Anyone who has already had anal sex or is just about to try it should bear in mind that the anus does not produce natural lubrication, so it needs to be taken care of separately. Anal lubricant is needed, first and foremost, to protect against discomfort and to safeguard such a delicate part of the body from the possible consequences of unbridled passion. Whether you and your partner enjoy the sensations you experience depends on choosing the right product.
Why is anal lubricant needed?
As already mentioned, the anus does not produce natural lubrication and, during sex, it needs to be provided with these moisturising and gliding properties. In fact, this is not the only reason – let’s look at this in more detail.
Anal lubricant is a specially formulated product designed to protect the body from micro-tears and other forms of damage. This type of lubricant ensures smooth gliding, moisturises the skin and helps the muscles to relax. Its special formula contains ingredients that have a positive effect on the microflora of the rectum.
How to use lubricant for anal sex
Let’s look at how to use these lubricants in different situations:
For those who enjoy particularly intense sensations – such as large sex toys, BDSM, rough sex, or deep or forceful anal fisting – we do not recommend using a numbing gel. With reduced sensitivity, it is easy to cause serious injury to yourself or your partner.
Types of anal lubricants
They are manufactured using several key ingredients:
- water;
- silicone;
- oil.
These components can also be combined.
Water-based and silicone-based formulas are considered the most common. Water-based gels are suitable for all types of contraception and are compatible with any sex toys. One drawback is that they are absorbed into the skin, so you need to reapply them periodically in sufficient quantities.
Silicone lubricants provide long-lasting lubrication and do not mix with water. Anal sex in the shower or bath is permissible; water getting inside will not be a problem. The drawbacks include the fact that silicone toys are not recommended for use, and stains may remain on clothing and underwear.
Despite such a modest list of basic ingredients, there is a vast array of gel varieties available. They differ in consistency and the effects they produce. There are moisturising, warming, cooling and other types of gel lubricants for anal sex.