Have you ever stood at a supermarket shelf with a lubricant in your hand, wondering if something is wrong with you? Or skipped an intimate shop because someone might see you walk out? You are not alone. That is exactly what Loveaid founder Magda talked about in episode 3 of the Estonian podcast Vaata peeglisse with hosts Katriin, Lii and Maris.
Listen to the episode on Spotify (1 h 17 min, in Estonian)
Five myths from the episode, and what to do about them
1. "If I need lubricant, something is wrong with me"
This is the most common belief Magda hears from customers. The truth is the opposite: lubricant prevents many problems and makes intimacy more comfortable. Dryness often appears after childbirth, during menopause or because of certain medications, and it is common. Washing with ordinary soap usually makes it worse.
What helps: a moisturising lubricant with hyaluronic acid, such as Sexitive HIDRAGEL Women, or a daily vulvar cream such as Orgie Hydra Intima. Read more: Vulvar hydration and why pH matters.
2. "I don't dare walk into a shop like that"
Many people feel shy when a sales assistant comes over, or worry about being seen leaving the store. That is why Loveaid started online: you can browse calmly whenever it suits you. According to Magda, Sunday evening is the most popular time to shop.
What helps: order to a parcel locker, or pick up from our showroom at Parda 6 (1st floor) in Tallinn. Read: Your first time buying intimate products online.
3. "Pheromones will make everyone follow me"
The ads promise miracles, but there is no magic formula. Every body produces its own pheromones, and pheromone fragrances amplify your own scent. Every body is different, so the effect is different too.
Read: Pheromones and the wearer: why the effect on you might matter most.
4. "A flavoured lubricant works for everything"
Flavoured lubricants, especially those containing sugar, are made for foreplay and oral play, not for internal use. For that, choose a water-based or silicone lubricant.
Read: Water-based vs silicone vs oil-based lubricant.
5. "The passion is gone"
Magda's view: often the passion is not gone, it is buried under everyday life. Keeping it alive takes effort, and the easiest start is one agreed evening a week just for the two of you.
What helps: a pheromone massage candle such as Eye of Love One Love, and the read Different libidos in a relationship.
Why we talk about this
"We sell confidence," Magda says in the episode. Loveaid was built so that curiosity is not scared away: a warm, beautiful place where you can explore intimate wellbeing at your own pace. The more we talk about these things, the less uncomfortable they become.
Listen, then ask
Listen to Vaata peeglisse EP 3. Podcast listeners get 15% off with the code PEEGEL15. Have a question you would not ask out loud? Write to us, and we will answer.
