Smooth Talkers: The Slippery Episode

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