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    10 Reasons Why Sex is Better with Lube

    By | Love + Sex – Tue, Mar 20, 2012 6:36 PM EDT

    Why do people use lubricant? Let us count the ways...

    It's safe to say most people know the general purpose of lube; that purpose being to "wet the pipes" for smoother sexual sailing. But lube is good for much more than a quick pre-intercourse application. That little tube can bring intensified pleasure, longer-lasting sex and some pretty kinky foreplay, too.

    But don't just take our word for it. We asked the experts-doctors and lube users alike-and they let us know exactly why they love those little tubes of pleasure.

    1. "If you have any kind of vaginal dryness-whether naturally, due to medical complications or just because you're post menopause-lube is like a gift. Sex becomes so much easier with it." -Dr. Dorree Lynn

    2. "Flavored lubes can make oral sex much more fun, and are safer than using whipped cream or honey, which can cause infection." -Charlie Glickman, Ph.D.

    3. "Using a toy in bed can double your pleasure-especially after adding a bit of lube." -Julie, 27

    4. "Lube eliminates any delays between the onset of desire and actually doing it." -Tom, 42 Related: Why Do Guys Love Lube?

    5. "People focus too much on using lube to make things move easily on the 'inside.' My wife and I love to rub a bit around our genitals; it makes for a much more intense ride overall." -Paul*, 39

    6. "If a man is well endowed, lube will make the experience more pleasant for the woman. No painful sex!" - Bonnie, 48

    7. "Condoms can really dry you out so lube helps prevent that. Plus, adding a touch of lube to the penis before putting the condom on can help men enjoy sex more." -Jennifer, 42

    8. "One surprising benefit of a bit of lubrication? It can prevent infections. Friction from lube-less sex causes heat which encourages bacterial growth; so the less friction (and the more lube!) the better." -Mikaya, 43

    9. "Speaking of, less friction means you're less likely to break a condom, so lube can help prevent an "oops" moment later on." -Tom

    10. "Because spit does not equal lube." Seriously. -Roylin, 48

    Tell us, how do you use lube?

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