Anal Lube

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What is anal lube? Anal lube is a type of intimate lubricant that is more moisturising compared to regular lube. Its role is to enhance slickness in the anal area and prepare the anus for penetrative sex (anal sex). Using lubricant for anal sex is important because the anus doesn’t lubricate naturally. Some couples prefer lubricating the anus with saliva or alternative products, such as body oil, baby oil, body lotion, coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin E oil or Vaseline. However, you should avoid using any of the above for sex. Many of these types of lubrication is not pH balanced and can lead to irritation and/or a burning sensation. When you are looking for a lubricant, you should look for paraben free and propylene glycol free lube. Also, saliva use as a lubricant for anal sex is a risk factor – the practice may play an important role in the transmission of gonorrhoea and genital herpes. In addition to the increased risk of transmitting (or catching) an infection, saliva doesn’t have a slippery consistency and evaporates quickly. It could take an impressive amount of spit to lubricate the anus sufficiently for pleasurable anal sex. Do I have to use lube for anal sex? According to specialists, it is crucial to use a lot of anal lubricant for any form of penetrative anal sex (with a penis or sex toy). Otherwise, the delicate rectal tissue is at risk of damage due to friction. Without proper lubrication, anal sex can lead to painful tears or even damage to the anal sphincter, leading to faecal incontinence. If you don’t want to risk pooping everywhere, investing in a quality anal lube and using it liberally each time you have anal sex is essential. There are all kinds of anal lubes, including oil based lube and non sticky flavoured lube, you can also buy latex condoms and polyurethane condoms with extra lubricant. How is anal lube different from other types of lube? Most anal lubricants are formulated in the same way as standard lube and can be used for all types of s