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Exploring Sexuality - 6 min read

How To Use Lube & The Many Benefits Of Lubricants

Are you new to the lubricant club and wondering how to use lube? Don’t worry, it’s not an exclusive place and all members have equal ability to enjoy the opportunities. But what does lube do? And how does it help with unlocking new pleasure? It’s quite simple, and even a bit slippery.

When it comes to seeking a smoother sexual experience, nothing feels better than incorporating lube. Not only does it help make sex more pleasurable, it helps make personal pleasure more exciting. The right lubricant can also inspire creativity – allowing you to explore more sensations without worrying about harsh roughness or friction. It’s the wet stuff that just works.

Let’s outline the benefits of lube and find the best Durex lube for sex for you that match your vibe so you can apply more ease to your most erotic moments, whether it be with partners or simply with your own set of hands. Whatever move you make with this sex accessory, it’s magic.

The Benefits Of Sexual Lubricants

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Whether you choose to get intimate with water-based lubes^*, silicone-based lubes^*, couples & massage lubes^*, performance gels^*, or duration gel^*, there’s something for everyone to test out. The main draw to sexual lubricants is that they help prevent unnecessary irritation during life’s most steamy moments by acting as an additional liquid or gel that decreases discomfort.

Don’t know how to use lube? Always read the instructions on the bottle – but it’s customary to squeeze just a little out from the top to increase slickness during sex. Once you meet the entire family of lubricants, you can begin to understand their purposes.

Want to get a head start on pleasure? Check out these 5 Lesser-Known (But Pleasurable) Tips For How To Use Lube.

1. Penetrative Pleasure

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Coupled with condoms, lube just feels a hell of a lot better for everyone. Even if you’re a naturally more wet down there person, you can still benefit from little drops of excitement from the bottle.

If you’re in a sitting position, on top of your partner(s), Durex Tingling Lubricant^* can help add to the electricity and bring zingy and tingly sensations to the upright ride. If you’re doing missionary, why not spice up the standard position with some Durex Passion Cherry Lubricant^* – bringing the sweet flavour of cherries to the table.

Get other options for all your sex position plans in Easy Sex Positions For Everyone To Try.

2. Condom & Sex Toy Compatibility

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Sex toys, like the Durex Intense Bullet vibrator^*, can pair in sync with sexual lubricants for stimulating self-pleasure or for a helping hand situation. Adding a little bit of water-based lube can heighten the arousal and make the soft & smooth vibrations feel even more powerful. As for protection, specific condoms (the majority of our Durex product line) are compatible with lubes - making for a memorable experience with a bit more glide. Please read the product details and packaging before pairing with lube, as some of our pleasure products aren’t compatible with one another.

3. A Fan Of Foreplay

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If you’re into teasing and sexual preludes, then you’ve gotta get into trying out some lubey love. Set the mood by lighting some candles, turning on your favourite turn-on playlist, and making ‘where the magic happens’ all nice and cozy. Start your touching, fingering, and oral sex sessions off with a few drops of a great lube, like Durex Warming Lubricant^*, for a truly steamy experience and thrilling warm-up before anything else happens (and we don’t blame you if it does)!

4. Relaxation Bonuses

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After all the heat between you and your partner(s), who doesn’t need to cool off? Your favourite Durex lube for sex can also be used for optimal massages and tension release techniques that aren’t R-rated at first, but can soon become it. Explore a massage lube, like Durex Play Massage 2 in 1 Aloe Vera^*, for extra assistance to help soothe the body and gently knead all those muscles. Bonus: most Durex sexual lubricants can actually help ease vaginal dryness and discomfort - an added relaxation benefit. Just make sure to read the product details and packaging to find out each distinctive benefit.

5. All-Inclusive Fun

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Similar to an all-inclusive vacation, lubes are all-in on good chemistry. No matter the gender, level of comfortability, or relationship status, a bit of this liquid leisure can get you feeling freer, and wetter, than before. There’s a lube to match every attitude and personality type – meet yours in our lubes comparison chart today.

Smooth Finish

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Are you all signed up for these benefits? After learning how to use lube and the pleasure they unlock in different sexy circumstances, it’s about time you made these wet dreams your reality. Now that's wet you can bet on.

Want another hand at something hot? Read Handjob Well Done: Tips For Great Lubricated Handjobs.

^*Ensure this product is right for you. Always read and follow the label before use.

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