Lubricant is a great ally during sex. Are you looking for a more eco-responsible, healthy and natural alternative to intimate lubricant? Discover our recipes and tips for making a homemade lubricant.
It is estimated that 1 in 6 women suffers from vaginal dryness, either occasional or chronic. The lubricant then turns out to be a precious ally for pleasant sex. But this is not its only possible use! Whether it is to facilitate penetration, during masturbation, during an erotic game or for even more pleasure, the intimate lubricant is a friend who wants you well. As long as you choose it well! Are you looking for a lubricant with an ultra clean composition? What if you made your own homemade lubricant ? Discover our natural alternatives to commercial lubricants.
Why use a natural lubricant?
As we hunt for silicone and other chemicals in our bathroom, one product seems to escape our vigilance: intimate lubricant. There are all kinds of lubricants on the market. And some are suspected of containing various ingredients harmful to health: parabens, silicones, endocrine disruptors, synthetic fragrances, glycerol, etc. According to Alternative Santé, the substances to be avoided are: endocrine disruptors (phenoxyethanol, parabens, propylparaben, sodium propyl), suspected of disrupting the hormonal system, allergenic substances (synthetic fragrances), liable to cause an allergic reaction and glycerin (or glycerol), suspected of causing yeast infection in women and damaging mucous membranes. Worse, the presence of this sugar, just like that of ethylene acid, are suspected of reducing fertility by slowing down sperm.
In 2014, several associations launched the petition " So that it slides in full transparency ” in order to force manufacturers to disclose the components of their products. The main advantage of homemade lubricant is that it is made from simple natural products without influencing the vaginal bacterial flora.
The best natural products to make your homemade lubricant
For a 100% natural solution, thepure aloe vera is hands down one of the best lubricants. Be careful to choose it organic, 100% pure and natural. Not only is its texture similar to that of a classic lubricant, but it can be used without problem with all condoms and sex toys.
Among the natural ingredients safe for the genitals, there are also vegetable oils (sweet almond oil, coconut oil, evening primrose oil …) – provided they are choose organic and first cold pressing. Coconut oil is often used as a lubricant, for its natural and economical appearance.
But beware, oils and oil-based intimate lubricants are not not compatible with condoms latex and polyisoprene, whose integrity they compromise.
In addition, whether used occasionally or daily, vegetable oils can be subject to contraindications and it is therefore always preferable to seek advice from a gynecologist, midwife or an attending physician. .
Important: refrain from using essential oils without learning about their effects. They could cause irritation to the mucous membranes.
100% natural homemade lubricant recipes
You can also prepare your homemade lubricant recipe:
Homemade water-based lubricating gel recipe
We knew their positive effects on health, flax seeds can also be used to make a very pleasant lubricant. And the recipe could not be simpler:
- 2 glasses of water
- 2 teaspoons of flax seeds
Boil the water and pour in the flax seeds. Wait until the water has reduced by half (allow about twenty minutes), then filter the seeds and reserve the liquid. Let it cool, put it in a suitable container (glass instead). It can be kept for a few days in the fridge and can be used with all types of condoms and with your sextoys.
Homemade lubricant recipe made from aloe vera
This recipe is taken from the website of Julien Kaibeck, president of the Slow Cosmétique Association.
For approximately 100ml of product, you will need:
- 4 generous tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 5 level tablespoons bottled mineral water
- 1 / 10th of a tablespoon (approximately 1 gram) of xanthan gum
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin
- 6 drops of organic preservative (based on benzyl alcohol and water)
Disinfect a bowl before adding all the ingredients. Mix all the ingredients with a whisk (also disinfected) until you obtain a liquid gelatinous consistency. Transfer to a disinfected squeeze bottle using a funnel. This natural lubricant can be stored for about 3 months away from air, light and heat.
Homemade lubricant recipe made from cocoa butter
This recipe is taken from the blog Les Trappeuses. You need :
- ½ cup of organic cocoa butter
- ½ organic coconut oil
- 10 drops of vitamin E oils
In a double boiler, melt the cocoa butter. When it is liquid, add the coconut oil and mix. Remove from heat, add vitamin E and mix. Pour the mixture into a bowl and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature, then in the refrigerator for 1h30.
The mixture can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 year. Warning : it is not compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms.
Read also: Our comparison of the best organic lubricants
These homemade lubricants you should never use
There are a number of lubricant alternatives that should never be used under any circumstances. Here is the list :
- Saliva : It has no lubricating power. It evaporates very easily and will not make your intercourse easier, on the contrary. On the contrary, it could even dry out your mucous membranes. In addition, the use of saliva as a lubricant could increase the transmission of STDs.
- Vaseline: Derived from petroleum, petroleum jelly should be banned. It can cause infections and vaginal illnesses.
- Mineral oil: Mineral oils, typically used on baby skin, do not make good lubricants. Not only are they not suitable for use with a condom, but they can also cause vaginal yeast infection, as shown in a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Moisturizers: Creams, gels and moisturizers for the body or face often contain perfume, silicone, etc., and can cause irritation or even allergies.