Benefits of Personal Lubricant

We often think of personal lubricant as directly related to sexual health, but it can actually be really useful for a range of different purposes! From soothing chafing during exercise to stopping razor burn, personal lubricant can be incredibly helpful if you experience dry, sensitive skin. It's also very useful for women who may have trouble inserting a tampon, menstrual cup or pelvic floor trainer, helping to ease discomfort and make life a bit easier.

Who should use lubricant?

Everyone has different needs when it comes to lubricant. There is really no such thing as a 'normal' amount of bodily lubrication!¹ Studies have found that around a third of women can experience vaginal dryness during their lifetime, with insufficient lubrication often leading to soreness or even yeast infections after sex.¹ Factors such as stress, the contraceptive pill, breastfeeding and certain medications can all lead to vaginal dryness, causing discomfort and irritation and affecting sex life.¹ A gentle personal lubricant can not only assist sexual function but also help ease the insertion of tampons, menstrual cups, pelvic floor trainers and intimate toys.

Benefits of personal lubricant

Personal lubricant is designed to supplement the body's natural lubrication processes by providing extra moisture as needed, but it's not just for sexual health! Personal lubricant can also be used to help reduce or soothe chafing during physical exercise and even stop razor burn when shaving. It's often used by professional athletes and marathon runners to stop friction from sports clothing rubbing against the body, but it's also great to help stop your thighs or upper body from chafing during a regular Yoga or Pilates class.² When using personal lubricant for intimate purposes, it's important to remember that it does not act as a spermicide and cannot prevent sexually transmitted infections, so check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure about your body's needs.

Best organic lube

Pelvi BIOglide Lubricant
Unscented and medically approved, the Pelvi BIOglide Lubricant is a water-soluble gel designed to help relieve friction and dryness. With all-natural ingredients, this gentle lubricant is pH balanced and melts into a non-sticky and non-greasy clear fluid. This dermatologically tested gel is designed to help ease the use of a period cup or pelvic floor trainer, but can also be used with latex condoms and other devices. Made in Germany and BDIH Certified, it's also Vegan and Palm Oil free. Apply as needed.

Lariese Evolve Personal Organic Lubricant
Available in Cucumber, Peppermint and Lavender scents as well as Fragrance Free, the Lariese Evolve Personal Organic Lubricant is Certified Organic, Gluten Free and Vegan, helping to provide moisture in the form of a gentle, water-based gel. Formulated to match the slightly acidic pH level of intimate areas, it has been designed to be discreet, non-sticky and non-staining. This smooth, non-irritating lubricant contains Moroccan Argan Oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to soothe and nourish, and can be used with condoms, intimate toys and menstrual cups as well as used to help insert tampons, soothe chafing on inner thighs during exercise and as a shaving gel for intimate areas. To use, apply 2 or 3 drops to your finger tip and apply as needed.

Noosa Basics Organic Intimacy Oil
With a Coconut Oil base, the Noosa Basics Organic Intimacy Oil also contains Sunflower Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil and Vitamin E to hydrate sensitive areas. This rich, velvety oil blend is designed to enhance intimacy by lightly moisturising skin, and can be used all over the body as well as in intimate areas. Vegan and Australian Made, this long-lasting lubricant can be used with polyurethane condoms but is not suitable for use with latex products.

Source: ¹Women's Health, ²Nine Coach.