Placeholder
Q&A: Which Lube is Best for Me? - Advice at Sh! Women's Store

Q&A: Which Lube is Best for Me? - Advice at Sh! Women's Store
Skip to content

FEMALE-FOUNDED LGBT+ INCLUSIVE🌈

Main Navigation

Q&A: Which Lube is Best for Me?

Q&A: Which Lube is Best for Me? - Sh! Women's Store

Hi Sh!

I am a disabled woman and am entering the menopause. Vaginal dryness is a problem, and annoyingly I have an allergy to the crèmes recommended by the Drs. which have oestrogen in them, so I cannot lubricate for sex this way.

I have been experimenting with a variety of over-the-counter non-hormone lubricants to get over this problem during penetrative sex. Normal lube (Like Boots' own brand and Durex Play) is no good. I've tried ones containing silicone (ID silk natural feel), which was much better. However, I leak a little water during sex, and it washes the lube away! Is there anything which is a little more resilient? I'm fed up.

Hope you can help. My Dr recommended I get in touch, as she said she wasn't an expert, but you might have some ideas for brands? Looking through your website. Is Eros Pjur Woman lubricant a good one, or can you recommend something better? Hope you can help. 

 Hello there,

Thank you for reaching out to us. We know it can be frustrating to navigate the different types of lubrication available in the market but the good news is that we are here to help!

Silicone-based lubricants, like Eros Pjur Woman, are a good option as they are slicker and longer-lasting. Silicone-based means slicker and longer lasting. Lubes like Eros Pjur will keep slick until washed off with soap & water. However, silicone-based lubes can cause vaginal irritation in women & vulva owners who are very sensitive. For this reason, we recommend trying a thicker, water-based lube first.

Our own brand Sh! Pure Plus lube is paraben-free and water-based, making it exceptionally body-friendly. This particular lube is ideal for menopausal women and those experiencing dryness, as its viscous formula is longer-lasting and makes play more comfortable.

A water-based lube is water soluble, so you can easily rinse it off with water - no need for soap.

SH! PURE PLUS LUBE



Regarding the leaking issue, have you considered the possibility of a weak pelvic floor muscle? If so, you may want to try Kegel exercises or use love balls, which are weighted balls worn internally to help tone up the PC muscle. It might be worth discussing this with your Doctor?

We hope this helps!

Best Wishes,
Team Sh! xx

If you’d like any tailored advice or recommendations, please feel free to drop us a line at advice@sh-womenstore.com and we’ll answer you privately. We may also share Q&A’s so others may benefit, but if we do it will always be anonymous, with nothing left in to identify you. 

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.

Best Selling Lube

The lubricants our customers love...

Need any lube advice? let us know...

More Lube advice

Q&A: Is Baby Oil A Good Lube for Dilators?
Q&A: Is Baby Oil A Good Lube for Dilators?

Hi Sh!, I have ordered a set of the Sh! dilators and I just wanted to...

Explore Sex with Silicone Lubricant - Sh! Women's Store
Explore Sex with Silicone Lubricant

Slippery when wet, baby - let's talk silicone lube!  There are two main groups of lube: Water-based and silicone-based, and this blog post is about...

How to Choose the Best Lube for You - Sh! Women's Store
How to Choose the Best Lube for You

It can be tricky to choose a lube when there are so many different types. Luckily for you, we've taken the hard...

Q&A: How to combat vaginal dryness - Sh! Women's Store
Q&A: Advice on How To Combat Vaginal Dryness

Hello, I am in my mid-50s, out of a sexual relationship for over 5...

Different Ways To Enjoy Lube - Sh! Women's Store
Different Ways To Enjoy Lube

This blog post is about different ways to enjoy lube - the best sexual accessory there is! When it comes to having great...

Q&A: Is Coconut Oil Good For Sex? - Sh! Women's Store
Q&A: Is Coconut Oil Good For Sex?

Dear Sh! My partner and I have been together for 4 years and have been enjoying a busy sexual life until last night, when...

Q&A: Lube for Pregnancy & Diabetes - Sh! Women's Store
Q&A: Lube for Pregnancy & Diabetes

Hi Sh! I have a few questions about lube I hope you can help me with:  What kind of lubricant should I use during...

Water-based Lube - Sh! Women's Store
Using Water-Based Lube for Pleasure

Keeping a bottle of lube by your bed is liberating. It removes worries about not being wet enough, plus adds a delicious...

Sh! Pure Water-Based Lube - Sh! Women's Store
Sh! Pure Water-Based Lube

Sh! Pure water-based lube is our bestselling own-brand lube, a favourite for sexy times!  Lube is the one sex toy accessory...

Intimate Organics Intense Clitoral Serum Review - Sh! Women's Store
Intimate Organics Intense Clitoral Serum Review

The Intimate Organics Intense Clitoral Serum is a great enhancer for...

Pleasure Gels to Enhance Sex & Orgasm - Sh! Women's Store
Pleasure Gels to Enhance Sex & Orgasm

Our pleasure gels (whether designed to swell your G-Spot, make your  Read More