Natural lube

Pre-cum is a man's natural lubricant. Unfortunately, it is not an option for safer sex. There is also a natural lube secreted by the colon and the anus, but for purposes of anal sex, additional lube is most often necessary.

Organic lubes do exist. Homeopathic Masculine Formula by Sensua Organics offers lube packed with more natural ingredients than a Whole Foods market! If you have concerns about the safety of chemicals in lube, a safe choice is Probe, which contains few ingredients and no benzoates, and it uses citrus seed extract as a preservative. Frixion lube is made with plant extracts and contains natural aphrodisiacs.

What's going on in there!

It's important to consider what chemicals are in lube:

• Before you get too excited by the thought of using peach or passion-fruit lube, you should know that flavored lube contains sugar, which can cause infection if used in the ass or vagina. Flavored lube is recommended for external use only.
• Some lubes contain benzocaine, which numbs the anal walls to reduce pain. I recommend against using this type of lube for anal sex because it can cause harm to the anus and actually desensitize the pleasurable sensations of anal sex. You may not feel the pain in the moment, but you may later on. Ouch!
• Lube containing nonoxynyl-9 is no longer recommended because new info suggests that N-9 may actually weaken the anal walls, making sex less safe.
• Substances such as parabens or glycerin can cause allergic reactions in some people. You can test lube on your inner elbow and see if a rash appears.

How much?

A common complaint is that lube is expensive. Look for small bottles or free samples to try out before you invest in a big tub of sticky stuff you may not like. Some Web sites will send you free samples in the mail. You may have to try a few different brands or types before you find one that works for you.

Article originally from Gay.com by Dr. Omar