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Lubrication is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make intimacy more enjoyable. And even though our bodies naturally produce lubrication, it isn’t always enough. Hormonal changes, stress, medication, or simply wanting a little more glide are all good reasons to reach for lube!

In 2017, Good Clean Love did something no personal lubricant brand had done before: we earned FDA clearance for a product without testing on animals. Getting there wasn't simple or cheap. The industry standard relied on rabbit and guinea pig skin, and skipping it meant we had to prove there was a better way ourselves. 

Great skin comes from consistency: cleanser, barrier care, daily SPF. It works because you have a regimen that's working for you, not a one-time quick fix. Your vaginal microbiome is no different.

This season, we’re leaning into the art of the perfect cozy night in. Whether you’re planning a date night with your partner, a movie marathon with friends, or a little solo time for yourself, these 12 fall favorites are made for slowing down and settling in.

If you're feeling like something is off, it's easy to reach for a product that promises instant relief. But most quick fixes are built to mask the problem, not treat it. Without ingredients that actually support your microbiome, that relief doesn't last. Some products can even disrupt your natural balance further, making things worse instead of better.

A great romance novel is one of the easiest ways to reconnect with desire,  your own, or your partner's, especially when life has been busy or stressful. If a chapter (or three) leaves you a little more in the mood than expected, that's the whole point. Keep something like our Almost Naked® lubricant or a Love Oil close by, because good stories deserve a good follow-through.

In the last few weeks, we lost two women who shaped what it means to be a feminist in America. Gloria Steinem died on September 2nd, at 92. Just days before her, on August 25th, we lost Dolly Parton, at 80, after a brief battle with cancer. I've spent the days since thinking about what they each gave us, and what's left for the rest of us to do.

This year's Fall book releases have it all: genre-defining names closing out beloved series, buzzy debuts from writers to watch, witchy small towns, brooding rivals, and a few standalones that are perfect to try something completely new. Whether you're a die-hard romantasy reader or you're just dipping your toes in, there's something below headed straight for your nightstand.

This year's World Sexual Health Day theme is Every Body: a declaration that sexual health, pleasure, and care belong to everyone, without exception. From day one, our mission here at Good Clean Love has been simple: sexual health and pleasure should come with safety, care, and a healthy microbiome - not instead of it.

Not all lubricants are created equal, and reading the fine print on the bottle can tell you why. It holds one of the most important clues to how a product will actually feel and behave inside your body.