Natural lubrication
Also known as wetnessnatural wetnessself-lubrication
Natural lubrication is the body's own response that eases intimacy — and because it's affected by stress, hormones, and medication, it's not a reliable gauge of desire.
The gist
Natural lubrication is a normal physical response, but it varies with hydration, stress, hormones, cycle phase, and medication. Importantly, it doesn't perfectly track how aroused or interested someone feels — which is why reaching for added lubricant is common and carries no stigma. Comfort simply makes everything better.
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Lubricant (lube)
Lubricant is a personal product that reduces friction to make intimacy more comfortable and pleasurable — a wellness staple, not a sign anything is wrong.
Arousal
Arousal is the body and mind's response to sexual stimulation or desire — a build-up of excitement that varies naturally from person to person and day to day.
Sexual wellness
Sexual wellness is the overall health of your intimate life — physical, emotional, and relational — approached with the same care as any other part of wellbeing.