Question 1

What is lube?

Accepted Answer

Lube is anything that reduces friction during sex. That can mean reducing the friction between genitals, between other body parts (like a hand and a penis), or between your body and a sex toy. Reducing that friction can help eliminate pain or chafing and increase pleasure! There are lots of different materials that can be used as lube, but the ones that are the most safe and effective are typically oil-based, water-based, or silicone-based.

Question 2

Why is Harmonizing Lube silicone-based?

Accepted Answer

Silicone-based lube is the gold standard when it comes to staying-power and slickness. These qualities make it ideal for anal sex and shower sex, and silicone-based lubes are still safe for use with condoms. Although silicone is perfectly safe to use with your body, it doesn’t absorb so it can be a pain to clean up. You also shouldn’t use it with silicone sex toys — silicone dissolves silicone so silicone-based lubes will ruin your toys!

Question 3

Why should I use lube?

Accepted Answer

There are lots of reasons why lube always helps—and never hurts—to have on hand. Lube help prevent injury and discomfort during sex, it reduces STI risk by reducing irritation, and it keeps things comfortable if you're experiencing vaginal dryness from age or a medical concern.

Question 4

What about "tingling" lubes?

Accepted Answer

If this is your first time choosing a lube, or if you know you have sensitive skin, you’ll want to stay cautious. Lots of lube products contain fragrances or other irritating ingredients that could cause your most sensitive areas to react. Watch out for words like “warming” or “tingling” — these labels may claim their product is meant to enhance pleasure, but you may end up with a bit more “tingling” than you bargained for! This is why we've kept Harmonizing Lube hypoallergenic and fragrance-free — perfect for your most sensitive skin.

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