Probably every gynecologist in his career has seen in his office, many women who were seriously concerned about the need to use vaginal lubricants during sex. Typically, these women feel that their body is something wrong, or that if they are more loved and wanted his partner, natural lubrication would be more than enough. And Gynecologists have to convince patients that the use of synthetic lubricant - a perfectly normal thing.
Doctors know that most women, regardless of age and reproductive statute, use some moisturizers or lubricants during sexual intercourse. Therefore, vaginal lubricants are perhaps one of the most important and relevant varieties intimate cosmetics.
Lubricants - who and why they are needed
Although the preferences of women and men in the sexual sphere can be very different, studies conducted among representatives of different cultures, show - the majority of women believe that moderate humidity of the vagina helps to improve the quality of sexual intercourse.
The same study showed that about 62% of women in this or that period of life using a variety of vaginal lubricants.
They do this for many reasons. In the literature you can find a lot of data indicating that breastfeeding women undergoing chemotherapy, taking certain medications, and women immediately before and after the menopause the secretion of the mucus membrane of the vagina stand greatly reduced. In such cases, allow the lubricant to make sex more comfortable. Vaginal dryness - one of the factors that could significantly worsen sexual life.
However, a recent study, which was attended by more than 2,400 women aged 18 to 68 years, focused on the use of lubricants to get more pleasure from sex, rather than as a means to eliminate discomfort. It has been found that the use of lubricants and aqueous-based silicone facilitated getting more satisfaction from sexual intercourse
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- Compared with a group of subjects who did not use lubricants.
Lubricants or moisturizers?
Vaginal lubricants should be applied to the vagina (or anus) before sexual intercourse. They are also applied to the male genitalia, to reduce friction and improve slip. When used correctly, lubricants help to prevent irritation of the skin, mucosal damage, and to avoid problems such as post-coital cystitis
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and vaginitis. Sometimes it is necessary to apply a lubricant several times in one sexual act.
Most often, it is recommended to use water-based lubricants are not, because they usually do not cause irritation, are relatively inexpensive, available at most pharmacies and some stores are easily washed off with warm water. Silicone based lubricants are more expensive, but their effect lasts longer without reapplication. Use Vaseline based lubricants are not recommended because they destroy latex used to make most of the condoms, and often have an unpleasant odor.
Typically, vaginal lubricants are liquids or gels sold in tubes or bottles; greases are also in the form of suppositories which melt at body temperature. Some lubricants are composed only of organic substances contain other flavors, glycerine, parabens, and substances having a warming or cooling effect.
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Or prone to allergic reactions, it is best to use a hypoallergenic lubricants. It is not known whether contribute lubricants that contain glycerin, pertolatum or warming substances develop vaginitis, but women with chronic candidiasis (thrush) is recommended to refrain from them.
Another type of tools that are used to improve sexual encounters - a vaginal moisturizers. The main ingredients of moisturizers are polycarbophil or silicone gel; they are recommended to use two or three times a week, before going to bed
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. The task of these humidifiers - maintaining a normal vaginal pH, and hydration of the mucosa. Some women use these tools helps reduce the need for conventional lubricants or even completely abandon them. Women who suffer from vaginal dryness (especially if it is the result of cancer therapy) is recommended 3 times a week to use vaginal moisturizers, and during sexual intercourse and used a lubricant.
Experts believe that particularly useful vaginal moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
Hyaluronic acid stimulates the tissue's ability to retain moisture. The research results indicate that the use of moisturizers with these ingredients help relieve the symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, and to normalize the pH of the vagina.
Regarding new products in the market of intimate cosmetics is a vaginal moisturizer, which include prebiotics and enzymes capable of restoring a healthy acid-alkaline balance of the vagina, and eliminate symptoms such as dryness and itching. These humidifiers not only reduce discomfort during sexual intercourse, but also reduce the risk of various infections in the future.
Regular sexual activity is important for women's health - is supported by numerous scientific data. Since the vaginal lubricants and moisturizers help to improve sex life, do not abandon their use - do not be shy, because it will only bring benefit to both you and your partner.