Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?

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Whether it’s out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause. There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding.  What’s the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is sexsomnia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices