Is Wetter Really Better?

Yes it is! Good sex is all about lubrication. Many women don't produce as much of their own lubrication as they would like, but even women who think they get plenty wet enough on their own are often surprised to find that a little help from a store-bought lubricant makes their sex life even better. But with so many different lubes to choose from, where do you start? Lucky for you, the women of Wild Hearts have plenty of experience with lube, and we're here to help.

Water Based Lubricants: Water based lube has come a long way since the initial release of the classic, Astroglide. The major advantage of water based lubricants is how easy they are to clean up: a little soap and water will wash them right away. Water-based lubes are Ph balanced and compatible with all of the other materials they might encounter (including latex, jelly-rubber, and silicone). Their slipperiness comes from glycerin, so many water based lubes tend to get a little sticky when they dehydrate on skin. This problem is easily solved by adding more lube or a few drops of water onto the area being lubricated to rehydrate it. Liquid Silk, a premium lubricant of British manufacture, is the only water-based lube we've found that doesn't get sticky when it dehydrates. Its thick, slippery, stay-wet qualities make it a favorite of our staff! Another popular water based lubricant is Eros AquaGel, a clear jelly made by the German producers of some of the best silicone-lubes on the market. AquaGel is almost as slippery as a silicone lube, but without the drawbacks!

Silicone Lubricants: Of course, the drawbacks of silicone lubricants are few and far between. They're super-slippery, and a little bit goes a long way. They're non greasy and, since they're not water based, they don't dehydrate &mdash in other words, you can keep going for as long as you like! Not being water based also means that silicone lubes don't wash off quite as easily, but not to worry: the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, so it will take care of cleanup all by itself. Silicone lubricants are perfect for anal play, where lubrication is especially important. Silicone lubricants are latex-safe, but if you want to use silicone lube with your favorite silicone or cyberskin toy, be sure to use a condom &mdash the lube can break down the material of the toy.

Sensitive Skin: For those with sensitive skin or a tendency to develop yeast infections, choosing the right lube is especially important. Lucky for you we have a couple of suggestions! Pink Silicone Lubricant is made with the highest grade of silicone, so it's hypoallergenic. It even contains Aloe Vera and vitamin E for extra gentle skin-softening. It's a moisturizer and a lubricant all in one! And for women who prefer water-based lubes but have found that the glycerin in them tends to cause yeast infections, Pleasure Glide offers water based lubrication glycerin free.

Oil Based Lubricants:There are stories of folks using oil based lubricants or household items (Crisco, anyone?) as lubricants. This is an awful thing to do to your or your ladyfriend's vagina. Oil is not vagina-friendly and can give an awful yeast infection. For anal play oil-based lubricants can be ok, but only if you're not using latex barriers. Oil breaks down latex, leaving you open to bacteria in your dildos.

Still Too Wet:Some ladies may find they make a little too much wetness for their comfort or pleasure. For these ladies we recommend a towel. Towels are great for a lot of things in sex &mdash under someone's head for support, or under someone's butt so going down on her doesn't risk you hurting your neck &mdash but their simple use to mop up extra lubrication cannot be forgotten.