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Beginner’s Guide to Lube Shopping: The 5 types and what they’re best for (and what to avoid)

When it comes to sex of any kind, wetter is better. However, choosing the perfect lubricant is difficult. There is so much variety available. How can you decide which lubricant is best for you?

There are five main types of lubricants. Water-based lubricants, Silicone-based lubricants, hybrid lubricants, naturally-based lubricants, and oil-based lubricants.

To choose just one, you need to know (1) is it condom compatible? (2) is it suitable for your skin type? (3) does it meet your sexual needs?

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What is Dyspareunia? Symptoms, FAQs, and living with dyspareunia

It is common to experience pain during penetrative sex. However, it doesn't always have to be painful. With disorders like dyspareunia, there is hope to recover and enjoy penetrative sex again fully.

How prevalent is it? A recent study showed that as much as 20% of females suffer from dyspareunia.

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are similar but not the same. While they both cause you pain during penetration, dyspareunia is caused by an underlying medical issue.

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