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Lubricant Formulations

The different types of lubricant formulations, including water-based and silicone-based lubricants, and their effects on pain and pleasure during anal sex.

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Jan 28, 2026
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How do lubrication and specific techniques affect rates of pain versus pleasure during anal sex in controlled studies?

Controlled and observational research converges on one clear finding: using lubricant is consistently associated with less pain and higher reported pleasure during , and specific techniques—, and targ...

Feb 6, 2026

What lab standards exist for lubricant-toy compatibility and how often are commercial lubes tested to those standards?

Laboratory standards that directly address personal-lubricant compatibility with sexual-health products exist, most notably D7661 for natural rubber latex condoms, and international guidance (/) cites...

Feb 2, 2026

Which condoms or barrier methods reduce the risk of injury and STI transmission during anal sex?

Condoms — both external (male) and internal (female) — are the primary, evidence-backed barrier methods that and injury during when used correctly and consistently . Complementing condoms with plenty ...

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