Homemade lubes are a good way to avoid fragrances, parabens, and other skin-irritating ingredients. Instead, you can use common household items as lube alternatives, such as coconut oil or aloe vera.

Editor’s Note: While V-Spot sex pert Yana Tallon-Hicks is away on vacation, the Advocate is re-running one of her most popular columns ever, a 2013 story on how to make sexual lubrication, “Farmers ...

In addition to smelling like a damn vacation, coconut oil is super versatile. You can use it to whip up a stir fry, give massages, and as a facial moisturizer. But can you use it for sex? Short answer ...