The Importance of Lube
Lubricant, in its many different forms and flavours has an important positive effect on sexual relationships and also helps improve self-satisfaction (masturbation). For women it can make the difference between having amazing and comfortable sex and having painful and tight sex. And then for men it can improve sensation and also with some types of lube, allow them longer more pleasurable sex.
Here at Shivaonline we stock a comprehensive range of lube, for use, with a partner, on your own or with one of our many sex toys. Our lubricants can add a fantastic element of fun to your sex life from fun flavoured lubes, to sensation lubes, which allow you to feel more during intercourse.
For women, lube can help speed up processes, on average it can take around 15 minutes to become naturally lubricated during foreplay long after a man has been ready to go. Lube allow both partners to start their sexual experience at the same time and for older women, it is also a necessary addition to the bedroom. Age can effect women, sexually, as you get older and/or hit menopause natural lubrication declines, however by using lube, your sex life wont decline, with age.
There are a number of different types of lubricant on the market, such as water based and oil based lubricants, both these, lubricants work differently, so it’s best to try both and see which one works for you. You can also purchase organic and vegan friendly lubricants as well as those for sensitive skin so you can find the right lubricant which works in harmony with your body.
Some lubricants also work in different ways, having different effects on your body. For example you can try warming lubricants, which give a warming sensation on your genitals or cooling and tingly lubricants which as you may guess feel cool and tingly on your genitals. Both these types have different effects during foreplay and intercourse and a great option to add a new dimension to your sex life.
As mentioned lube is also fantastic when used in conjunction with sex toys, many sex toys recommend using lube, rather than anything else you have lying around as it also help to maintain the product and make it easier and more pleasurable to use. Also follow manufacture recommendations and you can enjoy fantastic masturbation. It also enable smooth operation when using sex toys with a partner as well.
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