Slippery foreplay – why lubricant is essential in foreplay!

Is foreplay an essential part of the sexual experience for you? If your body needs a little bit of extra attention to warm up, you’re far from alone – for many women, sex is completely off the table without foreplay, and lots of people just can’t get in the mood or aroused enough for sex without it. If you’re one of them, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of ways to make sure foreplay is satisfying for both partners. In this post, we’ll dive into some slippery foreplay techniques where lubricant will be your best friend. So read on to learn how to inject more passion and excitement into your future foreplay sessions!

• The lowdown on lubricant
• A perfect pairing – foreplay inspiration using lubricant

The lowdown on lubricant

Before we get to the details of how you can integrate lubricant into your foreplay, there are a few things you need to know. If you’re a regular visitor to our blog, what comes next won’t be new to you – so feel free to skip ahead to the next section!

Generally, lubricants are either silicone or water-based. The silicone molecules in silicone-based lubricants remain on the skin and provide long-lasting lubrication, which makes them ideal for massage. Silicone-based lubricants are a multipurpose option, as you can use them in a few different ways – on parts of the body that you want to massage and in the intimate area. However, depending on what you’re looking for, a water-based lubricant could be a better fit for your needs. Our water-based lubricants are mostly made from natural ingredients that not only lubricate, but also care for your skin.

Alongside these options, you might also come across hybrid lubricants and oil-based lubricants. You can read more in this blog post. Plus, we’ve just launched a new stimulation gel for women, which we’ll tell you more about below!

Let your needs and preferences guide you to the right lubricant for you. Once you’ve found your perfect lube, you can start to really turn up the heat during your foreplay sessions with our inspiring ideas!

A perfect pairing – foreplay inspiration using lubricant

Foreplay is particularly important for women, many of whom need more stimulation to really get in the mood for sex. Lots of women are much more likely to achieve an orgasm with plenty of foreplay beforehand. Using lubricant during foreplay makes physical touch more comfortable even before natural lubrication kicks in. Lubricant can be used in lots of different ways during “slippery foreplay”:

• For massage: Did you know that silicone-based lubricants are ideal for use not only in intimate areas, but also for massage on other parts of the body? The silicone molecules they contain remain on the surface of the skin rather than being absorbed, which makes this type of lubricant a great choice for massage. So, if you want to treat your partner to some sensual touch during foreplay, make sure you’ve got your silicone-based lubricant to hand – and when you’re ready for penetration, you can use it in intimate areas too. Very versatile!
• For handjobs: Strictly speaking, a handjob is when you stimulate your partner’s penis using your hand. But intimate touch can be arousing and stimulating for women too. Regardless of gender, lubricant helps to reduce friction and make the physical contact of hands or fingers more comfortable, which in turn makes the whole experience more pleasurable. Getting the touch and physical contact right is essential to making a handjob feel comfortable for your partner; you’ll need to use your intuition and observe your partner’s response. Using the right amount of lubricant can also be a huge help – be generous! Check out our post on handjob techniques for tips.
• With sex toys: Some men are still a little reluctant to use sex toys during foreplay, but if the ultimate goal is to make your partner feel good, then sex toys can certainly help. You can use sex toys in lots of different ways in foreplay – from clitoral vibrators for female stimulation to traditional vibrators, there are many stimulating sex toys out there for foreplay. Adding lubricant can make using sex toys more comfortable, but you do have to think about whether the sex toy material is compatible with your chosen lube. All our water-based lubricants are suitable for use with any sex toy, but you’ll need to take a little more care with silicone-based lubricants because some silicones can damage sex toys. Our silicone-based lubricants are made from high-quality silicones, and major sex toy manufacturers have confirmed that they are compatible with their toys. However, to be on the safe side, always test any lubricant you plan to use (including ours!) by applying a small amount to one area of your toy before use. Better safe than sorry!
• For clitoral stimulation: According to a study carried out in the USA, approximately 70 to 80 percent of women need clitoral stimulation to achieve an orgasm – so it’s pretty much a non-negotiable! The reason? The clitoris has around 8000 nerve endings, which means that it’s incredibly sensitive and serves as the route to climax for many women. Be sure to involve the clitoris in foreplay, too – whether that’s via clitoral massage, a special clitoral vibrator, or oral sex. The sensitivity of the clitoris can make stimulation feel a little uncomfortable initially, which is why you should use a lubricant or our new, innovative stimulation gel pjur WOMAN Lust.

pjur WOMAN Lust is a stimulation gel for women. Available in two intensity levels – pjur WOMAN Lust and pjur WOMAN Lust Intense – the gel provides up to 15 minutes of intense clitoral stimulation for women to explore and discover alone, with their partner, or using a sex toy. The water-based gel is also ideal for use with all sex toys. The stimulation gel can be used during oral sex, foreplay, or integrated into your sex life in lots of other ways. The handy pump ensures you get the perfect dose and that the product is dispensed right where you need it.

So, to summarize: Using lubricant or a stimulation gel during foreplay will make everything feel more comfortable and reduce friction when you’re giving your partner a massage or stimulating the vagina or clitoris. The right touch in the right place is often all it takes to get in the mood – and with lubricant, you can look forward to a sexual experience that takes your breath away. Enjoy experimenting with our slippery foreplay inspiration and have fun – with whoever you choose, however you choose. ❤

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