Natural lubricant: how to choose the right type of intimate gel?

FOR A LONG TIME WRITTENLY CONSIDERED AS USELESS, INTIMATE LUBRICANT GEL IS INCREASINGLY USED DURING SEXUAL INTERCES WITH SEVERAL OR EVEN FOR SOLO INTIMATE PLEASURE . TODAY, THERE ARE MANY LUBRICANTS, NATURAL OR NOT, ON THE MARKET. DEPENDING ON WHY YOU NEED (OR WANT) AN INTIMATE GEL, CHOOSING THE ONE CAN BE CHALLENGING. LET'S FIND TOGETHER WHICH LUBRICANT IS BEST TO CHOOSE ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS ? 🧴️

Each body is different, each need and desire too. There are different products to choose from, each with advantages and disadvantages. Whether you're trying a lubricant for the first time or considering switching brands, it's important to understand the differences between the variety of products out there.

The water-based lubricant is increasingly popular because it can both be used with latex condoms without altering their protection , but it is also very easy to clean because it does not stain. It's a great choice for sensitive skin and is also safe to use on vibrators and clitoral stimulators . Water-based intimate gels will also be preferred if you experience intimate dryness problems .

If you plan to have sex or masturbate in the shower, be aware that water-based lube dissolves quickly in water . It also dries faster than other lubricants, so you will need to use it more often during longer sexual pleasures. At Gapianne, we particularly recommend the brand of intimate products My Lubie .

This type of gel can be used for a long time and safely with latex condoms. This type of product holds up well in the shower . By applying it to the skin you deposit a thin layer on its surface which allows to maintain a slippery texture for a very long time. It lubricates about 5 times more than water-based products.

However, these lubricants can be difficult to wash off and may stain your clothes, underwear or even your sheets. It is also recommended to avoid their use on silicone sex toys, as this will gradually degrade the performance of the vibrators, especially if they have a taste or an odor that can soak into your accessories.

Oils last longer than water-based lubricants, hold up well in the shower, and are better suited for external sexual activities like private massage or masturbation . Although you can use an oil-based lubricant for penetrative sex, it's recommended for external use instead to avoid potential irritation. We also do not advise you to use intimate oils with sex toys or latex condoms. This is because the oil can break down the condom, putting you at risk for STIs or pregnancy. On Gapianne, you can find our CBD intimate oils with 100% natural ingredients

Lasting longer and drying less quickly, we recommend silicone-based lubricants during anal sex . You will have less pain during and after the sexual act thanks to the thin layer of gel which helps sliding. Because it dries less quickly, the silicone lubricant also limits the risk of cuts and therefore of infection. It is also compatible with condoms.

If you are looking for an intimate gel for oral sex , you should pay close attention to the composition of the ingredients. Not all lubricants are edible, due to small ingredients that are sometimes hidden. The My Lubie vegan lubricant is ingestible however, as the brand itself specifies, 'the taste is not incredible because we preferred to avoid unhealthy components for the private parts. [...] We formulated a healthy lubricant rather than a taste lubricant".

Do not hesitate to ask the brand you are interested in or the pharmacy directly if their products are indeed consumable.