What Are Female Stimulating Gels?
Discover what makes a female stimulating gel and what ingredients to look for in a product.
Imagine being able to increase MORE sexual pleasure. When applied to a woman’s clitoral area, female stimulating gels intensify the sexual experience. Women feel increased sensitivity, leading to more frequent and stronger orgasms — Stimulating gels enhance arousal during foreplay and help both partners enjoy sexual intercourse much more.
But before saying anymore, it is important to know that not all stimulating gels work the same.
As you absorb this information, you will start to understand why researching the best stimulating gel is so important.
Stimulating gels can be (oil) based, or (water) based. Typically oil based products might provide some additional lubrication during sex, but most women agree there is decreased sensitivity. Also oil-based products are not usually compatible with latex condoms.
Most everyone appreciates natural products, but many stimulating gels are un-natural and can be harmful to your health. You’ll find that several top brands are petroleum based (oil) and use harsh chemicals to produce their stimulating effect. Some are just down right painful and can even burn sensitive genital tissue on either partner.
- Silicone: Synthetic chemical compound used to prevent gel from breaking down during use.
- PEG – 8: The chemical Polyethylene Glycol is used to make liquid thicker.
- Glycol: Synthetic, sweet, colorless substance used as petroleum base (commonly used in beauty products.
- Parabens: Chemical preservative. (side effect is it mimics the estrogen hormone).
- Glycerin: Chemical used to seal in moisture in the vaginal area.
Fortunately, there are several 100% natural products on the market. This is good news because it means these products are safer and will be non-irritating for most women. As you might imagine, you’ll be using a stimulating gel on the most sensitive of areas of the body. It’s no wonder why women AND men prefer natural products on (and inside) these areas.
Natural ingredients include:
- Carrageenan: Derived from marine algae, and is used to thicken liquids.
- Hydoxypropyl Celluose: Natural lubricant derived from wood, plants, and/or cotton.
- Propanediol: Derived from vegetables, and is used to seal in moisture.
- L-Arginine: Natural amino acid that relaxes blood vessels to increase blood flow to the clitoris.
- Coleus Forskholii: Extracted from plants to increase blood flow to clitoris.
- Niacin: Natural (vitamin B) used to relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to the clitoris.
- Tocopherol: Form of Vitamin E used for lubrication and to relieve vaginal dryness.
- Menthol: Natural plant substance used to create stimulating sensation
- Evening Primrose Oil: Natural plant substance used to increase sensation & blood flow to clitoris.
I’m sure you’ll agree that stimulating gels made from natural substances are a much better idea. Before you buy a stimulating gel, find out which products we’ve reviewed contain safe natural ingredients.