potential as bio-lubricants, but they are not generally commercialized due to their high heterogeneity and other undesirable physical characteristics, such as poor oxidation stability and low temperature properties. The natural oils are composed of fatty acids that are derived from triacyl-glyceride molecules, which contain glycerol. The presence of glycerol in the natural oils gives rise to a tertiary β-hydrogen (secondary hydrogen) attached to the β-carbon (secondary carbon) of the functional hydroxyl group. The unsaturated fatty acids which consist of β-hydrogen, which is known to have oxidative instability, are what causes the rapid oxidation of natural oils, commonly known as autoxidation. Hence, there is a need to alter the physico-chemical qualities of vegetable oils via different chemical pathways to improve critical properties such as oxidative stability, biodegradability, thereby retaining and even enhancing certain properties to suit various uses. The most common ways for altering vegetable oils are transesterification/esterification processes, epoxidation, hydrogenation, and estolide synthesis. (Salih et al., 2012). A transesterification reaction occurs when an ester's organic group reacts with its alcohol's organic group. An acid or base catalyst is often added to catalyze the reaction. During epoxidation, the carbon–carbon double bond is converted into oxiranes (epoxides) by hydrogen peroxide, organic peroxides, etc. Fazal, M. A., Haseeb, A. S. M. A., & Masjuki, H. H. (2012). Degradation of automotive materials in palm biodiesel. Energy, 40(1), 76–83. For use with condoms: It's important to know that most STI and pregnancy protection devices mix with Vaseline like oil and...well, pregnancy protection devices. "They can’t be used with latex condoms, dental dams, latex gloves, cervical caps or diaphragms," says Caitlin V., M.P.H., clinical sexologist for Royal, a vegan-friendly condom and lubricant company. If Vaseline is all you've got, use a non-latex condom.

Yogurt. While this may seem like more of an odd/desperate option, yogurt is perfectly fine to use, as long as you steer clear of the flavored kinds such as strawberry and vanilla. You should also make sure it’s sugar free; only use plain, organic, sugar free yogurt if you have any around. There are many reasons you might be interested in making your own lube (beyond being in a desperate situation where you’re with your partner and you run out, and you had no idea you were low on lube). Commercial lubricants often contain ingredients that are difficult to pronounce, and if you’re trying to avoid products that don’t have natural, healthy ingredients, it can be tough to find a lubricant that fits this. The idea of coconut oil might intrigue a lot of people–it’s been considered a wonder product and can be used for a wide variety of things, both in terms of beauty and your dietary needs. So, you can add this to the long list of things you can use coconut oil for: it makes a great lube. Maleque, M. A., Masjuki, H. H., & Haseeb, A. S. M. A. (2000). Effect of mechanical factors on tribological properties of palm oil methyl ester blended lubricant. Wear, 239(1), 117–125. Shahabuddin, M., Masjuki, H. H., & Kalam, M. A. (2013). Experimental investigation into tribological characteristics of bio-lubricant formulated from Jatropha oil. Procedia Engineering, 56, 597–606.What a lot of people don’t talk about is that aloe vera makes a great lube. It’s very gentle and has neutral properties no matter what type of skin you have. It’s very safe to use anywhere on your body, including your vagina–as long as you make sure the bottle you have contains 100% pure aloe vera gel, and that it doesn’t have any type of sugar or any artificial ingredients. After chemical modification, proper characterization is essential to assess the bio-efficiency of the lubricants for diverse applications. In this regard, various tests have been conducted on bio-lubricants to analyse their efficacy related to viscosity/viscosity index, thermal stability, oxidative stability, friction and wear, etc. The principle, method followed, and the various findings of bio lubricant characterization are discussed below. 6.1 Viscosity/viscosity index

Perin, G., Alvaro, G., Westphal, E., Viana, L. H., Jacob, R. G., Lenardao, E. J., & D’Oca, M. G. M. (2008). Transesterification of castor oil assisted by microwave irradiation. Fuel, 87(12), 2838–2841. Vitamin E oil is often used as a moisturizer or as a carrier oil to dilute essential oils. This means that it's gentle on your skin – even the most sensitive areas. However, because it's an oil, pure vitamin E won't work with condoms. Ahmed, A., Masjuki, H. H., Varman, M., Kalam, M. A., Habibullah, M., & Al Mahmud, K. A. H. (2016). An overview of geometrical parameters of surface texturing for piston/cylinder assembly and mechanical seals. Meccanica, 51(1), 9–23. Lube, in general, is recommended for any additional glide you might want to add during sex, but can come in either flavored or unflavored varieties. Many people enjoy the edible aspect of using a flavored lubricant, and adding more flavor to the experience can be a major turn-on. Afifah, A. N., Syahrullail, S., Wan Azlee, N. I., Che Sidik, N. A., Yahya, W. J., & Abd, R. E. (2019). Biolubricant production from palm stearin through enzymatic transesterification method. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 148, 178–184.For sex toys: It's generally compatible with silicone, glass, and metal sex toys, according to Caitlin V. Just make sure you know what material your vibrator is made of, especially if you're using vegetable oil. Koh, M. Y., Ghazi, T. I. M., & Idris, A. (2014). Synthesis of palm based biolubricant in an oscillatory flow reactor (OFR). Industrial Crops and Products, 52, 567–574. It’s also a good idea to always complete a skin patch test before you use your DIY lube on your genitals. What this means is that you’ll test out your homemade lube on a different area of your body, such as your wrist or arm, to make sure you’re not going to have any type of reaction, allergic or otherwise. After all, an adverse reaction can really ruin the romantic mood–and you don’t want to end up getting an infection or irritating your skin.

While coconut oil and olive oil may seem like no-brainers when it comes to creating homemade lube, there are other products you’re sure to have at hand that you might not think about at first. Although these might be your second choice or an option when you’re getting desperate, they are efficient and safe . Aloe Vera McNutt, J. (2016). Development of biolubricants from vegetable oils via chemical modification. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 36, 1–12. Flavored lube is a great option for oral sex—and manual sex, since they tend to be combined—especially if you’re a gustatory lover,” says Jess O’Reilly, Ph.D., sexologist and author. Just as some people are highly visual and others are highly auditory, others still are taste-driven. Scents and tastes can help you recall fond memories and set the mood for eroticism.

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If you do use it, Caitlin V. says, "Be sure to use only plain, non-flavored and unsweetened yogurt, and avoid anything with fruit or added sugar." Aguilera, A. F., Tolvanen, P., Eränen, K., Wärnå, J., Leveneur, S., Marchant, T., & Salmi, T. (2019). Kinetic modelling of Prileschajew epoxidation of oleic acid under conventional heating and microwave irradiation. Chemical Engineering Science, 199, 426–438. Lube is always great to have on hand, and for people who aren’t simply interested in what they can grab in their house during a desperate situation, but who would also like to learn more about making their own natural lube, there are some recipes that have been developed by actual chefs you can use to make a lube alternative at home. Yes, you can make your own natural lube in your kitchen.