Lube: 4 homemade alternatives for a more enjoyable experience

Condom? Check. Dimmed lights? Check. Lubricant? Oops. One little oversight that can make all the difference. But don't panic, there are many alternatives to lubricant. To find them, all you have to do is open the cupboards.

What do you need lube?

Intimate lubrication is a natural and physiological phenomenon that makes sex more comfortable and prevents injuries or burns from friction in the vagina. But sometimes you may need a little help to lubricate properly. This is why lubricant is used and abused.

Whatever the reason for its use, lubricant makes the sensations more pleasant and helps with sexual excitement, a key factor in natural lubrication, even in cases of oestrogen deficiency.

So, the lubricants on the market can help you have an even better night of fun. On the other hand, when the bottle is empty, and it's already too late to put your jeans back on, it's time for alternatives.

Natural alternatives to lube

Here are your options if you root around in your house:

• Coconut oil: it smells like a night on a sandy beach, and it also tastes great. This oil is perfect for sex, as long as it is unrefined. However, its oil content does make this natural lubricant incompatible with condoms.
• Olive oil: it makes for great salads and greater sex! Though, just like coconut oil, it is not recommended for use with a condom.
• Aloe vera gel: as a lubricant, this gel is perfect for sensitive skin. It can even be used for sodomy!
• Avocado oil: do avoid using it with a condom for fear of damaging the latex, but it has a fainter smell than coconut oil will!

These 100% natural alternatives will be very effective. On the other hand, if you regularly use condoms, the water-based lubricants found in the shops should be more adequate!