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The short answer: yes, can you use coconut oil as lube? You can, but only in certain situations. Without a condom, it's a reasonable option for most people. With a latex or polyisoprene condom, it's a genuine safety risk -...

If you're comparing lidocaine vs benzocaine delay spray, you've already done your homework. Both ingredients work by reducing sensitivity in the penis to help you last longer. The difference comes down to strength, speed, and what format they tend to...

Latex allergy affects between 1 and 6% of the UK population - and many more people experience sensitivity or irritation without a confirmed diagnosis. For anyone in either group, standard condoms can make sex uncomfortable, unpredictable, or worse. The good...

A delay spray is one of the simplest ways to last longer in bed. You apply it before sex, give it a few minutes to absorb, and it reduces sensitivity enough to give you more control without killing the experience...

A broken condom is stressful, but it is manageable. This guide covers the immediate steps to take, where to find NHS guidance on emergency contraception, STI testing, and PEP, and - where our expertise is most useful - why condoms...

A 2025 randomised controlled trial in the journal Contraception tested a 42-micron condom against versions 67% thicker. The thinnest one was clinically non-inferior on failure rate across 225 couples. Ultra thin is no longer a marketing line, it is clinically...

Female condoms - now more commonly called internal condoms - are worn inside the vagina (or anus) rather than on a penis. They are the only contraceptive barrier method designed to be worn by the receptive partner. Three internal condoms...

There are techniques, products, and exercises that genuinely help with lasting longer during sex. The most effective approach for most people combines at least two of them. This guide covers eight options - from delay spray and delay condoms to...

Most condoms are not vegan. The reason is not the latex itself but a processing ingredient called casein - a milk protein used during manufacturing. This surprises most people, because the finished product contains no visible animal ingredient and condom...