Sex should not feel painful. Still, burning or tightness are reality for many, and such sensations are often left unspoken. There can be many reasons for these symptoms: hormonal changes, stress, pelvic floor tension, pain disorders, or simply dry mucous membranes.
For this reason, we have developed the Etna lubricant, which has already become a favorite for many. We wanted to bring to the market a natural product that not only reduces friction but also helps to relieve discomfort during sex. When CBD is applied locally to the intimate area, it affects the skin’s nerve endings* by reducing inflammation. This helps not only the body but also the mind to relax — which in turn allows us to experience pleasure more easily.
(*The nerve endings of the skin are sensory organs that detect and transmit sensory stimuli through the nervous system to the brain. They are the part of the skin that makes you aware of stimuli in your environment.)
CBD, or cannabidiol, is known for its inflammation- and pain-reducing properties. Studies have shown that CBD affects the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates, among other things, pain, muscle tension, and the stress response.
The anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties of CBD extract make it an interesting addition not only to lubricants but also to other pain-relieving products.
Around the world, the use of CBD in pain management has become more common, especially in North America, Canada, and also in Europe. CBD is used for treating pelvic floor tightness, skin inflammations, nerve pain in the limbs, rheumatoid arthritis pain, and muscle tension following sports injuries.
CBD has been said to help especially with pain felt on the surface of the skin, which is not easy to treat with painkillers taken orally. This finding also led to the creation of the Etna lubricant: through practical experience, via our test group, we noticed that CBD extract eases, among other things, the symptoms of pain conditions in intimate areas, such as vulvodynia.
What makes Etna special?
We may be a bit biased when praising our own product, but we are not the only ones who are satisfied with Etna: our lubricant recently received top marks from a hundred-member jury at The European Natural Beauty Awards gala in Paris. Blank&’s Etna is Ecocert-certified, vegan natural cosmetics, and it does not contain synthetic fragrances or other artificial ingredients. The product is water-based and compatible with condoms and sex toys.
The CBD extract contained in the product, combined with the lubricant’s two other main ingredients, is an unbeatable combination: moisturizing sea buckthorn and skin-strengthening vitamin E nourish the skin and mucous membranes deeply – some have even used our CBD lubricants on a sensitive scalp or for shoe chafing!
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This article does not replace medical advice. If pain continues or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is always a good idea to talk with a healthcare professional.
Research studies:
1: Quality of Life and a Surveillant Endocannabinoid System
2: Enhancing Endocannabinoid Control of Stress with Cannabidiol
4: 11 Surprising CBD Oil Benefits and How to Use It Safely
6: Efficacy, Safety, and Regulation of Cannabidiol on Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review
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