Do You Know the Difference Between Lady-Part Lube vs. Moisturizer?

In addition to helping us with anorgasmic pals, Dr. Susan Kellogg, Director of Sexual Medicine at The Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute of Philadelphia, recently informed us that we all need to water our flowers... or whatever euphemism makes you comfortable.

I don't know about you, but I'm pretty disciplined about moisturizing. Come rain, come shine, whether I'm dead-tired, hungover, or possibly dying of Bat-Pig Disease, I will make sure that my face is moisturized twice a day. And with this new info, it appears I'll be adding more to my regimen.

Smitten:
Dude, I did not even know there was a moisturizer for the down there, are you serious?

Dr. Kellogg:
Yup. So, many women are aware of the properties of lube, basically: it can be applied to your partner's penis if you're in a heterosexual relationship, or to the opening of your vagina, or to a vibrator, or anything, really. But it's only for the surface of your skin, and it needs to be reapplied.

Moisturizers, on the other hand, aren't just for surface use; they actually deposit the moisture in your skin and the lining of your vagina. And you don't have to reapply mid-penetration--the effects of the moisturizer actually last up to 3 days. It also is a preventative measure for the kind of chronic vaginal dryness that can lead to an extremely painful condition like vulvodynia.

Women have a tendency to think of these products as a last-ditch resort to avoid pain, and we blame ourselves because we "shouldn't need" to enhance vaginal wetness when you're with a partner. But really, they should be thinking about enhancing their comfort and pleasure and making it an even more positive experience.