Lubricant Guide: Which one to use?

There are so many lubricants on the market. Ever wonder which one to use? Here are some we love and their uses, benefits, and precautions.

Uberlube: Silicon based

Uses:  Polyisoprene & latex condoms, prevent chafing with running and other activity

Benefits: Moisturizing (contains vitamin E), biostatic (bacteria, mold, yeast can not grow in it), only 4 ingredients, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH 4.6 (good for vagina)

Best for: People prone to yeast infections, changes in ph, changes in bacteria or have fragile vaginal tissue

Caution: Not for use with other silicon products (silicon dilators, wands, trainers, toys)

Good Clean Love: Water based 

Uses: Condoms, toys, and tools

Benefits: Moisturizing, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH-balanced for healthy bacteria, long lasting, natural plant based ingredients including alo-vera

Best for: People with delicate and sensitive skin

Chaivaye: Oil based

Uses: Non-latex condoms, tools and toys, vaginal moisturizer, prevent chaffing, nipple serum, make-up remover, body oil

Benefits: Contains vitamin E, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH-balanced, long lasting, multi-purpose product

Best for: People with vaginal dryness

Caution: Not for use with latex condoms, oil based lubricants can irritate glands in the vagina, not for people with nut allergies

Desert Harvest: Water (alo-vera) based

Uses: Latex and Polyisoprene Condoms, tools and toys (including silicon)

Benefits: Balanced pH-4.5, no artificial or synthetic ingredients, alo-vera is naturally high in amino acids, aloe polysaccharides and antioxidant

Best for: People with sensitive tissues, interstitial cystitis, and painful bladder syndrome

Caution: Do not store in cold temperatures

We have all of these for use in the clinic! We also have samples of Uberlube and Good Clean Love to give patients. We just got Uberlube samples in last week. As a runner, I’m excited to try it out for anti-schafing with running. 

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