If you’ve ever thought “nah, I don’t need any extra wetness” during sex, ya might be dead wrong. According to experts, the addition of a little lube is the truth and the way to A+++ hook ups. Via HuffPo:

When it comes to sex and solo play, “the wetter, the better,” said Melanie Davis, a sexuality counselor and partner in the New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness.

Davis told HuffPost that the simple act of incorporating lubrication pre-, post- or mid-coitus can make sex better by heightening sensation, easing discomfort and even helping to prevent the transmission of infections and viruses.

“Lube helps ease uncomfortable friction and helps decrease micro-tears in the tissues. That’s important as part of safer sex and transmission of infections and viruses,” Davis said.

Yael R. Gonzalez, a sex coach and creator of Sex Positive You, a platform that provides resources for navigating sexual interactions,said that it’s one of the most underrated ways to improve sex.

“Lube’s main purpose is to increase comfort and pleasure in sexual activities. Some people assume it’s mainly meant for anal sex when, really, it can be used during masturbation regardless of genitals, as well as vaginal sex, oral sex and, of course, anal sex,” Gonzales told HuffPost. “And for penises, especially if the penis is circumcised, lubrication will help reduce soreness and pain.”

This is certainly a ***The More You Know*** moment, huh?! Click over to HuffPo for some lube reccs to make your weekend wetter and better.