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December
Yeast Infections from Lubes?
Dear Paul,
I've heard that lubes with glycerin in them (KY
and Astroglide) can cause yeast infections. Is this
true? While I don't usually have problems getting
wet, my boyfriend and I can only see each other on
weekends, and there are times when I could really
use an assist by Sunday afternoon. Is there a lube
that you can suggest?
Linda in Slippery Rock
Dear Linda,
I haven't done any research on sexual lubes, but
my friends who sell a lot of lube tell me that
women who get yeast infections should not use lubes
with glycerin in them. This means no to lubes like
KY and Astroglide.
As for the type of lubes you might consider, it
depends on the kind of sex you are having and the
kind of feeling you and your partner enjoy. The
reason I say this is because different lubes leave
different sensations.
For instance, you and your boyfriend are
cramming seven day's worth of sex into two. So you
might consider a lube like Eros. It lasts a long
time and doesn't have any taste. While it's
perfectly safe to use with condoms, it seems to
have a light oily feeling that some people enjoy.
On the other hand, it won't make you feel too
slick. If you rub it between your fingers, you can
still feel the ridges, and if you put it in your
vagina, you can still feel the skin on the penis
going to and fro.
Another lube to consider is Liquid Silk. This is
a good all-around lube that really does have a
silky feeling. It is quite close to the feeling of
a woman's natural lubrication. It is not as slick
and "fast" as some other lubes. You'll get plenty
of lubrication but also plenty of sensation. Liquid
Silk tends to soak into the skin so it won't feel
like you need to wash it off. It also helps
moisturize vaginal tissues. Some physicians
recommend it for menopausal women—massage it
on your outer lips and one or two inches inside of
your vagina twice a day. Liquid Silk is also a good
lube to use with all sex toys, including those with
the new Cyberskin surface.
If you are fisting, doing anal play or swinging,
a good lube might be Maximus. It is thicker than
most lubes and won't dry out as fast. It almost
provides a light cushion and stays exactly where
you put it. Couples who are into sexual swinging
often prefer Maximus, given how many different
things are going into different places over
different spans of time. It is safe for use with
condoms and is long lasting. One downside is it may
have some taste.
Three lubes which are glycerin-based are
Astroglide, I.D. and KY. Astroglide and ID are
slicker than most lubes, which means if you rub
them between your fingers, you won't feel the
ridges as much as you will with Liquid Silk or
Eros. People who prefer these lubes say they feel
"really fast." You can interpret that any way you
like.
I never realized that a woman would complain
about her vagina feeling too slick or fast until I
started getting feedback from some of the women on
our sex survey who say that they get so lubricated
during intercourse that they can't really feel the
penis going in and out. If you are having this
problem, Ellen, from www.touchofawoman.com,
suggests taking an over-the-counter antihistamine
to help dry up your natural lube just a bit. At the
same time, women who are taking antihistamines
(often found in cold and allergy medicines) should
be aware that the antihistamine might be impacting
their ability to get wet in a sexual way. They
might want to use store-bought lube to help make up
the difference.
You can purchase most of these lubes over the
web at www.touchofawoman.com or www.goodvibes.com
or at your favorite location for sexual
enhancement.
©2007 by Paul
Joannides
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In America, sex is an obsession, in other parts of
the world it is a fact. - Marlene Dietrich
Paul
Joannides is the author of the Guide
To Getting It On!--the Universe's Coolest and Most
Informative Book On Sex.
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by clicking on the cover of the Guide that
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