A sexual health doctor has shared one easy addition couples can bring into the bedroom to help make sex feel better.
Sex can raise plenty of questions, and it isn’t always obvious where to get reliable answers.
Many people end up asking friends or searching online, which can sometimes be helpful—but it can also leave gaps or spread half-truths.
Sexual health doctor Dr Mark Perera spoke to LADBIBLE stories, responding to a selection of anonymous questions.
When asked about a straightforward sexual health “fix” that people often ignore despite its usefulness, he didn’t hesitate.
He said the answer was ‘lube’.
“Lubricant is everyone’s best friend. It makes sex so much more pleasurable.
“It allows things to slide a bit more easily and so you don’t have to worry about any kind of awkwardness.
“Sex obviously can be messy now and then anyway, so you’re just enjoying that experience and not having to worry about friction. It will change your life.”
Beyond that, couples often wonder about other basics too—like what a good amount of foreplay looks like.
Certified sex and relationship coach Gemma Nice has previously highlighted why it can matter.
Speaking to the Metro, she said: “Men can usually climax in around 5-7 minutes, whereas it typically takes a female anywhere between 20-30 minutes.”
She added that in male/female relationships, aiming for around 15 to 20 minutes of foreplay can help both partners build arousal.
Because men may reach climax more quickly, she noted the warm-up should be mutual—helping to ‘get her natural lubrication flowing and become aroused in a deeper state’.
She continued: “The longer you’re engaged in foreplay, the more aroused and relaxed the body will be.
“When your body is in a state of calm, the blood can then flow from the heart, lungs and brain and move down to the genitals, allowing the 10,000+ nerve endings there to be activated.
“This can then give a better overall sexual satisfaction to both partners.”
In short, two common takeaways are worth remembering before your next intimate moment: reduce friction and give arousal time to build.