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Proper Lubrication

Lubricant: A jelly-like, slippery substance designed to reduce friction during sexual intercourse.
There are so many different types of lubricants out there on the market it’s difficult to select one that works best for you. All we can do is advise from our experience and our guest’s experience. It is up to you to explore and find what will work best for you.
More so than in any other form of sex, proper lubrication is essential in the enjoyment of anal sex. Any time you insert anything into the anus, from a finger to a penis, you're likely to tear tissue walls along the sides. The more lubricant you use, the less damage and or pain you will feel.

Suffice to say, you can't over lubricate when it comes to anal sex. As you begin to explore we suggest you use your bare finger or slip on form-fitting gloves made of latex or nitrile. (Vinyl gloves tend to be baggy and thus we don’t recommend them.)

Oil Based Lubricants:
While many will find that oil based lubricants last longer than water based lubricants. Oil based lubricants do last longer then water based lubricants, however the drawback is… oil based lubricants will damage a latex based condom. Oil based lubricants can cause a 90% decrease in condom strength after as little as 60 seconds of exposure. Daily house hold items that contain oil-based products are: Vaseline, hand lotion, baby oil, lip gloss, shortening, etc.

Silicone Lubricants:
Silicone lube is a decent second choice, since it has a consistency similar to nature’s lubricant and stays moist for quite a while. However, don’t use silicone lube with silicone toys, as it may ruin them – the lube and the silicone toy aren’t compatible.

Water Based Lubricants:
You can find thick, water-based lubes marketed especially for anal play. Water-based lubes tend to dry out and need refreshing with water. Water-based lubricants such as KY, ForPlay, Astroglide, etc. will get the job done, but you may need to reapply frequently during anal sex. KY has a tendency to dry up quicker and leave a sticky feeling while Astroglide does not leave a residue. The nice benefit to Astroglide is that it is non-bacteriostatic, which means it does not interfere with the normal bacteria in the vagina, so I do not have to worry about potential infections. A great number of personal lubricants inhibit the growth of normal bacteria resulting in repeated vaginal infections and disorders (thrush, cystitis, itching and irritation). If you choose to use water-based lubes we suggest to have a water-filled spray bottle to revive the lube. Interesting history note about Astroglide: It was originally developed as a seal lubricant for NASA (as in "O-ring seals" not sea lions!). The scientist who invented it was talking to his mother one day, who mentioned that she was having problems with post-menopausal dryness. Well, he recommended that she try his new product, one thing led to another, and now it is one of the top selling sexual lubricants in the country.

The bottom line…explore, find a product that works best for you and your partner. Since you must be very careful in regard to STDs with anal sex, you should only use oil-based lubricants if you are with a mutually monogamous partner.