Sex Tips From Goop

"Totally attainable and just like the rest of us" lifestyle website Goop just released their sex issue. Here are some of the highlights:

First off, we should all ditch the KY Jelly, because apparently we've all been lubing wrong:

"Using lubricants with toxic ingredients has an effect on our reproductive system, as the vagina and anus are highly permeable areas and anything that is applied topically can be absorbed into the body...When it comes to lube, if it is safe to eat, it is generally safe to apply. If a lubricant is needed, I recommend organic coconut oil, olive oil, aloe vera gel, or almond oil—they are free from preservatives and are safe alternatives to conventional lubricants. Oils, however, do compromise the integrity of latex, so don’t use oils with a latex condom. It is also important to note that lubricants can affect sperm motility, so I advise against lubrication while trying to conceive."

Also, this is the ideal information you're looking for on your condom labels:

"Ideally, you want to find a vegan, paraben-free, glycerin-free, Nonoxynal-9-free, and benzocaine- and lidocaine-free condom."

How to be more sexually fulfilled:

"Focus on sensuality and general feeling of well-being over strong, local sexual stimulation. Connect with sensual pleasure through your senses. Eat or drink delicious foods and allow the experience to heighten your senses. Smell and admire a flower and let yourself be enlivened. Enjoy a walk in nature and create an atmosphere of beauty. Massage your body with oils, take a bath, and move your body before engaging in any sexual activity, either solo or with a partner.

Create a daily ritual of giving attention to your body. This could be dancing to one song when you come home from work, taking a bath, or even just massaging your hands while you watch TV. Small and often brings much better results than planning a once-a-week spa or yoga day. Pleasure is our birthright and always available, but like any other activity it needs to be cultivated and invited. A little cultivation goes a long way!"

And then of course, there is the infamous shopping list, which contains among other things, a 24-karat gold dildo. However, for the first and probably only time, I will co-sign on one of Goop's picks - if you don't already have a Jimmyjane Form 2, you need one in your life, even though Goop likes it too. You're welcome. Read the full list here.