Warming Lubes Guide by Sex Expert Tatyana Dyachenko
Enjoy unforgettable sex free from skin breakouts, friction, and irritation with your partner while using oil-based, silicone-based, natural, or water-based warming lubricants.
The intense pleasure you enjoy in sex, especially deep penetration, is determined by what you include in the preparation. Adding lube into your sex life does not only add pleasure but also prevents both you from skin damage and STIs. While there are several types of lubes, the choice will depend on your body’s reaction and the sex toys you have. For instance, silicone-based lubes are not compatible with toys made from silicone material. Also, while some people find cold lubricants intensifying, others will go for warming lubricants, especially during cold seasons. Therefore, if you are about to dive into explosive erotic play and don’t know which warming lube to buy, here is your ultimate guide.
What Are Warming Lubes?
Lubricants are liquids or gels used in sex intended to prevent unwanted friction. They are available in many types and weeding through the options is always overwhelming. The lubes are made from different healthy ingredients and they still effectively achieve the same goal. Some prefer doing without any lube, especially for vaginal sex because the hole produces natural lubricant. However, several factors may affect the production of vaginal fluid. Thus, you just need to have commercial lubes around you as an alternative to keep the orgasm train in motion.
Why Use Warming Lubes
A warming lube is manufactured to not only be lubrication but to also produce some sensations when it is used on the body. That sensation is known as thermoreception and you feel as if your body is warming up but the lubricant’s temperature does not change. You will feel like a pot on fire, cold at first and warm later. But you will not get hot. Beksinska, et al., (2020) explains that the chemicals fitted in these lubes are activated by heat and then starts to emit just enough to warm your body. Thermoception happens as soon as the warming lube touches your skin. The warming lubes does the opposite of what numbing lube does. Numbing lube makes your senses go dormant but the warming lube makes your senses get alert. Besides warming up the body, warming lubes also have a role to play as lubricants in minimizing friction during sex. Some people may opt for water-based warming lube so they get the warming sensations and still use the lube with their sex toys and condoms.
Types Of Lubricants
Water-Based Lubricants
If you are looking for lubes to serve all your sexual fantasies, here is a powerful option to bank on. As the name suggests, they are made from water which gives them more slippery and thinner power. Unlike other lubes like oil-based, they do not damage condoms, such as latex-free. Furthermore, they are compatible with polyurethane condoms made from plastic materials as is necessary according to World Health Organization. (2019). You can also use them with toys made from silicone materials damaged by silicone-based lubes. These blossom organics' natural moisturizing lubricants are best for both vaginal and anal sex. They do not stain your beddings, wash off easily, and are safe on the skin.
Silicone-Based Lubes
Unlike water-based lubes, this type has certain restrictions, such as not being compatible with toys made from silicone material. However, if you want something to enhance long-lasting sex, stock silicone-based lubes. The lubes feel like silk sheets on your sensitive parts and last longer. Furthermore, Desmedt, et al., (2019) confirms that the material is claimed to be hypoallergenic to reduce friction and introduce a mind-blowing flavor into your sex. Avoid using them with silicone material toys because they make them less sanitary by creating abrasions that attract bacteria infections.
Oil-Based Lubricants
Oil-based lubricants have emerged to be the safer lubes with long-lasting properties. However, their biggest drawback is they degrade and tear latex condoms (Miranda, et al., 2019). They are only compatible with nitrile and polyurethane condoms. There are more oil-based lubes options in the market like coconut, olive, grapeseed, and sunflower oil. While most people are using coconut oil, other types are as effective. Avoid using petroleum jelly and baby oil because they can damage your sex toys.
Natural Oil Lubricants
If you are worried about the ingredients you are introducing to your body, get these natural lubricants to have peace of mind in your sex life. These lube is mostly aloe vera which is widely known for moisturization. The lubes are free from smell or taste and enhance a long-lasting pleasure. Furthermore, they are easily washed off, do not stain bedsheets, and enhance extra flavor.
Points to Consider When Choosing Lubricants
Read the Labels
Reading the labels will help you to select the right lubricants that suit your fantasies.
Consider the Types of Your Sex Toys
Different sex lubes are not compatible with certain sex toys. For instance, silicone-based lube damages toy crafted from silicone materials. Thus, know the type of your sex toy before choosing any lubricants to avoid deterioration of the tools.
Check Their Expiry Dates.
Avoid selecting expired lubricants which according to Laniewski, et al., (2021), cause health issues like fungal and bacterial infections. Read carefully on the wrapper to identify the manufacture and expiry dates.
Look At the Package.
The appearance of packing material indicates what is inside. If the package is loose, rubbed, or discolored, probably the lube is worn out. Therefore, if the bottle is in tacked, remove and check the quality before buying the lubes.
Look At the Quantity.
When buying the lubricant, ensure it is enough to get you and your partner high. If it means spending more, do it because what you are preparing for is something special in life.
Consider The Cost.
Cheap things are frustrating even though they are helping you to save. The lower you spent, the higher the risks.
How To Use Lubricants
- If you are a beginner, start by trying different lubes in varying amounts to find what works well with you.
- For ladies, start by applying the lubes on and around the vulva. You can also apply the lubes inside your vagina, at its opening, and on the vulva.
- If you are using the condom, apply the lubricants inside it first and add them to the top.
- Also, put a few drops at the tip of the condom to reduce friction inside the condom.
- Ensure that your hands are clean before applying the lubes.
- When using sex toys, apply suitable lubricants to avoid damages.
Safety Tips to Consider When Using Lubricants
- Avoid the use of water-based lubricants with glycerin to prevent infection.
- If you have sensitive skin, taste the lubes first before using them.
- After applying the lube, seal it completely to avoid entry of germs.
- Clean your hands thoroughly after using the lubes to avoid holding foods with lubed hands.
Frequently Asked Questions about Warming Lubes
Are Warming Lubes Safe
Warming lubes are pleasurable and useful in minimizing friction and preventing vaginal and anal tearing. How the lube reacts on one person may be different from how it reacts on someone else. Lube may be a to other people due to the allergic reactions they may cause. If you feel stinging sensations when you insert sex toys or a tampon in your vagina then you should steer clear of warming lubes for the risk of vestibulitis. Vestibulitis and vaginismus patients should avoid warming lubes because the pain, stinging, and itching in the vulva may worsen.
Some people may also have allergic reactions towards the ingredients in the lube. Some of these ingredients include petroleum, parabens, citric acid and benzyl.
It is advisable to test your warming lube on your skin to know if it may be good for you or cause allergic reactions. The best body part to test the lube will be in the inner side of the upper arm and wait for at least 10 minutes. If there will be no reaction then you can go on ahead and buy the lube.
What Are the Ingredients of Warming Lubes?
The main ingredients in warming lubes are glycerol, glycerin, capsaicin and menthol which give the lube the warm and tingling effect independently and they consequently bring the same effect on warming lubes. Other ingredients are citric, benzyl and parabens which give the lube its drying effect.
Does Warming Lube Make a Difference
Warming lube is a perfect idea for people who want to spice up things in the bedroom, especially the users of ordinary lube. The sensational effects will excite the users because it sends the pleasure throughout the body if it is used for massage. The lube does not only act as a lubricant but also adds more pleasure during sex. Most warming lubes can increase arousal.
What Are the Side Effects of Warming Lubes?
Warming lube might seem like the great news we’ve been waiting for our skin but the added ingredients may react on the skin and cause skin problems. The best time to know if the warming lube is bad for you is when you are purchasing it. Read through the label and check if there might be an ingredient that you are allergic to in the warming lube. You may also enquire from the shop because some ingredients are known to react on most people so the shop attendant might know. Or check at the local chemist. Glycerin is an example of an ingredient that you should be cautious of and it is also among the ingredients that seem to independently warm the body. Glycerin may be great for the skin because it retains moisture so if your skin is dry, it may be the product you need to heal. However, glycerin might have nightmarish effects on the vagina it can not only irritate the vagina but also cause the vagina to have infections (Park, et al., 2019). If you ever notice irritation and yeast infection in the vagina then the culprit might be glycerin.
You need not use too much warming lube on the genitals as using anything excessively is always dangerous and it may result in serious health issues and turn your genitals into an irritated zone rather than the most pleasurable part of your body.
How Do I Wash Off Warming Lubricants?
Washing off lube depends on the base of the lubricant. Water-based lube is easy to wash and you may only need water and gentle soap. To wash off oil-based lube you may need to use warm water and soap. Washing off silicon-based lube is the most tasking as you need to keep on cleaning with warm water and detergent until the stain disappears. It is advisable to keep on cleaning and not letting the fabric dry if the stain is still present because drying will set the stain.
Conclusion
Lubricants are made to reduce friction and enhance sexual pleasure during sex. They come in different types like water-based, oil-based, silicone-based, and natural oils. You will need to choose one that suits your skin, sex toys, and the type of condoms. Consider things like cost, expiry date, ingredients, and package before buying. If you are a beginner, try different types in small amounts to get what feels better on your skin.
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