Personal Lubricants ======================== Cornstarch and Water Lube 8 oz. cold water 4 tsp. cornstarch Whisk cornstarch into water in a saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil, whisking fre quently. Once the starch has reached a certain temperature, the starch molecule s will burst, turning the whole conglomeration into a thick, viscous substance. At this point, it s done. Be sure to allow it to cool before use!

Process In a large bowl, mix one cup of water with four teaspoons of cornstarch. Pour the mixture into a pot to be used for boiling. Turn your stove on high hea t and allow the mixture to reach its boiling point. Once it starts to boil, redu ce the heat to low. Stir the mixture and make sure that there is no cornstarch s tuck to the bottom of the pot. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and has the same consistency as gelatin. At this point, the lubricant is done. Storing Pour your lubricant into containers, such as plastic containers or plast ic bottles. Let the mixture cool at room temperature. Do not put the mixture in the freezer or refrigerator; it will cause the lubricant to form a hard layer of skin that you do not want. Store your personal lubricant at room temperature. Other Ingredients In place of corn or potato starch, you can use 1 teaspoon of sodium algi nate. To flavor your personal lube, try adding a few drops of vanilla extract or honey. Do not use any forms of oil, such as vegetable oil; this can cause women to develop yeast infections. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flax-Based Lubricant 2 c. water 2.5 c. flax seeds Boil/simmer flax in water until water is reduced to about 1 cup. Strain. (You don t want the seeds!) Be sure to cool before use. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Xanthan-Based Lubricant 1/4 tsp. vegetable glycerin 1/16 tsp. xanthan gum 1/2-1 tsp. water Dissolve xanthan gum in glycerin and mix well. Add water and mix well again. I

f you prefer a thicker or thinner lube, decrease or increase the water. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------######################################################################## Natural lubricant - Flax Seeds Flax seed gel is an excellent water based natural lubricant. To prepare this lub ricant, use 1 cup of flax seeds along with six cups of water 'as needed'. Add th e flax seeds to boiling water; turn the heat down and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from its heat source and let the lubricant set. This na tural lubricant has to be filled in a glass (or porcelain) jar and stored in a r efrigerator. #1 Natural lubricant - Extra Virgin Olive Oil (if possible organic)Olive Oil is the most used natural lubricant in homes. It provides good lubrication and serve s as protecting agent for your hemorrhoids. #2 Natural lubricant - Cocoa Butter (if possible organic) Cocoa butter is not only used for chocolate and baked goods it found its way in pharmaceuticals, soaps, lotions, ointments and as an effective personal natural lubricant. The natural antioxidants prevent rancidity that grants a shelf life o f up to five years. Making Your Own Natural Lubricant #3 Natural lubricant - Coconut Oil (if possible organic) The simplest natural lubricant can be found eventually in your kitchen. Coconut oil is not only for healthy cooking, but also an excellent natural lubricant tha t does not need any kind of preparation. Coconut oil cold-pressed is known for i ts anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. #4 Natural lubricant - Shea Butter Shea butter is extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is used in fo od preparation or as a replacement for cocoa butter in the chocolate industry. S hea butter is used as one of the base ingredients in cosmetics, salves, lotions, moisturizers and natural lubricants because it has anti-inflammatory and soothi ng properties. #5 Natural lubricant - Bees Wax and Oil To craft this natural lubricant you need grated beeswax and plant oil. Melt slow ly one ounce of grated beeswax in a clean pot over low heat. Remove from heat so urce and add cup of oil (e.g. olive oil, avocado oil or sweet almond oil). The t wo ingredients have to be whipped until cooled down and emulsified. Now there is the creation of a natural lubricant. It is now ready to be filled into a glass jar, sealed shut and stored in the refrigerator. This natural lubricant will kee p for 12 months and can also be used for a variety of applications e.g. dry skin or chapped lips. #6 Natural lubricant - Flax Seeds Flax seed gel is an excellent water based natural lubricant. To prepare this lub ricant, use 1 cup of flax seeds along with six cups of water 'as needed'. Add th e flax seeds to boiling water; turn the heat down and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from its heat source and let the lubricant set. This na tural lubricant has to be filled in a glass (or porcelain) jar and stored in a r efrigerator. #7 Natural lubricant - Castor Oil Castor oil is a natural lubricant for hemorrhoids and prevents also additional h emorrhoidal aggrevation.