With its growing popularity, you've probably heard about natural lube here or there and maybe even wondered if it’s right for you. Natural lubricant is a great product for people looking for gentle ingredients, free from unnatural fragrances and dyes. Whether you have sensitive skin, vaginal dryness, want to manage your pH balance or are just looking for an alternative made with naturally derived ingredients, read on to discover the many benefits of personal lubricants made from natural, clean ingredients.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR) The Benefits of Using Natural Lubes
- Natural lubricants are rising in popularity, so we wanted to take the time to share the benefits of natural lube, allowing you to see if it could be the right choice for you.
- These lubricants supplement your natural moisture, work for all kinds of sex, alleviate vaginal dryness, and can be great for sensitive skin!
- With an option like ONE® True® you can add to these benefits, while experiencing a lube that is 99% naturally derived, made with super clean ingredients, and is pH-friendly.
- Choosing the right lube is a personal decision that can be based on a variety of factors from ingredient preferences to long-lasting capabilities, so discover the benefits of natural lube below, understand how it differs from the alternatives, and find out which type of lube is best for you.
What is the Purpose of Natural Lubricant?
Natural lubricants, like any sexual lubricant, are used to supplement one's natural moisture to increase pleasure, comfort, and glide during a sexual experience. In particular, people are swayed towards natural lubricant products for a number of reasons, like sensitive skin, vaginal dryness, preference, and more. These lubes often have hypoallergenic, gentle formulas that work great for those who experience irritation or sensitivity to other skincare or sexual health products.
What are the Benefits of Using Natural Personal Lubricant?
Great for Sensitive Skin
Because natural lubricants are made from ingredients like aloe, coconut oil, or almond oil, they are a wonderful choice for those with sensitivities or allergies to more harsh ingredients.
Personal lubricants are also now classified as a medical device under the FDA. There are natural lubricant products on the market that are marketed for sexual use; however, they may not be FDA-cleared. While this doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t or shouldn’t use the product, make sure to always double check: 1) ingredients, and 2) whether it is tested and compatible with the type of condoms you may be using. We recommend opting for an option that avoids coconut oil or almond oil, because of the risks associated with condom use. Oils will break down the latex molecules in condoms (causing latex condoms to break).
We recommend looking for natural lubricants that are water-based or aloe-based – and that are FDA-cleared as a medical device. Our ONE® True® lubricant is a water-based formula made with aloe that is compatible with condoms made from natural rubber latex, polyisoprene, and nitrile.
Alleviates Vaginal Dryness
While vaginas are self lubricating, there are many factors that can contribute to variations in the amount of moisture produced. Vaginal dryness or fluctuations in the amount of vaginal fluid during arousal can be a result of medication usage, breast feeding/pregnancy, where you are in your cycle, age, mental health and more.
All that to say, dryness affects loads of people, can decrease confidence, and cause sex to feel uncomfortable, irritating, or even down right painful. Lube can be used to supplement this moisture and make sex more enjoyable for those experiencing vaginal dryness, plus many natural lubes are designed to feel soothing and gentle on the skin, helping relieve dry or irritated skin.
Provides Moisture for Anal Sex
The rectum does not produce as much moisture naturally, so it is critical to use personal lubricant when engaging in anal sex. Many people opt for silicone-based lubricant for anal sex due to their long lasting formulas that are both pH-neutral and condom compatible. And, we think this is an amazing choice; however, some people still find themselves desiring different ingredients, whether that’s due to allergies, preference or any other reason. So, when searching for a natural lube for anal, one thing that we recommend looking for is longer lasting formulas. ONE® True® is a great option that is longer lasting than the leading natural lubricant.
What Makes ONE® True® Natural Lubricant Stand Out?
Fun fact: Natural lubricants can dry out faster because they don’t have typical humectants often found in water-based lubricants, such as propylene glycol and glycerin. These ingredients act as moisture-binding 'engines' to slow evaporation. Glycerin adds a thicker, more "cushioned" feel to a lubricant. Propylene glycol prevents the lubricant from feeling sticky as it starts to dry, adds a more slippery texture, and acts as a preservative booster to help prevent microbial growth. Both ingredients are often found in water-based lubricants because they help make the lubricant long-lasting. When formulated at appropriate levels within high-quality, medical-grade lubricants, glycerin and propylene glycol are both safe for personal use.
Some customers told us they would like to see a formula that is mess-free like a water-based lubricant, but that does not have glycerin or propylene glycol. ONE® True® is the answer! True® is a first-in-class product; it is a water-based formula made with 99% naturally derived ingredients and has no glycerin or propylene glycol – but is still longer lasting than typical natural lubricants on the market.
Conclusion
Selecting the right personal lubricant depends entirely on your body’s unique needs, allergies, and preferences. If you are looking for a gentle alternative that avoids unnatural ingredients, a natural lubricant could be the ideal addition to your routine. ONE® True® provides a clean, 99% naturally derived option designed to support your comfort and pleasure.
FAQs
Can I use coconut oil as lube?
No. Coconut oil, like other oil-based products, should not be used as personal lubricant because it can break down latex causing condoms to break. If you are looking for a natural lubricant, consider ONE® True® as it is water-based and made with aloe which makes it condom compatible and gentle on skin.
How to increase natural lubrication?
Vaginal dryness can occur for a number of reasons, and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Incorporating lubricant into your sexual routine can enhance both your comfort and pleasure by supplementing your natural moisture. Plus, natural lubricant options are often made with soothing ingredients that help relieve discomfort that you may experience with dryness.
Can you use natural lube with condoms?
Short answer: it depends. Lubricants, like ONE® True®, are water-based with aloe which means you absolutely can use condoms along with this natural lubricant. However some natural personal lubricants are made with oils, like sweet almond oil. These oils can break down latex making condoms ineffective and put you and your partner(s) at risk for STIs and/or pregnancy. Make sure to take a look at the ingredients and condom compatibility before using a lubricant to ensure you and your partners’ protection.
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