Which System Jo Lubricant is Right for You?

LETS FIRST BREAK DOWN LUBRICANTS 

There is most definitely a misconception that lubricants hold no value to couples that have not yet conceived a child nor been sexually active for a long period of time. The older you get the less likely you will produce enough lubricant, a statement we have heard a number of times. Reduced levels of lubrication can affect anyone at any age, just being younger does not mean ample wetness downstairs to allow easy access. 

Mention this word ‘lubricant’ in any sexual context and the connotations in most peoples minds would be that of older women experiencing vaginal dryness during the menopausal period of their lives due to the resultant effect of a decrease in estrogen would need the use of lubricants more so than anyone else. This notion is misleading as the sexual benefit of using lubrication no matter what age and sexual preference for both men and women far outweigh this outdated assumption. 

Yes, this can be the result of hormonal changes in a woman’s body during breastfeeding or perimenopause and postmenopause, which causes a reduction in vaginal lubrication. In other circumstances, this can also be due to medications such as antihistamines, hormonal forms of birth control, chemotherapy, and medications for ADHD and depression. Also, you may have decreased lubrication if you are dehydrated, or if you’re not fully aroused.

Levels of vaginal secretions vary between women and can be affected by:

• Stress, anxiety and relationship issues
• Hormonal changes due to contraception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menstruation
• Medical conditions such as diabetes, side effects of chemotherapy, full hysterectomy or immune disorders
• Medications – contraceptive pill, anti-depressants, and allergy medications
• Chemical products – washing powders, harsh soaps, feminine sprays or douches, and perfumed toilet roll
• Lack of foreplay – women need more stimulation than men do

Adding lubrication to your sexual experience, whether that is intercourse with your partner (vaginal or anal sex) or masturbating on your own, some of the benefits from lube can help with: 

• Enhancing the arousal state as it's soothing over the clitoral area by stimulating the flow of blood to the vulva encouraging your body to produce its own and thus giving you more excitement down under 
• Anal penetration will be very dry without any lubrication, very painful experience due to the friction caused when thrusting. Lubrication is a must for safe anal sex. 
• Helps with ease of penetration by keeping the vaginal walls moist and wet reducing any friction and soreness for both partners by keeping elasticity means a more enjoyable experience leading to orgasm. 
• Certain flavored lubricants like the JO Oral Delight - Vanilla Thrill will change the taste of oral sex thus making the experience of foreplay that much more enjoyable. 
• Lubricating the clitoral area during foreplay reduces any friction caused by the touch of your fingers and allows your significant other to climax a lot easier. Producing natural lube is the most direct route to orgasm.  

LUBRICANT TYPES 

Choosing a lubricant comes down to two considerations:

Comfort, the level of comfort the lubricant produces will ultimately affect the pleasure state of your experience so how amazing does this feel! It just slides in easy peasy without any irritation to my lady/man bites. 

Safety, using oil-based lubricants with any latex produces is just a no-no as this destroys the makeup of the materials making it unsafe to use and causes potential health risks especially used on condoms as they will fail. 

Types of lubricants:

WATER-BASED LUBRICANTS

– Water-Based Lubricants with Glycerin
The most commonly sold lubricants are water-based with synthetic glycerin, which produces a slightly sweet taste. Most flavored lubricants and warming lubricants contain glycerin. When water-based lubes start to dry, it is best to add water or saliva rather than just adding more lube, as the water makes it slippery again.

Examples: JO H20 Jelly Original Lubricant (suppositories for dry vaginal walls).

Pros: Easy to find, low-cost, safe to use with condoms. 

Cons: Dry out quickly, often sticky or tacky.

– Water-Based Lubricants, No Glycerin
If you have recurrent yeast infections, these are the lubricants to use. They can contain vegetable-derived glycerin, which does not trigger yeast infections like the lubes listed above.

Examples: JO USDA Organic Water-Based Lubricant.

Pros: Last longer than lubricants with glycerin, can reduce irritation to the genitals, safe with latex condoms, do not stain fabric, usually thicker and provide a cushion, some are more recommended for anal play JO Anal Premium.

Cons: Can have a bitter taste due to the absence of glycerin, no recommended for oral foreplay.

SILICONE LUBRICANTS

These last the longest of all and are especially recommended for women with chronic vaginal dryness or genital pain. Silicone lubricant is different from the silicone used in breast implants and is not considered dangerous; it cannot penetrate through the skin’s pores. Most silicone lubricants are hypoallergenic.

Examples: JO Women Premium Silicone-Based Lubrication.

Cons: Expensive, cannot be used with silicone or CyberSkin sex toys.

OIL-BASED LUBRICANTS

The following oil-based lubricants can destroy latex condoms. They are safe to use with condoms made from nitrile, polyisoprene or polyurethane.

– Natural Oil-Based Lubricants
These lubricants often can be found in your kitchen. The general rule is that if it’s safe for you to eat, it’s safe to put on your vulva and inside your vagina. The body can clear out natural oils more easily than petroleum-based lubricants. Certain oils, such as grapeseed and apricot, tend to be thin and therefore better for vaginal intercourse than some of the others.

Examples: Vegetable, corn, avocado, peanut, and olive oils; butter; Crisco.

Pros: Great for genital massages, safe for the vagina, safe to eat, good for all forms of sexual play, low-cost, easily accessible.

Cons: Destroy latex condoms, stain fabric.

– Synthetic Oil-Based Lubricants
These take longer to clear out of your body than natural oils.

Examples: Mineral oil, Vaseline, body lotions.

Pros: Great for external masturbation, low-cost, easily accessible.

Cons: Irritate vulva, destroy latex condoms, stain fabric.

There are a number of options to enhance that bedroom fun or go it alone with either silicone or water-based products. A few items that can be sourced around the house can be used however as easy as its accessible it can also create quite the mess. 

Adding this simple yet effective product can change the way you experience sex with your partner. This has been the one product that can transform ordinary sex into mind blow orgasmic sex. Simple, inexpensive yet extremely effective, see our range of premium H2O Jo lubricants in-store today.