Click Below for Fact Sheets: (you may need to allow popups, or hold Ctrl key down while clicking) ASTROGLIDE Natural is free of glycerin, free of alcohol, free of fragrance, free of flavourings and free of hormones. It is water based, water soluble, latex safe, soft and smooth, long lasting and also a moisturiser. It lasts longer than any other personal lubricant and less goes further. ASTROGLIDE Natural is ALL natural, botanical and contains purified water, Aloe Vera, Vitamin C & E and Chamomile (known antibacterial). Real pleasure lasts longer with ASTROGLIDE ..... naturally and this is why ASTROGLIDE is second only to nature. The consistency of ASTROGLIDE is similar to that of pre-ejaculate. ASTROGLIDE has achieved a good reputation among its competitors by tending not having undesirable results such as becoming absorbed too quickly into the body (thus reducing lubrication) or becoming thick and sticky (a behaviour common in other lubricants). The lubrication of ASTROGLIDE can be replenished with water if needed. Vaginal Dryness At some point in their lives, usually associated with menopause, pregnancy, child birth, breast feeding, every Australian women will experience vaginal dryness. Even though it may be common, a dry vagina feels uncomfortable and can make sex painful. Additionally, one third of women from the ages of 18 - 30 will also experience it. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE
Some symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning or irritation and pain, whether constant or intercourse-related, should be brought to the attention of your Doctor or medical care giver, and may be treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) etc. VAGINAL DRYNESS CAUSES The causes can be anything from low estrogen levels to outside factors such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, tampons, condoms or diaphragms. Taking antihistamines or decongestants will interfere with your vaginal moisture, as will washing with certain soaps. Other causes are pregnancy, childbirth, oral contraceptives, hysterectomy, chemotherapy, breast feeding, stress, gynae disorders and other vaginal inserts like marinas. For most women, however, the vaginal dryness problem is a direct result of lowered estrogen levels. This occurs during pregnancy or following childbirth, and when a woman enters peri-menopause or menopause. Nursing, menstrual cycle changes, contraceptives, infertility drugs, hysterectomy or related surgeries, fatigue, stress and rigorous exercise also may contribute to reduced levels of estrogen. Vaginal dryness is also caused by Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis / Urogential Atrophy) which is thinning or inflammation of the vaginal walls due to decline in estrogen, a common accurence in post menopausal women. TREATING VAGINAL DRYNESS Vaginal dryness may also be alleviated by increasing your water intake or with Kegel exercises to increase circulation to the pelvic area and help boost production of vaginal moisture. Using ASTROGLIDE personal lubricant in conjunction with any of the foregoing is recommended. In addition, increasing the frequency of sexual intercourse can naturally produce more vaginal lubrication. Please also see the fact sheet on Vaginal Dryness and the need for a vaginal moisturiser, especially post menopause. Always use a vaginal lube that is water-based and water-soluble, and slightly acidic (pH balanced) to match normal body fluids. This slight acidity inhibits the growth of certain harmful micro organisms, particularly yeast. Never use a petroleum-based product, petroleum jelly, mineral oil or edible oil in place of a good personal lubricant. These home remedies can adhere to the vaginal walls where they mask infections and provide a place for harmful organisms to multiply. They can also damage latex condoms and diaphragms, rendering them in effective for safe sex or birth control. ASTROGLIDE is recommended by Breast Cancer.ORG http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/menopausal/facing/dryness.jsp ASTROGLIDE is also recommended by Womens Health clinics like this one in Western Australia. http://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/development/manuals/O&G_guidelines/sectionc/12/8572.pdf Vaginal dryness is not just a problem associated with intimacy, but one that can interfere with a woman's daily activities, affecting her sence of wellbeing and self confidence. Mayo Clinic advice on Vaginal Dryness. Medline Plus view on treating Vaginal Dryness. SAFER SEX Practicing safer sex in Australia has become a chore for many. It often represents a too clinical approach to sex. But safer sex can also be "fun sex." When condoms are used correctly and with proper lubrication, both partners will have increased pleasure and sensitivity. It can often add to intimacy between partners and assist in better communication in the bedroom. Could also prevent HIV and genetal herpes. Also this Government Health Alert CONDOM TYPES The condom is the most commonly used method for vaginal, oral or anal safer sex. Pre lubricated condoms are available but they can be gritty and long term storage may cause the lubricant to weaken the condom. Some people resort to the use of "natural skins," derived from animal tissue, or sheer latex in order to enhance sensitivity. However, your safety is compromised by these choices. Sheer latex condoms are easily torn while the "natural skins" do not block the AIDS and herpes viruses. To find the condom right for you, experiment with the length, thickness and features of the condom. Some come with ribbing or ridges that act to increase stimulation for the receiving partner. Women can apply ASTROGLIDE inside their vagina or on the outer area before intimate activity. As ASTROGLIDE is odourless and mimics natural vaginal moisture, it will not be detected unless you inform your partner. Remember you only need a few drops of ASTROGLIDE (not teaspoons and tablespoons full like the other lubes). Women with severe vaginal dryness have told us that they use a syringe to insert ASTROGLIDE high in their vagina's. It makes its way to the right areas by the time its needed. ASTROGLIDE personal lubricant is essential when using vibrators, dildos, masturbators, rings and other sex toys. It is ideal when using latex, soft jelly, rubber, plastic, polyurethane, silicone and metal sex toys and vibrators. We recommend you use some extra lube so as to enhance the sensation and intensity. There is nothing worse than using an inferior lube and having it dry out when you are using these toys. That is why many manufacturers ship sachets of Astroglide when you buy a quality toy. Adding a few drops of ASTROGLIDE personal lubricant to the inside surface of the tip of the condom before it is unrolled will provide the wearer with greater sensitivity. The personal lubricant should also be applied to the outer surface of the latex condom and may be applied to the partner's genitals during foreplay. This will eliminate the possibility of discomfort or irritation of delicate tissues. Lubrication prior to penetration will enhance your partner's enjoyment and decrease the possibility of the condom tearing. The condom is best applied by you or your partner before there is any contact. The reason for this is to prevent exposure to the small amount of semen that is sometimes released at arousal, even before sex is actually initiated and ejaculation has occurred. ASTROGLIDE is also ideal for: Tampon insertion Just apply a drop to the tip to make insertion easier and comfortable Shaving Ideal for close shaving in the shower or elsewhere, no need to use foam / gel / water Brushing Hair Gets those tangles out in no time Removing Stuck Objects Wedding and engagement rings, zippers, even kids with arms/limbs stuck according to one Father! ASTROGLIDE is not a spermicide and is pH balanced similar to a normal vagina. This keeps the vagina in balance and healthy. During ovulation the pH levels increase over 30% and as such lubricants could impact on the mobility of sperm. We therefore do not recommend you use it while trying to fall pregnant. After you have fallen pregnant, you can use your ASTROGLIDE again. LUBRICANT TYPES The choice of a personal lubricant is extremely important. It should be water-based and water-soluble. Petroleum based products will break down the latex and damage the condom as well as adhere to delicate tissues and provide a good breeding ground for harmful microorganisms to grow and multiply. Choosing a vaginal lube that is slightly acidic will inhibit these unfriendly organisms. The vaginal lubricant of choice should be convenient to apply, easy to remove with water and basically, mimic the characteristics of the body's own lubricating fluids. ASTROGLIDE's unique formula is water-based, water-soluble and designed to mimic the body's natural fluids. Astroglide makes condom use more enjoyable and makes safer sex a reality. Have fun with ASTROGLIDE, like this person!! http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=sKbjgnqqqR8 MENOPAUSE RELIEF Sizzling sex after menopause? Astroglide helps you say why not! We don't lose interest in sex just because we've had a few birthdays. If you suffer from vaginal dryness you may like totake a look at our 'Overcoming Vaginal Dryness' section. Actually, it's only after we've lived long enough to know ourselves and what we like that a sex life can live up to its full, glorious potential. OK, so we're all aware that at the onset of menopause a woman's body begins to produce less estrogen, but did you know that menopause raises your levels of androgens? Androgens are those hot 'n' sexy little hormones that make you feel like a teenager, with a sex drive reved all the way up to high. If you do experience any physical discomfort due to vaginal dryness here's what you can do: · Lubricate. Astroglide Personal Lubricant is the perfect choice. Its water-based, water-soluble formula mimics natural body fluids, providing plenty of cushioning moisture to protect delicate tissues. Best of all, Astroglide promotes friction without rubbing or irritation. Astroglide has a gentle, clean feeling - no stickiness or grit -and is simple to wash off with water. · Choose personal hygiene products carefully. Avoid deodorants or soaps with perfumes. Look for mild hypoallergenic, fragrance-free products. · Watch out for anti histamines. The pill you take to dry up a runny nose doesn't really know when it should quit. It can't differentiate between nasal mucous membranes and vaginal ones. · Speak with your doctor. Hormone replacement therapy can help solve vaginal dryness and treat thinning vaginal wall tissues.There are even holistic options including acupuncture, Yoga, vitamins, herbs,or dietary changes like eating tofu. (yes, tofu...this natural alternative to chemical estrogen is one reason why there's no Japanese translation for "hot flush!") · Stay in practice. A regular sex life will keep natural juices flowing and maintain pelvic muscle tone. Menopause isn't just "change of life." Dispel those tired old myths with Astroglide and be sure that your sexuality doesn't run out of steam as you get older. Attention Viagra Users. Take care of your partners ability to cope with sizzling sex by letting Astroglide provide long lasting lubrication and friction without causing soreness or irritation. VIAGRA PLUS ASTROGLIDE equals sensational sex - make sure your partner can cope with your new found lifestyle. WHY DO CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEXUALITY? The U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher has called upon parents to teach their children about sex. According to Dr. Satcher, understanding sexuality helps kids cope with their feelings and with peer pressure. It enables them to take charge of their lives and have loving relationships. It also helps protect them from sexual abuse, and goes a long way to preventing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (now at an all-time high among teens) and sexual violence. Kids learn about their sexuality from the day they are born. Home can be the most meaningful place to learn about it. We can help our kids feel good about their sexuality from the very beginning. Then they will trust us enough to ask questions about sex later on in life. WHAT TO TELL YOUR KIDS Age Three to Five: Toddlers have a healthy curiosity about sex. Start by teaching them the correct names for body parts. Be matter of fact -- as though you were talking about elbows, knees or ankles. At this age, kids develop an interest in their bodies, so it's a good time to explain the differences between boys and girls. It's normal for kids to occasionally expose their bodies to one another. Keep your response low-key, but let your child know that some areas of the body are private. Use this as an opportunity to explain about inappropriate touching. Three-year-olds also want to know "Where babies come from?" Most toddlers are satisfied with the basics: "Babies grow in a special place inside the mother." As the child is able to process more information, you can add more detail. Age Five to Seven: By this time, kids have developed a circle of friends and aren't as attached to parents and caregivers. They're becoming aware of their own gender identities and can be downright biased when it comes to the opposite sex. If your kid goes through the "I Hate Boys" or "Girls Have Cooties" stage, don't tease them about it. It won't last. This is the age when kids really begin processing outside information. By the time they start kindergarten, many kids have already heard of child abuse, rape and HIV, and they know the street terms for most sexual acts. If your child happens to hear a sexually explicit term on television, explain that even though some people find those terms funny, sex is part of a loving relationship between grownups. Preteens (Eight to Twelve): At this point, kids need to know the facts about menstruation, masturbation, wet dreams and other signs of maturing. Preteens want to fit in. They want to be exactly like everyone else. Boys worry about penis size; girls worry about breast size. Let them know that everyone is different and develops differently. It's not unusual for preteens to look at or touch each other's sexual organs. Don't read too much into it. It's one way they learn that they're normal and is not an indication of sexual preference. Remind the child that this kind of touching isn't acceptable, but provide assurance that you understand his or her curiosity and there's nothing wrong with it. Most 12-year-olds are already up to speed about sex and reproduction. They need to find out about sexual responsibility, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control and the consequences of teen pregnancy. Teens: This is where the going gets tough. Teens are very sexually sophisticated. Movies, TV, music have all given them a somewhat one-sided sexual education. By age 16, most teens have experienced some level of sexual activity. What they need to learn is responsibility, how to say "no" how to have relationships without sex, how to deal with peer pressure. Teens need to be reassured that their sexuality and feelings are normal. Sometimes this means accepting a child who believes he or she may be gay. Punishing a child won't change his or her sexual orientation; it will just create needless anguish on all sides. Talk to your teens frankly, but non-judgmentally. Give them the facts about sexually transmitted diseases, the financial and emotional consequences of pregnancy; explain about safe sex and birth control. Help them decide what their own sexual limits should be and how to establish those limits with their peers. Straight talk about sex isn't going to make teenagers more or less sexually active. Threats will only create hard feelings on all sides. Present the facts, promise them your support, and let them know they can trust you. TIPS FOR PARENTS
If you need more help, or if you're still having trouble talking to your kids, find out if you're church, temple or mosque offers family life education. Ask your paediatrician for help, turn to the internet or head to the local library. Astroglide Doctors Formula ASTROGLIDE Doctors Formula Personal Lubricant is designed specifically for use in medical procedures. This water-based, water soluble thicker formula lubricant adheres to medical instruments, reducing office clean-up and increasing patient comfort. ASTROGLIDE Doctor's Formula is also bacteriostatic and petroleum-free. AIDS-preventing sexual hygiene can be summed up simply: "Correct and consistent use of Latex condoms is the most effective method in the prevention of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's)." A recent study of discordant couples in Europe showed that in a two year period 124 couples who consistently used Latex condoms, none of the uninfected partners became infected, but amongst 121 couples whose use of condoms was inconsistent 10% of the uninfected partners became infected. Condoms must be used consistently to provide maximum protection. The main objection against condom use was reduction of sensitivity and dead feeling, like wearing gloves. Now with ASTROGLIDE lubricant you can gain increased sensitivity and heightened sexual pleasure by squeezing a small amount of ASTROGLIDE on the inside tip of the condom and obviously applying more lubricant on the exterior of the condom. With ASTROGLIDE'S powerful lubricating properties that are long lasting and don't dry out, you will have a high safety factor in preventing condom breakage. Being water-based and having no smell or taste, ASTROGLIDE is now recognised as the top lubricant of it's type worldwide. Women and HIV/AIDS cases have increased from 7% to 18% in 1994 when 58,428 cases were reported in the U.S.A. Of these cases 38% were due to unprotected, unsafe sex. Lesbians are at risk from contracting HIV from each other. HIV is transmitted when blood, vaginal fluids, breast milk or semen from an HIV infected person enters your blood stream. LESBIANS CAN BE INFECTED WITH HIV through having unsafe sex, donor insemination, sharing injectable drug equipment, piercing, tattooing and blood transfusions. Sexual behaviour is safe or unsafe depending on the chances of your partner's bodily fluids coming into contact with your blood. Massage, hugging, fantasy, voyeurism, exhibitionism, masturbation, vibrators or other sex toys (not shared), dry kissing, body to body rubbing (when fluids are not involved). All other Lesbian activities fall into the probably risky and very risky categories. If you are using or intend using the female condom or use sex toys, vibrators etc. ASTROGLIDE vaginal lubricant will offer you sustained and prolonged lubrication without drying out. As it has an acidic pH matching the vaginal fluids pH, it will minimise the chance of vaginal complaints, i.e. cystitis and thrush. Astroglide has no smell or taste, does not contain animal fat and has been approved by the Vegan Society. Being water-soluble it is easy to remove with a wet wash cloth/flannel. It can also be used to lubricate tampons, diaphragms and douche nozzles. ASTROGLIDE will heighten those special moments of pleasure. Many users state that using it sends them to "Astro-Heaven". ASTROGLIDE adds some sizzle to your intimate relationships and sex life, providing sensitivity, excitement, variety and above all safety. ASTROGLIDE can be used for foreplay, body slides, massage, masturbation, sex toys and sexual intercourse. Its provide for safer, better sex and can be used on and in all genital regions and is harmless if ingested. There is also a strawberry version. Use lube if you need to - or even if you don't Even if you have a nicely moist vagina, a little extra lube is often arevelation. Just a squirt of Astroglide can change the feel ofsex completely, making it seem like a new experience. See 31 ways to make sex better. Body Language Don't Know Much About Body Language? Making eye contact is a good start, but if he crosses his arms, is he telling you to back off? If she greets you with a yawn, do you head for the door? Not if you know body language. Women cross their arms to say "stay away," but when a guy makes the gesture, it says: "I'm relaxed and comfortable." And the yawn? For both sexes, an adrenaline rush can send blood oxygen into nose dive, prompting a big yawn. But that means they're floored, not bored. Astroglide's ABC's of Body Language will show you how to decipher the non-verbal communications thatsay much more than words.
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