Short answer
Look for a simple water-based or hybrid formula with a short ingredient list and no fragrance, flavor, warming or numbing agents. Some people also prefer glycerin-free and paraben-free options. Patch test any new lube on your inner arm before intimate use. If irritation, burning or dryness continues, speak with a clinician, since it may have a cause beyond the lube itself.
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