Some women feel that?sex?is better when they are more lubricated. Sometimes, especially after?menopause, a woman experiences vaginal dryness. Her vagina doesn’t lubricate enough and?intercourse?becomes painful other times, a personal?lubricant?may?need?to be applied?during sexual?activity.Smooth the condom to eliminate any air bubbles. If you are having anal sex, cover the outside of the condom with a water-based?lubricant?and put?lube?inside your partner too. Lubrication may be necessary for vaginal sex too if the vagina feels dry.?Use?only water-based or silicone lubricants.