{"id":12826,"date":"2017-09-26T17:01:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T09:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=12826"},"modified":"2020-05-14T13:28:51","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T11:28:51","slug":"use-lube-feminine-moisturizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/use-lube-feminine-moisturizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Love Feminine Moisturizer (And You Will Too)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimate lubrication is an important aspect of enjoyable, pain-free sex. If you don\u2019t already know, let us be the first to tell you &#8211; a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/feminine-moisturizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic feminine moisturizer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be in that top drawer of your bedside table. Commonly known as lube, this slippery stuff lends itself to more than just great sex. So what is lube and why is it so wonderful? We\u2019re glad you asked!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sensational Sensations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go any further, let\u2019s talk about sex (baby). After all, what is lube for if not to make sex more pleasurable? There\u2019s no denying it \u2013 feminine moisturizer makes sex feel amazing for all involved. It adds a certain slippery dimension that takes things to the next level. We say use it generously and often!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Friction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without enough lubrication, you may experience some less than enjoyable sensations. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/painful-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and discomfort during sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0may be caused by different reasons, but is usually due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/getting-to-the-root-of-painful-intercourse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lack of vaginal lubrication<\/a>. If you\u2019re skipping foreplay and getting straight to the main act, you could be setting yourself up for painful sex. Put some lube between you and your partner to take a shortcut when you just can\u2019t wait for natural lubrication to come along. Or, put some between you and your favorite personal massager for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/awesome-things-vibrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended self-love session<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without any chafing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Feeling More Than a Little Dry?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intimate dryness is something most women experience at some point during their lives, be it a one-time occurrence or something they experience on a regular basis. There are many potential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/feminine-dryness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of feminine dryness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it is most often associated with changes in estrogen levels. A decrease in estrogen is most significant during menopause, and can also occur at certain times throughout your menstrual cycle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing symptoms of vaginal dryness, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/vaginal-dryness-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A feminine moisturizer can offer immediate relief from the discomfort that accompanies a dry vagina. For a more long-term solution, consult your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lube to the Period Rescue!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re on your period, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/what-helps-period-cramps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain and discomfort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that comes with it can make using a menstrual cup seem like an extra challenge. A bit of lube can help make menstrual cup insertion much easier. If you\u2019re a beginner, lube is your friend! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-to-fold-menstrual-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly inserting a cup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can take a few tries at first, and the extra moisture makes sure you stay totally comfortable while you get the hang of things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Decisions, Decisions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flavored lubes, warming lubes, lubes that tingle, silicone-based, water-based, the list goes on. It\u2019s amazing to have so many options, but it can make deciding on one more challenging than finding a partner! When selecting an intimate moisturizer, choose one that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/feminine-moisturizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mimics your natural lubrication and is pH balanced<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so as to not upset your vagina\u2019s delicate equilibrium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever feminine moisturizer you choose and however you use it, remember that needing or wanting lube is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/questions-about-vagina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nothing to be embarrassed about<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Do what feels right for you, listen to your body and you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intimate lubrication is an important aspect of enjoyable, pain-free sex. If you don\u2019t already know, let us be the first to tell you &#8211; a fantastic feminine moisturizer should be&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":17349,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[43,157,224,265,272],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.12 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Case for Feminine Moisturizer: What is Lube &amp; Why Should I Use It?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Regardless of whether or not you experience vaginal dryness, feminine moisturizer lends itself, and its slippery nature, to more than just great sex!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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