Delight Oil-Based Personal Lubricant 101: Why, when and how to use
Introducing Delight, a clean oil-based personal lubricant that enhances the ease and comfort of intimate activity to increase pleasure during intimate moments.
Like the rest of the Bloomi Essentials, it is formulated with natural ingredients. We’re breaking down why, when and how using an oil-based lubricant can elevate your intimate sessions.
What is an oil-based lubricant?
Oil-based lubricants have a thicker texture that provides more moisture and ease, especially for those with sensitive skin. They’re ideal for skin-to-skin intimate activity between partners who aren’t using latex barrier methods or silicone toys. Most oil-based lubes have little to no flavor and are oral-sex friendly. Oil-based lubes also pair well during anal sex and shower sex because it won’t wash off as easily as water-based lubricants and requires less re-application.
Lastly, oil-based lubes aren't compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms or silicone toys. Any oil-based product used with latex or silicone materials will damage them over time, increasing the risk of STIs and degradation of your toys. They’re also more prone to staining clothing or bedding — so be sure to lay a towel down.
Ingredients and benefits
Our community members love oil-based lubricants, especially those who are 40 and older. In a survey, this demographic raved about the oil-based lubricants we carry on the marketplace, so we wanted to formulate one that delivered. Based on sexologist-approved research, Delight’s plant-based formula is made with a beautiful blend of ingredients that were carefully selected to moisturize all genitals.
Organic coconut oil relieves dryness and provides a nice glide.
Organic cocoa seed butter provides deep moisture.
Sea buckthorn oil contains vaginal health benefits and reduces vaginal dryness.
Unlike most intimate care products on the market, we give you our clean promise. Every product from our Bloomi collection is formulated with botanicals from our Yes List and without parabens, phthalates, glycerin, dyes, synthetic fragrances or ingredients that disrupt intimate skin.
Why use Delight
Most oil-based lubricants leave a sticky residue or feel too thick on the skin. We wanted to create a formula with minimal ingredients that not only provides a smooth glide during sex, but also moisturizes and benefits intimate skin post-sex. Delight accomplishes this with organic oils and butters that ease intimate activity and promote overall intimate skin health.
When to use Delight
Reaching for an oil-based lubricant is great for those who are looking for deep moisture and a nice glide during intimate moments. You can use Delight anytime you want, but most people prefer to use it externally or internally during sex to increase moisture and ease the comfort of intimate activity like penetration or masturbation. Delight is worth a try if you relate to any of the following:
You experience pain or discomfort during sex due to vaginal dryness, menopause, penetration or hormone changes.
You enjoy using fragrance-free products with little to no flavor during oral sex.
You don’t use latex barrier methods with your partner(s).
You like to alternate between using silicone toys and water-based lubricants.
How to use Delight
The first step before using any product on your intimate areas is to test it on a patch of skin to avoid potential intimate skin reactions. Delight is intended for penile and/or vaginal application to enhance the body’s natural lubrication and leave the skin moisturized after every use. Simply let it melt between fingertips until it’s smooth, and then apply the product generously to increase lubrication. Reapply as much as you’d like topically to intimate skin and surrounding areas, such as the clitoris, vulva or penis.
A final note on oil-based lubricants
Whether you’re engaging in oral, anal or vaginal sex, oil-based personal lubricants help keep intimate areas moisturized and have the potential to last longer than water or silicone-based lubricants.