This came my way and I thought I’d pass it along. It’s a pretty fast survey and it’s in the name of science! See below and pass it on. (BTW- their demographic question on gender isn’t great. I’ve emailed them, but feel free to give them your feedback, too.) The Center for Sexual Health Promotion […]

Pretty much every sex educator I know will tell you- lubricants make sex feel better. They reduce friction, create different sensations, make condoms and other safer sex methods more effective and pleasurable, and enhance both satisfaction and pleasure. A lot of people have have shared plenty of stories to back all that up. Plus, in […]

You may have seen my recent post about some very preliminary research regarding lubricants, anal sex, and safety. The folks who first reported it, the International Rectal Microbicides Advocates (yes, it’s not a very sexy name), have announced a free teleconference this Wednesday, June 16 at 3 pm Eastern Time. Here’s the info: Please join […]

I’ve been telling people how to have safe anal sex for a long time and one consistent bit of information is that you need to use a lubricant. Lube makes anal sex feel better and reduces the risk of hurting delicate tissues, so it’s one of the key factors when exploring anal play. Imagine my […]

If you saw my post the other day about  how silicone lubricants can be flammable, you’ll be glad to know that we’re always looking out for you and getting the information you need to play safe. The buyer at Good Vibrations contacted the manufacturers of our silicone lubricants and asked them about this issue and […]

I have to admit that it never would have occurred to me to check and see if lubricants are flammable. After all, when I think about the question of whether lubes burn, I’m thinking more about allergic reactions and yeast infections. Fortunately, Garnet Joyce ran across a sex guide that said that silicone lubricants are […]