Sex Tip: Choosing The Best Lubricant For The Job (and Video)

Sexual lubricants are great products to use during all kinds of sex, including anal sex, vaginal sex and even masturbation for both men and women. Why do we like lube so much? It makes sex feel great and helps you last longer than if you're relying on your body's own lubricants or - eek! - saliva to do the job for you. Here's the lowdown on the different kinds of lube on the market and how to use them.


Why Do You Need Lube?

If you haven't used lube before, you definitely need to try it! Chances are, you'll never go back to having sex without it. Sexual lubricant makes sex feel better, because it reduces the amount of friction during sex. Sex feels smoother, slicker and lasts longer than if you're just using saliva or not using anything at all.

Water Based Lubricants

Water based lubes are by far the best lubes out there. They're simply made of water and are extremely cost effective. They're easy to use and easy to clean - in fact, you can clean up water based lube with just water, no soap required! It doesn't stain your clothes or your sheets, but it will wear out quickly since it's a thinner style lube that closely mimics a woman's natural lubricant. You can't use water based lube in the water, because it will rinse off quickly, but other than that, water based lube is definitely your go-to lube. Keep it by your bedside and use as necessary.


Silicone Based Lubricants

Silicone based lubes are a little thicker and are much better to use in the water because they don't rinse off as easily. You can still clean up silicone lubricant easily with soap and water (and maybe a little elbow grease) but it's great if you're having sex or masturbating in the shower or pool. It also lasts longer than water based lubricant, so it's a little better for those marathon sex sessions. Silicone based lube is safe for most sex toys, but it cannot be used with toys made from silicone! If you have a silicone toy, you're better off using water based lube. Silicone lube isn't recommended for frequent vaginal use because although the vagina is self cleaning, it's difficult to get the silicone based lube out.


Flavoured And Scented Lubes

Flavoured or scented lubricants can be both silicone or water based (most likely water based) and are excellent to use for oral sex or just simply if you want a lube that smells and tastes good. There's no difference between the effectiveness of a flavoured or scented lube and a plain one, so it's definitely a personal choice. There are many different flavours on the market, including yummy ones like strawberry.

Warming Lubes

Warming lubes can also be silicone or water based, but are most likely water based. A component within the formula of the lube makes the lube warm up during sex, and continue to get warmer during intercourse or masturbation. Warming lubes are great to have on hand if you want something a little different during sex, however, some people aren't fond of just how warm and tingly warming lubricants can get when using them. If a warming lube is too hot for you, try diluting it with some regular lube for just a little extra kick.


All Natural And Sensitive Skin Lubricants

An uncommon yet growing category of sexual lubricants are ones that are made for people with very sensitive skin. These lubes can be made with all natural ingredients and without dyes and perfumes that can be potentially irritating. If you have very sensitive skin and are using "free and clear" detergents and soaps in your home, consider using an all natural or sensitive skin lube during sex too.


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How to Become a Sex Superstar

Sex can be many things it can be incredible, but it can also be mediocre. Don't settle for less than the best, here's how to turn yourself into a sex bomb!
Build Your Confidence

Confidence is the number one thing you need to have in your arsenal. Nothing else is as effective at feeling good about yourself and seducing others as confidence is. Instead of standing in front of a mirror picking out your flaws, check yourself out. Point out things that you love about yourself, whether it?s something about the way you look or something about who you are. Learn to love yourself and be confident in the real you, and show the real you to other people. You'll be surprised at what a difference it really makes.

Dress To Kill

Clothes and appearances are overrated, right? Sometimes. However, looking your best will naturally boost your confidence and will also make you more attractive and noticeable to others. So splurge on that dress you were eyeing the other day, or spend ten extra minutes curling your hair. Put a little more effort into the way you look and make sure you're looking and feeling fabulous every time you walk out the door. If you know you look amazing, you're going to exude confidence and sex to everyone around you and you'll literally be a walking bombshell!

Explore Your Own Sexuality

Being a bombshell when it comes to sex isn't about waiting for your partner to figure out the right buttons to push to give you pleasure. It's about taking control of your own pleasure and learning what you like and what you don't like on your own. Don't expect a guy to find your g-spot, your clitoris or any other hot spot of yours if you haven't bothered to find it first. Masturbation is the best way for women to discover how they like to be touched and what works best to bring them to orgasm during nookie. If you don't have a sex toy, now is the time to get one (like the Astroglide Vibe!). Splurge on a high quality vibrator or other sex toy and lock the doors and dim the lights. Take charge of your own pleasure and explore your sexuality. Learn what you like and what you don't like, so you can confidently communicate to any partner what you want while doing the dirty.

Learn To Please Your Partner


A sex vixen not only knows what she wants during sex, she also knows how to please her partner. You may think you know all there is to know about getting it on and how to give a guy an orgasm, but chances are, you're not as well informed as you think. While a guy is pretty much guaranteed a climax if he's doing it with a woman heck, all it takes is a little lotion and his hand anyways but there are ways to make your partner literally explode with pleasure if you take the time to learn the sex techniques that will blow him out of the water. Take some time to check out a few tips and techniques to give your man an earth shattering blowjob or even how to use prostate massage to intensify his climax. Learn to do things that no other girl has ever done before, and practice them until you get really good. Your guy will love that you're interested in doing new things, but he'll also love the learning process! Make sure you have a few tricks up your sleeve for the next time you get it on.

Don't Be Afraid To Try New Things

A sex vixen isn't afraid to try new things in or out of the bedroom. This, in part, is due to having confidence. A woman who has confidence in herself, the way she looks and the ability to please herself and her partner isn't going to be scared to bring out some new sex toys or to try new sex positions in the bedroom. Constantly think about new things you can try with your partner, even if it's only a little different from things that you've done before. It doesn't matter what you do it could be as simple as tugging his scrotum lightly during a blowjob if you've never done it before. As long as you're constantly looking for new ways to please your partner and yourself, you're going to evolve into a sex vixen in no time.

by Kaylen Jackson


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10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas

10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas

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Sex is something lots of guys they think they know everything about. They assume they know everything there is to know not only about how to please a woman, but also about her anatomy and how it plays a role in sex. You may think you know a lot about the body of a woman, but you probably didn't know these ten things about a woman's vagina!

An Orgasm Is An Excellent Pain Reliever

Next time your girl gives you the excuse that she doesn't want to have sex with you because she has a headache, you can tell her she's full of it. An orgasm is an excellent pain reliever, and can work as well as over the counter medicines or even some pharmaceutical grade pain relievers. You just have to actually make sure you give her a great orgasm!

The Vagina Cleans Itself

A woman's genitals are designed to clean itself - meaning, douching is completely unnecessary and can actually do more harm than good. After menstruation, it cleans itself out and continues to do so throughout a woman's monthly cycle. It also will clean itself out after sex! This helps prevent yeast or bacterial infections. However, if more bacteria or yeast are introduced than the body can handle, an overgrowth can occur. This usually can be easily treated with over the counter creams or doctor prescribed antibiotics.

It's Not All About The G-Spot

The g-spot gets all the credit for giving women amazing orgasms, but there is another spot - called the A-Spot - that can be just as effective at giving a woman an earth shattering climax. The A-Spot is located deeper within the canal than the g-spot (right in front of the cervix) and it can be stimulated using the same come hither motion with your fingers that you would use if you were stimulating the g-spot. Just remember that since you're going very deep inside a woman, you need plenty of good lubrication like Astroglide, and you need her to be aroused first so it's not painful or uncomfortable.

You Are What You Eat

A healthy vagina has an odour, but it is usually not very pungent. A yeast or bacterial infection can make it smell more pungent, but a funky smelling peach doesn't always mean an infection. Many of the things a woman eats will affect the way her genitals taste and smell. For example, eating lots of pineapple and sweet fruits will make it taste and smell sweeter (which can be great for oral sex), but vegetables such as cabbage or asparagus can give it a more off putting scent.

The Vagina Can Actually Fall Out!

Vaginal prolapse is when the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes or vagina (or a combination of all of these) moves downward from its natural place in the body. This condition is common following surgeries such as hysterectomies, but can also happen without any prior event. In severe cases, this medical condition will cause the inner tissues to protrude through the vaginal opening.

Female Ejaculation Does Exist

Women in addition to men can ejaculate varying amounts of fluid during orgasm. Many women are able to produce very large amounds of fluid! Some skeptics report that the ejaculate that comes from a woman isn't actually ejaculate at all, but urine. However, science has found that the components of female ejaculate are separate from the components of urine are very different and while the fluid does come from the paraurethral ducts, it does not come from the bladder.

The Vagina Can Double In Length When A Woman Is Aroused

How long a vagina is varies from woman to woman. Some women have very small, short canals while others have very long ones. The average size in an unaroused woman is 8 - 10 centimetres long, but during arousal, this number can increase and may even double! So guys, make sure your lady is aroused before penetration, because you'll go a lot deeper and she'll be a lot more comfortable during sex.

Having Sex Can Keep The Vagina Young And Healthy

Like the rest of your muscles, the vagina needs to be used and exercised or it will become weak and brittle. During prolonged periods of abstinence, especially when a woman goes through menopause or reaches old age, the delicate tissues inside will thin and can begin to break down. Regular sex, however, will help keep a woman's genitals in peak form.

Vaginal Secretions Contain A Component Found In Shark Livers

Upon microscopic examination of the ingredients found in female vaginal secretions, scientists have noted that these secretions contain a component actually found in shark livers. This is called squalene, and can also be found in vegetable oils. It can be used in cosmetics, because it is an excellent moisturiser that doesn't leave the skin feeling greasy! Squalene is most likely what makes natural secretions good for the health of the genitals, because it keeps the tissue moist and supple.

The Vaginal Muscles Are Extremely Powerful

All women have the ability to use their vaginal muscles also called the PC muscles during sex. These are also the same muscles a girl uses to stop the flow of urine, and they can be strengthened through exercises like Kegels. You might not think that these muscles would be very powerful, but they are! The world record holder for the strongest vagina is a Russian woman who was able to lift 14 kilograms with her vaginal muscles only!

Astroglide Personal Lubricants Offers New Way to Experience Pleasure - Introducing the Astroglide Vibe Personal Massager

Five Tips on How to Enjoy Private Time with the New Astroglide Vibe From Astroglide Sexual Health and Wellness Ambassador Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright

Astroglide, maker of the world's best performing personal lubricants, announced today the launch of its new personal massager device, the Astroglide Vibe. A durable water-proof device, the travel-sized Astroglide Vibe offers multiple speeds to suit every user's personal stimulation needs. It requires only one AA-sized battery to give singles and couples a great bedroom companion.


First-time users of the new Astroglide Vibe will feel comfortable with the massager after reading our five tips from Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright, a certified sexuality educator and relationship expert.


Some self-foreplay will help set the mood for an invigorating romantic encounter. Put on some sexy clothes, play your favourite slow music, and light the candles before using Astroglide Vibe. You work hard and deserve some private time!

Mentally and physically relax before using the personal massager. Use this alone time as a chance to breathe deeply and lose yourself in the sensations. Don't fixate on reaching an orgasm, just let out the tension of the day. The right frame of mind can result in a multi-orgasmic experience!

Indirect pressure and some self-teasing can be just what your body needs. Astroglide Vibe is built with varying speeds that can send shivers when used the right way.

Use any Astroglide personal lubricant to help accomplish soothing smooth movements. Start off slow on some prime erogenous zones with the side or tip of Astroglide Vibe, then work up to more advanced moves!

Keep it clean and safe. Rinse your personal massager in warm soapy water after every use and be sure to let it dry before embarking on your next solo voyage.


Used in tandem with any Astroglide personal lubricant, the Astroglide Vibe is a new avenue for individuals and couples to explore intimate moments.


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Celebrate Couples Appreciation Month with 7 Spicy Tips from Astroglide

Celebrate Couples Appreciation Month with 7 Spicy Tips from Astroglide

Astroglide Personal Lubricants Presents Fun Ways to Enjoy Time with Your Partner Both in and Out of the Bedroom


What better month than April to be designated Couples Appreciation Month? Nature is filled with new growth and warmth, and it's a time for love! For couples, it's the perfect month to shake off winter blues and rekindle your bond for each other.


Here are seven fun tips to keep the relationship fire going:

1. Accentuate the positive! Write down five great things about your partner and share them together (you can always overachieve and write 10.)

2. Say "Thank You" even for the little things your partner does.

3. Even a one-night getaway or “staycation” can bring you closer. Don't over plan to keep it spontaneous and fun!

4. Spend some time with other couples to get exciting conversation going and help you better appreciate what you have together.

5. Start and end your day with a kiss, even if you were arguing.

6. Tired of the same “moves” in the boudoir? Grab a fun sex book or game to learn some new twists!

7. Make an aphrodisiac three-course meal together. Oysters, asparagus, and chocolate anyone?

The complete line of Astroglide personal lubricants can be an integral part of keeping a couple in love and lust:

Astroglide X Premium Silicone Personal Lubricant is perfect for couples learning to explore new experiences.

Astroglide Personal Lubricants are latex safe and can help increase overall sensitivity for more fun.

Astroglide Natural is the perfect choice for Aloe-Vera & Chamomile infused springtime love!

Establishing and keeping the bond with your significant other doesn't have to be a chore. Simply spending time together and listening to each other go a long way to a lasting relationship!


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Romance Isn't Dead - It's Alive and Well in the Workplace Tips from Astroglide Personal Lubricants for Turning an Office Crush Into That Someone Special

Despite the cramped conditions and unflattering fluorescent lights, the typical office space can be a hotbed for meeting your significant other. With most people now spending 50 hours a week at work, there are not many free hours available to meet that special someone. An inter-office romance can be dicey, so follow some tips to avoid a bumpy road.

Tips for a successful inter-office romance:

* The first step is making sure you only pursue other singles. Some harmless flirting with those poor married folks is okay, but that's it!

* Been flirting with Mike in payroll but he hasn't asked you out? Some people are very shy about office romance, so take the initiative!

* Not sure if Sally in Marketing is the right one for you, try the "it's just lunch" concept and gather a group of like-minded individuals for an inter-office lunch and see how she interacts with everyone, including you.

* Keep it casual. You never know if things will work out with an office romance, so set some simple ground rules from the start so if the relationship ends, there are no hard feelings.

* Copiers can be used for more than printing the quarterly report! Let your imagination run wild and print up some interesting inter-office memos to each other.

* Need to keep your office romance quiet? Be smart about it. Don't drive to work together and park in the company car park! Smooching sessions in the elevator are also fraught with danger. Keeping it secret is smart for your careers and can add a bit of danger and spice to the relationship.

* Don't hit the "All Company" email address when you call her "Snoogy Snookums." It's best to keep your work emails and chats rated PG. In fact, it's probably best to avoid personal messages in work e-mails. Save your sexy messages for home.

* Limit your group trips to the stationery cupboard. If both of you are required to get supplies and it takes 25 minutes to retrieve paper clips and pens, you might raise some suspicions.

* After a bunch of dates away from work, it might be time to explore some intimate moments. Choose Astroglide's many different products to spice up your next work "meeting".


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