Redbook recommends Carrageenan again
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Redbook recommends Carrageenan over 200 competitors
In the March 2007 Redbook Love Network, Lindsey Palmer and Love Network expert Lou Paget explain why lube is such a great solution for vaginal dryness and better sex. Their "3 reasons to love a lube":
- You'll have smoother sex
- You'll last longer
- You'll up the excitement
Then they go on to recommend three lubes to try -- with Carrageenan in the #1 spot!
Download the PDF here.
Health covers the National Cancer Institute's research on carrageenan
In his February 2007 article "Too Old for HPV Shot? Maybe Not", Health's Eric Steinmehl explains the latest news about Gardasil, the HPV vaccine recently approved by the FDA for women ages 9-26.
Experts say that women ages 27+ may also benefit from the vaccine if they haven't already been exposed to HPV, Steinmehl explains. He then lists three additional ways to prevent cervical cancer.
- Keep getting pap smears
- Use condoms
- "Try a new lube. National Cancer Institute scientists found that carrageenan, an extract that comes from red algae, keeps HPV from entering cells in a lab dish. Lubricants like Oceanus' Carrageenan ($11, oceanusbrands.com) have carrageenan and can be used with condoms."
Redbook "Sexplorer" prefers Carrageenan Warming Lubricant

"My boyfriend and I decided to road test Oceanus' Warming Carrageenan Personal Lubricant and Astroglide's Warming Liquid Personal Warming Lubricant. They both were interesting -- it was fun to experience new sensations in addition to our own body-to-body heat, and the extra moisture was certainly welcome. I definitely preferred the Carrageenan, which had a rich, full texture, and just the right amount of extra warmth. Astroglide was a bit, well, glide-y... It felt kind of thin and also got all over my sheets, which put me in a grumpy mood because who wants to think about having to do laundry while getting it on? The heat was definitely powerful, but a bit too much, so that I certainly felt the burn. Overall, though, it was a fun thing to try!"
Check out more reviews and other Redbook "Sexplorer" tips here.
Carrageenan Lubricant Testimonials
"All natural and feels really good"
"What I like best about Carrageenan is the fact that it is all natural and feels really good."
--B.N., Texas on June 18, 2009
"This is the best"
"Of all the lubricants that I've tried this is the best."
--James T., Washington on June 8, 2009
"Best lube I've ever used!"
"This is the best lube I've ever used! You guys definitely know what you are doing. A little bit of this stuff goes a long way."
--Shelly M., Idaho on April 26, 2009
"I will use nothing else!"
"This is a great lubricant for my sensitivities and I highly recommend Carrageenan and will use nothing else!"
--Gina M., Utah on February 2, 2009
"Just like a woman's natural lubricant"
"Carrageenan is wonderful it feels and behaves just like a woman's natural lubricant."
--Laura K., Phoenix, AZ on January 15, 2009
"We love this product!"
"I just wanted to send you guys an e-mail to let you know how much my girlfriend and I love your Carrageenan Personal Lubricant. We had tried so many personal lubrication products, sometimes only using them once before chucking them in the garbage. I probably spent 100 dollars on a collection of products that we never used more then a few times before we decided on one. We thought this other lube was our best bet and used it for quite a few months, but it caused a lot of problems. After a few applications it would desensitize both of us by building up a large amount of sticky gunk. we would have to stop, hop in the shower and wash it off, then try to get back into the swing of things. Sometimes, it would cause a burning sensation in my girlfriend and we would have to stop.
A few weeks ago I decided to try to look for something else out there, and I came upon your product. I bought it, we tried it and that first night we used it we had the best sex we had ever had, We didn't have to reapply, we didn't have to stop to wash it off, it didn't desensitize me either!
WE LOVE THIS PRODUCT. It is without doubt the best out there on the market. I don't normally contact companies like this, but I felt compelled to tell you that because of your product, our love making has never been better, and more frequent!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!"
--Trevor on November 12, 2008
"This stuff is like heaven"
"This stuff is like heaven. I use it with myself and with my partners and always get an awesome response. It does not get sticky like so many other lubricants. It does feel silky without being too slippery. It is always my first choice."
--Anonymous on June 3, 2008
"Silky"
"The best way to describe this product is silky. My husband and I absolutely loved it."
--Janet on May 7, 2008
"Loved it!"
"Bought it, tried it, loved it!"
--Anonymous on December 20, 2007
"By far the best lube"
"This is by far the best lube I've ever tried!!! It's so silky smooth and long lasting. I love, love, love that it's all natural. Not sticky and toxic like just about everything else on the market."
--Heather, Milford, PA on July 31, 2007
"I think I've found my new favorite!"
"I am always looking for a natural alternative since I seem to have an allergic reaction to every lubricant under the sun. I was very impressed with this one. Silky feeling and blended naturally with my own fluids. No stickiness or mess. Taste and smell was mild and almost undetectable. Wonderful product! I think I've found my new favorite!"
--Anonymous on July 16, 2007
"Really quite impressed"
"Really quite impressed with this product. The ingredients are natural, and that is why I chose to try it. It's not sticky like other products that my boyfriend and I have used. It felt smooth and silky. If your sexual pleasure lasts more than an hour or two, then you may have to re-apply. It depends on how much lubrication you desire."
--Lara on March 7, 2007
"Long lasting!"
"This product is long-lasting and does not become sticky or gummy, like so many others I've tried."
--Lisa, Saint Louis, MO on December 9, 2006
"Simply the best"
"It is simply the best lubricant we have ever used. It's the closest to natural lubrication on the market. We have tried several other products, but this one is simply the best!"
--Anonymous on November 10, 2006
"I like this one the best"
"Tried them all over the years, and I like this one the best, but strictly for intercourse - and here's why: it does get a bit thicker due to the gummy ingredients, but some lubes are just too slick and slidey, this grasps (if you know what I mean), which makes it very pleasurable for both partners."
--Anonymous on October 27, 2006
"Highly recommended"
"It was amazing. It didn't spill or drip like all those other lubes. I highly recommend it to everyone."
--Anonymous on June 16, 2006