Cow mucus provides the basis for a synthetic prophylactic gel developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology to protect against HIV and herpes transmission. The lubricating gel proved 70 percent ...

A novel aqueous lubricant that can be used as a saliva substitute to combat the effects of xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, has been developed by scientists at the University of Leeds. The ...

For those looking for a long-lasting, velvety touch, silicone-based lubricants are the preferred choice. Unlike water-based variants, these do not evaporate or get absorbed into the skin, thus ...

Catheter insertion is a common procedure for nurses to carry out, but the evidence regarding when the varying lubricant gels should be used is sparse National guidance recommends using a suitable ...