What do you think is the best lubricant for vaginal intercourse?
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to lubricant, so let me start with what are not good lubricants. Vaseline (and all petroleum-based products) destroy condoms and tend to be too thick for intercourse. Using food products (e.g. chocolate or maple syrup) is a very good way to get a yeast infection. Finally, industrial lubricants (e.g. WD-40) are not formulated for human use, and I would avoid them.
K-Y Jelly is the old standby and it has the advantage of being available in almost every drug store. However, a lot of people don't like the taste and find it to be too thick.
My personal recommendation is AstroGlide. AstroGlide has an interesting history. It was originally developed as a seal lubricant for NASA (as in "O-ring seals" not sea lions!). The scientist who invented it was talking to his mother one day, who mentioned that she was having problems with post-menopausal dryness. Well, he recommended that she try his new product, one thing led to another, and now it is one of the top selling sexual lubricants in the country.
The advantages of AstroGlide it that it is water-based, odorless, tasteless, light, and can be reactivated with water or saliva. They It tends to be more natural feeling than KY and some of the thicker variations. But, try out several, and see which one works best for you.
Update (April 2009): Dr. Gardos now also recommends the Sensual Essence lubricants - Gel, Silk, and Silicone. He was the senior advisor to the development team during their formulation. Learn more about all of our lubricants.
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