Intimate lubricants are very popular with modern couples. What is the reason for this? The fact is that such gel-like products can be used not only to make up for the lack of natural lubrication, but also to positively affect the entire sexual process.
Prolonging, warming, arousing, anal and oral - these are just a small part of the varieties of lubricants that can change a person’s sex life and add variety to it.
Why is it necessary?
Initially, lubricants were developed as a conventional lubricant used in the sexual process. Indeed, due to the insufficient allocation of natural lubrication during a love act, a woman often experiences pain. In addition, the dryness of the genital mucosa during sex often causes irritation and even contributes to the appearance of microtraumas. In such cases, lubrication is the best solution to the problem.
Lubricant Durex is produced by the eponymous contraceptive company, which occupies one of the leading positions in the world. In addition to sex gels, she also produces condoms and sex toys.
Composition
Most varieties of Durex lubricants are water-based. More often they have the following composition: water, glycerol, propylene glycol, hydroxyethylene cellulose, flavor, benzoic acid, sodium hydroxide and sodium saccharin.
Manufacturers claim that Durex lubricants do not contain glycerin, so they are a completely safe product.
Features of the tool
All company gels are available under the trademark Durex Play. Lubricants are mainly produced in Thailand. You can buy intimate lubricant in a container of 50, 200, 100 or 15 ml capacity, equipped with a hard plastic metering pump.
It's important to know!
In the event that the gel no longer comes out of the tube, it is recommended to cut it. When opening the container in this way, lubrication will be enough for another two or three sexual intercourse.
Types of Lubricants
Durex lubricants can be characterized by 2 factors:
- grease base;
- applicability.
Most Durex gels are water based. Also, the lubricants of this company can be silicone and oil.
According to applicability, Durex lubricant gels are:
- oral;
- anal
- protective;
- warming up;
- prolonging;
- massage (or "2 in 1").
It should be noted that the entire Durex line has a huge range of lubricants. Therefore, anyone can find a suitable remedy for themselves.
Gel Durex Play Feel, reviews
This is a classic gel lubricant. As a rule, it is acquired by those who have never previously used lubricants. That is, if a person does not know which gel to choose, then he buys a classic.
Such a lubricant does not contain harmful impurities, and also has a completely safe level of acidity. Gel is made in Thailand.
What do customers say about the classic Durex lubricant? Reviews about this type of lubricant are extremely positive. Users report the following benefits:
- hypoallergenic product;
- pleasant in texture, sensations;
- leaves no greasy marks on clothes;
- has the simplest composition.
Buyers of Durex Play Feel gel say that, like a conventional lubricant, this product is very good, but it does not contribute to sensitivity, although the manufacturer claims the opposite.
Durex Play Heat, reviews
Such a lubricant is warming (that is, with a warming effect). To feel the warmth, after applying lubricant to the genitals, it is necessary to blow a little.
Most often, such a tool is acquired by men with low potency. The warming effect of the lubricant will provide an additional rush of blood to the glans penis.
What reviews do customers leave about Play Heat? Most girls believe that such a gel is the most common, without any features. According to them, they don’t really want to blow on the partner’s genitals during intercourse. As for the representatives of the strong half of humanity, their opinion diverges. Many men talk about the appearance of completely different sensations after applying the remedy. For some, the gel causes a strong burning sensation (sometimes painfully), while for others it is poorly washed off.
The positive aspects of this gel are users that it does not dry out as fast as a classic lubricant.
Durex Play Tingle lubricant , reviews
It is a freezer. According to the manufacturer, the Durex Play Tingle gel lubricant is a lubricant that produces a tingling chill effect. Typically, such sensations occur a few minutes after application of the gel. An intimate means freezes not only the mucous membranes of the genitals, but also the adjacent tissues. On average, the gel lasts about ten minutes.
What reviews are found about this tool? Due to their individual sensitivity and predisposition, users note completely different sensations. Most buyers noted the warming effect as a pleasant cold. Some feel at first cool, and then tingling, others vice versa.
According to the manufacturer, such a lubricant is suitable for any sexual intercourse. However, with oral caresses it is not recommended to use it, since the composition has a bitter taste.
Cherry gel Durex Play Very cherry, reviews
This lubricant has a pleasant cherry flavor. It is made in the Czech Republic. According to customer reviews, this grease is too sticky. Moreover, its use often causes a burning sensation and allergic reactions (individual symptoms). Unlike strawberry lubricant, this gel has a pronounced chemical smell.
Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Grease
This lubricant has a pleasant strawberry flavor. An intimate product is produced in the Czech Republic. Customer reviews report that the gel is very sticky, and it dries out pretty quickly.
Gel for sex Durex Play Pina Colada, reviews
This lubricant has a pleasant tropical aroma. Although manufacturers claim that the lubricant has an exotic scent of a pineapple and coconut cocktail, most users report a chemistry smell mixed with caramel or marmalade.
Customers also report that the white font on the yellow tube cannot be read. The taste of this lubricant is cloyingly sweet, and after its use an allergic reaction in the form of burning and redness of the genitals is possible.
Gel for sexual intercourse Durex Natural, reviews
It is a natural water-based lubricant. Durex Natural is available in 100 ml tubes. Unlike other gels, it contains only natural components and is devoid of all kinds of dyes and flavors.
Lubricant is produced in the UK. It is important to know that this gel contains glycerin.
The positive aspects of Durex Natural include the fact that with it users are not threatened with thrush, since the lubricant has a natural composition.
Massage gels "2 in 1"
Durex massage products are available in 200 ml containers. They can be used during massage, and during sexual intercourse. When applied, the massage gel can dry, roll, and form a film.
Produced in Thailand. Gels have a sweet taste. Their shelf life is 3 months from the date of unpacking.
- Massage gel Durex Play Sensual Massage.
The composition of the product includes ylang-ylang extract. The gel has a pleasant vanilla flavor. According to the company, this lubricant is suitable not only for general massage, but also for vaginal, anal and oral sex.
As for users, they do not recommend doing a general massage with this product, since this is an overrun of an expensive and quick-drying product. Such a gel is well suited for massaging intimate areas and preheating.
Such a gel gives a light warming effect. It contains guarana extract.
Judging by the reviews of users using the product in question during massage, it has a pleasant spicy aroma. If you apply this gel on the body, then only on the intimate areas. The degree of warming of the skin and mucous membrane depends on the sensitivity of the person.
- Durex Soothing Massage Gel.
Such a product contains aloe extract. The gel has a subtle, unobtrusive and pleasant smell. It is suitable for all types of sexual relationships.
How to use?
If the buyer purchased the Durex lubricant for the first time and does not know how to use it, then the instruction, which is located directly on the tube, can help him. Manufacturers claim that using the gel does not require special skills.
Step-by-step method of application:
- Open the tube cover.
- Squeeze out a small dose of the gel (depending on the goals and desire of the partners).
- Apply a lubricant to the genitals of both partners.
- Take action.
Intimate gel action time
Before the production of lubricants, Durex conducted its own research and a survey on the duration of sexual intercourse. According to the information gathered, the average duration of sexual contact of modern couples is 7 minutes. It is for this period that the action of the intimate gel is oriented.
If necessary, the lubricant can be reapplied.
Can I use it as a contraceptive?
Only which partners themselves should decide which Durex lubricant to choose to spend an unforgettable and delightful night with a loved one. However, it should be borne in mind that no lubricant is a contraceptive. It does not protect a person from sexually transmitted diseases or from pregnancy, although it can significantly slow down the movement of sperm.
Cost
Usually in pharmacies, Durex lubricant is available in several varieties. In this case, the price of the gel may vary. The cost of lubrication in a 50 ml tube starts from 230 rubles, and massage 2-in-1 gels - from 450 rubles.