J Lube Powder, White, 284 g

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Anecdotal evidence suggests egg whites may be a suitable lubricant alternative. This is because people believe it has a similar consistency to cervical mucus. The slipperiness (and stringiness) of these lubes is due to the extremely long polymer chains. These chains slide over each other. Using a blender or food processor to prepare this type of lube cuts the chains and can decrease how slippery they are. In chemistry, a polymer is a naturally occurring or synthetic compound that has large molecules made up of many relatively simple repeated units. Three common polymer-based lubes are: polyethylene glycol (PEG or PEG-M90), methyl cellulose (MC or E461 to E464), and Xanthan Gum. Derivatives of these substances are J-lube®, K-lube®, and Xanthan.

Although there is no scientific research that examines its use as a lubricant, yogurt has proven therapeutic properties for treating vaginal thrush. Olive oil Lube is always great to have on hand, and for people who aren’t simply interested in what they can grab in their house during a desperate situation, but who would also like to learn more about making their own natural lube, there are some recipes that have been developed by actual chefs you can use to make a lube alternative at home. Yes, you can make your own natural lube in your kitchen.Before you use homemade lube, you should have a conversation with your partner about your health–your sexual health, and your health in general. For example, you should discuss your STI statuses, what type of methods you use for birth control, and if you’re allergic to anything that could potentially be in your lube. Using homemade lubricant is something you both should be willing to experiment with. Always discuss things beforehand to know about the risks and possibilities. Another warning: whatever type of homemade lube you make, don’t expect to be able to keep it around for weeks or months like you do with commercial lube. Even if you store your homemade stuff in a cool and dry place such as a cupboard, the container becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Plus, without any kind of preservative it’ll go bad fast. It’s safe to make your own lube–but use it within a couple of days at the most.

Isabel Vasquez RD, LDN is a registered dietitian and freelance health and nutrition writer. Her work is especially focused on helping individuals divest from a one-size-fits-all approach to health and connect with their unique needs. They shared the pros and cons of different types of lubes, who would benefit from using lube, the best lube for different intentions, and ingredients to seek out or avoid. They also shed light on whether lube affects your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Let the Bottom hold the lube bottle, especially when face-to-face. This allows the Top to play with both hands without contaminating the surroundings. It also allows the Bottom to easily indicate when additional lube is needed without sounding harpy. Vaseline. Vaseline is one of your best bets, and besides olive/coconut oil, it’s something a lot of people would consider anyways for homemade lube. The good news is, it’s just as safe and effective as you’re thinking it would be.For many people, the idea of putting egg whites anywhere on their body rather than eating them can be a little bit terrifying–especially for vegans. In addition, if there’s a risk of salmonella from raw eggs, is there any type of risk from using raw eggs for lube? If the idea of rubbing eggs on yourself scares you, unfortunately using this ingredient for lube doesn’t offer much in the way of comfort. Discard excess lube after play. As hard as you try to avoid contamination, it will happen. Some lubes have very little preservatives and will spoil within a day of being created. MC/E461 is synthetically produced by heating cellulose with a solution of sodium hydroxide (or other caustic substance) and treating it with methyl chloride. The alcohol common in the polymer is replaced by methoxide (-OCH3 groups). Different kinds of methyl cellulose can be prepared depending on the number of hydroxyl groups substituted. PEG is made through similar chemical processes, with different bases and caustic substance. Xanthan Gum is prepared through a fermentation process.