HAND JOBS AND LUBE: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

You remember hand jobs, right? That was in between kissing and oral, and once upon a time, you thought it was awesome. By the way, I’m not just referring to the male population on this. The ladies can probably conjure up a few images of pubescent petting sessions from the way back. The rubbing and rubbing...it can work wonders.

It can also be really uncomfortable and cause pain when the repeated action is performed on dry skin. Chafing is a serious sex offense! Sensitive areas can wind up sore or even rashy. You don’t want to appear to have a rash down there when you do not have a rash down there. If there’s nothing to explain, an explanation is not required. So avoiding abrasion during the hand job is of paramount importance, and this best way to accomplish this is by making the area all wet and slippery. Lube is the quickest route to achieve that desired result. Lubrication provides the much needed moisture to work with, instead of against, your hand job artistry.

Consider that your spit is not the type of lubrication that sticks around for long. So even though you may begin with great intentions, friction can rapidly deteriorate from feel goodness to a raw burning sensation. You’ll want to keep that moisture on call because lube can help the movement become even more gratifying. You can reapply as often as needed, so that the effort remains smooth and hands glide easily. Long lasting formulas endure, which is why silicone based lubricants work better for the task at hand. They have greater staying power for strokes that elicit “oohs” and “ahhs,” rather than “owwws.”

Since there is no contraceptive necessary for the hand job (such as a condom or diaphragm) you do have the freedom to choose any type of lube, including oil-based formulas. Keep in mind that you don’t want to choose a product with a laundry list of chemicals that can aggravate the skin. Less is more when it comes to anything that gets rubbed on your private parts. Gradually some of it will be absorbed, a completely safe process if you have already filtered out any potential irritants.

There are a whole bunch of flavored lubes out there too, so you can alternate between hand and oral while enjoying the taste of fresh strawberries. At this stage of the game, lubricants have been developed to satisfy every want and need. Experiment and find what fits. If you or your partner has sensitive skin issues in general, it’s not too much to be overly paranoid and select something with the fewest ingredients as possible. A number of options are also certified organic, so your healthy lifestyle can walk hand in hand with your choice of lube.

Successfully revisit the hand job with supplemental lube to slide the process along, and capture yet another path to sexual bliss. Rediscovering a classic is always recommended.