Astroglide® |
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Introduction & Overview |
There are a wide variety of personal lubricants available these days. Many of them use different ingredients, some of which are all-natural, and some are synthetic. Astroglide® is one of the more popular brands, and it is found in many specialty stores, as well as drug stores and online vendors. Astroglide® in its original form was intended to make sex more comfortable and fun.
Astroglide® is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant, which uses a lightweight lubrication technology. It is petroleum-free, which is actually a great feature because petroleum is not condom compatible. In fact, it actually may degrade the condom, so that sperm and microbes may get through the barrier. However, it is important to note that this product is not a spermicidal or contraceptive – but let’s take a look at what it is.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
Astroglide® contains some of the following: Purified Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaterniumm, Methylparaben and Propylparaben.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
We find Astroglide® contains many of the standard elements found in sexual lubricants. As noted above, personal lubricants are used for a variety of reasons, but the bottom line is that they are moistening substances which are used to make sexual activity more comfortable and pleasurable. It does this by reducing the friction caused by insufficient moisture or wetness during sexual activity, which may damage the sensitive skin around the genitals - causing pain during or after sexual activity. Un-lubricated friction may also cause condom breakage.
Women may experience reduced vaginal lubrication for a variety of reasons. Some women who are in the throws of menopause may experience reduced vaginal lubrication, which may continue even after menopause has passed. However, this may happen at any age and for a variety of other reasons, such as taking birth control pills, nursing, diabetes, stress and child birth. Personal lubricants, such as Astroglide®, have been shown to be extremely valuable in easing vaginal dryness.
However, they are also used for one other really important reason - fun. In fact, many individuals who don’t have an issue with vaginal dryness use personal lubricants because they simply like the way they feel. They have been shown to enhance tactical pleasure.
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| Sexual Lifestyle |
Personal lubricates, such as Astroglide®, are very easy to use; you just apply a few drops to genital area, and you’re good to go. This amount may vary from person to person depending upon their needs, and what gives them the most pleasure. It is important to remember that these kinds of lubricants will not directly increase a person’s ability to perform better sexually, or boost their libido. However, some developers have started using herbal extracts, such as Horny Goat Weed and Ginseng, in these lubricants to enhance pleasure, desire and stamina. However, research shows these elements work best when used in capsule-based products.
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| Positives |
• May reduce friction
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| Negatives |
• Not a sexuality enhancer
• Does not contain extracts that may enhance sexual performance or pleasure
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| Final Thoughts |
Those who are looking for a good sexual lubricant may find that Astroglide® meets their needs. However, men who are looking for something to increase sexual performance or pleasure may prefer to seek out other formulas. There are some really effective male sexuality enhancers currently available on the market that use proven herbal extracts, such as Tribulus Terrestris, Ginseng and Yohimbe.
Tribulus Terrestris has been found to naturally increase a person’s testosterone production, in order to augment virility, sex drive and potency; Ginseng has an innate ability to ease erectile fatigue, as well as enhance sexual desire; while Yohimbe is used to significantly enhance erectile function by increasing penile blood flow, as well as increasing cGMP levels in the penis to create harder, longer lasting erections.
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