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Suggest A Lubricant For Painless Intercourse
Question: Which is the best lubricant for vaginal sex?
Brief Answer:
It depends on individual need,no one is best for all
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr.XXXX
Lubricants made with silicone, water, petroleum, or oil.
For most couples, water-based lubricant is the best. It's safe for condoms and easy to rinse off and it will not stain sheets.
If you use condoms, you definitely need to stay away from petroleum-or oil-based lubricants, since they can erode latex quickly.
And women who are prone to yeast infections should look for a lube that doesn't contain glycerin, which contains sugars that promote yeast growth.
Best thing is to consult gynecologist who can examine and prescribe lubricant according to need and can help easily if any side effects or problems are there.
And for your information:
During vaginal sex lubrication is necessary. Too much or too little lubrication can decrease enjoyment. But when there's right amount, it increases enjoyment. You can't have comfortable or successful sex without lubrication.
Studies have suggested that use of lubrication enhances enjoyment of sex.
Every woman lubricates in different manner. There is no normal amount of wetness. When woman feels that there is more friction, pain or hard feelings; there is need of lubricant.
We need to search for cause of dryness also to treat the problem thoroughly.
General causes are stress, low-estrogen birth-control pills, undiagnosed yeast infections, breastfeeding, and certain medicines (antihistamines and antidepressants) .
Lubricants containing estrogen are also available.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
It depends on individual need,no one is best for all
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr.XXXX
Lubricants made with silicone, water, petroleum, or oil.
For most couples, water-based lubricant is the best. It's safe for condoms and easy to rinse off and it will not stain sheets.
If you use condoms, you definitely need to stay away from petroleum-or oil-based lubricants, since they can erode latex quickly.
And women who are prone to yeast infections should look for a lube that doesn't contain glycerin, which contains sugars that promote yeast growth.
Best thing is to consult gynecologist who can examine and prescribe lubricant according to need and can help easily if any side effects or problems are there.
And for your information:
During vaginal sex lubrication is necessary. Too much or too little lubrication can decrease enjoyment. But when there's right amount, it increases enjoyment. You can't have comfortable or successful sex without lubrication.
Studies have suggested that use of lubrication enhances enjoyment of sex.
Every woman lubricates in different manner. There is no normal amount of wetness. When woman feels that there is more friction, pain or hard feelings; there is need of lubricant.
We need to search for cause of dryness also to treat the problem thoroughly.
General causes are stress, low-estrogen birth-control pills, undiagnosed yeast infections, breastfeeding, and certain medicines (antihistamines and antidepressants) .
Lubricants containing estrogen are also available.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Isn't it possible for you to suggest me one water based good quality lubricant without the consultation of gynecologist and which is available in market?
Brief Answer:
is it going to be used by you or your partner?
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are using condoms,many condoms are available with lubricants in market.
If you do not use condoms,there are two types of lubricant: for male and for female.
Would you like to use lubricant by yourself or your partner is going to use ?
regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
is it going to be used by you or your partner?
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are using condoms,many condoms are available with lubricants in market.
If you do not use condoms,there are two types of lubricant: for male and for female.
Would you like to use lubricant by yourself or your partner is going to use ?
regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I want to use it without condom and with condom both and it should be harmless to my girl
Brief Answer:
K-Y jelly by XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
K-Y Lubricating jelly is time tasted lubricant. It is water based. Easy to clean and does not stain.
It can be used with and without condom.
I probably have never seen any significant side effect of it.
It is quite harmless.
It is mostly available over counter.
Still any allergy or side effect occurs , do not hesitate to consult the doctor.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki
K-Y jelly by XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
K-Y Lubricating jelly is time tasted lubricant. It is water based. Easy to clean and does not stain.
It can be used with and without condom.
I probably have never seen any significant side effect of it.
It is quite harmless.
It is mostly available over counter.
Still any allergy or side effect occurs , do not hesitate to consult the doctor.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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