Kristin Jackson
19 June 2024
13m 28s
Smooth Talkers: The Slippery Episode
00:00
13:28
Kristin Jackson
19 June 2024
13m 28s
00:00
13:28
Let's take a journey through the history of personal lubricants, from ancient remedies to modern options. Today we explore the different types of lubricants, their ingredients, and when to use them. Discover the pros and cons of water-based, oil-based, and silicone-based lubricants. Learn about the importance of choosing body-safe ingredients., and what ingredients are best to avoid. Whether you're young or older, lubrication can enhance sexual pleasure and reduce discomfort. Dive into the world of lubricants and find the perfect one for you.
Key moments in this episode are:
00:21 History of lubricants
01:34 Water-based lubricants
01:54 Glycerin and osmolality of water-based lubes
03:38 Pros and cons of water-based lube
04:20 Parabens in water-based lubes
04:37 Capsasian in water-based lubes
04:56 Lidocaine or benzocain in water-based lubes
05:18 Oil-based lubricants
05:44 Pros and cons of oil-based lube
07:39 Silicone-based lubricants
08:39 Pros and cons of silicone-based lubes
09:04 Body-safe silicones
09:39 Testing your lube if you're sensitive
10:08 Hydroxycellulose in lubricants
10:24 Is lube safe in pregnancy?
11:01 Is lube safe when trying to conceive?
11:34 Are flavored lubes safe?
Body-safe silicones we discussed in this podcast:
Cyclomethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Dimethicone
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Dimethiconol
Phenyl trimethicone