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Sexual Trauma: Awakening the Body from Trauma

May 21st, 2010

Carolyn Braddock, Dr. Aloe
Educator, Consultant, Author of Body Voices

Aloe Cadabra is “As Natural as Nature.” This product clearly fits with my work of over 40 years of specializing in trauma, and especially Sexual Trauma, which can clearly manifest in difficulties in relationships and sexual expression. (Sexual expression is one of my most favorite topics… besides golf.) I wanted to be able to help survivors to explore their sexuality, learn about sexual feelings, and FEEL them with the help of a product that is natural, and gentle, and free of harmful chemicals. There is an episode of a TV show, a young women describes an orgasm as “God waking up inside me.” To unwind sexual trauma is to celebrate the body, mind and spirit as a whole, what I call the many body voices of the body….hence my book called Body Voices.

When trauma is unwound, sexual expression may also be a celebration of a healthy, trusting, and loving relationship. The FIRST step in healing is AWARENESS, developing an awareness of what is being spoken and thought as well as awareness of body responses, sensations and feelings. The sexual journey is a rich one, demanding that we wholly explore, experience, and look at the old messages, patterns, and barriers to fullness. Many trauma survivors do not know their bodies – what their bodies look like, how they function, and where certain body parts are located. Then of course, there are the negative messages, shame and guilt.

I celebrate this natural product of 97% aloe… putting something so natural, clean, and that feels so good, silky, and smooth (not slimy) in such a sacred connection with the body, mind, and soul. The product is balanced and therefore helps to balance the user.

I know that my many years of experience (and silver hair) in the field of psychology, sexuality, and working with sexual trauma manifestations with clients and therapists nationally and internationally, would be valuable in helping to find a sexual lubricant product that looks good, feels good, and IS GOOD! Celebrate this product being available to help with the discovery of Self…the Self that is unwinding the trauma, to learn what feels good by experimenting with touching the body, and experiencing sensations….old feelings that may reoccur and remember the trauma, and new ones that empower. Experiment with a vibrator. Aloe Cadabra won’t harm sex toys. Go slowly…notice the feelings and where the body begins to awaken to sensations. Notice the thoughts. As a sensation begins to intensify, relax into it, and “ride the wave.” You are in charge of YOU now! This is YOUR body that belongs to YOU. Try out different scents: Natural Aloe, French Lavender, and Tahitian Vanilla.

Check out some of the earlier blog posts for some more ideas!

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Best Personal Lubricants

May 12th, 2010

We often hear the question: what are the best personal lubricants? Wow, that’s a great question. One that totally depends on the individual. The real question is what’s most important to you? Slickness? Duration? Scent? Flavor? Chemical free? All natural? Non staining? Discreteness of packaging? Every lube provides different benefits, so the real question is what kind of experience do you want? What do you want to do for your body and what kind of experience do you want? We’re always striving to make the perfect product, so email us let us know what you think makes for the perfect lube! We’ll choose a winner (at random) from the people who respond to receive a complimentary three-pack of Aloe Cadabra products.

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Physician’s Exam Lubrication

May 10th, 2010

gyno-225Imagine a world where going to the OB/GYN exam is an experience of a natural, a 97% organic lubricant completely free of harsh chemicals being used for the exam.

Imagine… relief from tension of past exams with exam lubricants made from harsh chemicals… NOW, imagine relaxing the body during the procedure knowing that what is going inside the body is safe, gentle, clean and organic. Do not go to the OB/GYN without it! Tell all the physicians you know to USE THIS PRODUCT. It is a gynecological health ally and pH balanced to vaginal pH. No more harsh chemicals!

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The Quickie: Lube

May 7th, 2010

Do you remember when lubricants were taboo to talk about? When you had to ask for lubricants from the pharmacist at your drug store? When there weren’t many options? When other intimate and feminine hygiene products weren’t talked about? Boy have things changed. I was recently out to lunch with a close friend, in her 30’s, who owns her own business and is highly successful. She asked what I was up to and I mentioned Aloe Cadabra.

Without blinking an eye she said, “do you know what a big deal that is? Sometimes, my husband and I (also a business owner) don’t have time for all the warm ups. This stuff would be awesome. We can get right down to things with a “quickie lube,” enjoy a great experience with each other and then move on to our hectic schedules, physically, mentally and emotionally fulfilled. We wouldn’t want to do that every time, but boy would it be great for those high stress times.”

We say bravo! Enjoy a quickie lube with yourself or someone you care about. Enhance it with a great all natural lube you can feel good about, like Aloe Cadabra. And enjoy all life has to offer. Even when there isn’t a lot of time to enjoy it!

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Personal Lubricant Ingredients – Part 2

May 3rd, 2010

Did you know that many lubricants contain chemicals that can make those with allergies or chemical sensitivities experience burning or irritation when they use them? Did you know that menopause increases the percentage of people with adult onset allergies, which can increase chemical sensitivities? If you’re experiencing any of those things or better yet, just because you care about you, look for lubricants without potentially harmful chemicals like Glycerine and Parabens (they can make sensitivities even more acute). Find a lubricant without them, like Aloe Cadabra, and enjoy knowing you’re using a product that’s As Natural As Nature. Not only will it help lubricate, but it will also help moisturize, and enhance your pleasure!

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Green Sex Tips for a Sexy Earth

April 30th, 2010

earthHappyHer.com thinks that earth is a sexy planet, and wants to keep it luscious for generations to come!  They’ve got seven tips for greening up your sex life, and one of them is Aloe Cadabra!

To celebrate Earth Day, HappyHer.com will give you a free bottle of Aloe Cadabra™Organic Lube.  Just place any order for over $50.00 and we will automatically send your free lube to you along with your order.  Offer is available until supplies run out.

Aloe Cadabra™ is the smooth and silky organic surprise that is more fun and safer for you than the harmful chemical brands. It’s pleasurable for you, and delightful when shared with a partner. The juicy aloe sensation is a gynecological health ally and a dream come true. This organic, all natural food grade gel soothes your most sensitive tissues with a lubricity that magically enhances all intimate encounters.  It won’t harm condoms or other synthetic toys. It’s not a spermicide and will not prevent STDs, but is safe if ingested.

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Personal Lubricant Ingredients – Part 1

April 28th, 2010

You’re likely here because you care what you put on your body. So, the question of just what the best lubricant ingredients are has probably crossed your mind. We know it’s crossed ours! We’ve recently discovered a great website from the non-profit Environmental Working Group: www.cosmeticsdatabase.org.

The website ranks the toxicity of products and ingredients and tells you what the potential dangers are of the ingredients in any formula. We encourage you to check it out and see just how “clean,” your lubricant is. Better yet, take a look at the toxicity of all of your cosmetics and skin care products. It’s a great independent source of information that can help you make great decisions and ensure the things you put on your body are As Natural As Nature, just like Aloe Cadabra (When we ran Aloe Cadabra through, we got the lowest toxicity rating of any lubricant we know of!). And, you might just be surprised to find that something you thought was all natural may not be so as much as you’d hoped!

Here’s to your health and knowing just what you’re putting in your body.

To be continued…

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Can I Make My Own Lubricant At Home?

April 26th, 2010

jarWe recently were asked if you can make your own lubricants at home. The answer is a resounding YES! And, we’d start with some of the ideas we’ve written about before that help reactivate your own natural juices. If you’re looking for a little extra juice, you definitely can make your own lubricants at home. But be careful and put safety first. If you’re using oils, they can cause condom damage. Be even more careful about allergies (just imagine the reaction when things you’re allergic to go into or on sensitive areas). Watch out for nasty bacteria that can get on and into your ingredients while you make it or bottle it, they can cause some serious unintended consequences. And, be sure you store your lubricant properly; depending upon what you use, your lubricant may have a short shelf life.

There are several things which are great lubricants that don’t require any “home brewing,” at all, like raw aloe (see our previous post on backyard aloe as a personal lubricant). Other popular ingredients for a “home brew” include coconut oil and flaxseed oil (these are both oils, so aren’t compatible with condoms). As with anything you are going to put on or in your body, no matter what you try, make sure it’s compatible with your body and you aren’t allergic. And, for those of you looking to ensure safety, keep the spontaneity (who wants to brew on demand during that magic moment) and avoid frigid moments (imagine a lube you’ve had refrigerated, yikes!), remember that are great alternatives that are already “As Natural As Nature”, such as Aloe Cadabra!

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Can I Use Backyard Aloe As a Personal Lubricant?

April 23rd, 2010

Well, we believe the better question is how much fun would it be to have sex on your hammock in the backyard? Or on your swing set? Or under the stars with a warm blanket and some good wine? Those questions withstanding, many people have used raw aloe as a personal lubricant. In fact, that’s how we discovered the magic of aloe and experienced our first of many magic moments! We picked it right from our fields, filleted it and used it as not only a lubricant, but also a moisturizer. It worked unbelievably well. But, it was a bit runny, was difficult to work with and took away the spontaneity (who wants to fillet an aloe stalk when they’re ready for something more)? And, you of course need to be careful to make sure you get all the dirt off, don’t leave any of the prickly skin or have any bugs. As with anything you put on or in your body, you should make sure you aren’t allergic and if you feel any discomfort, immediately stop using it.

Raw aloe can be sensual, slippery fun and potentially healing (the healing properties of Aloe have been known for some time). But why go through the hassle of filleting the aloe, keeping it cool, delicately insuring it there’s no dirt or bugs in it, when you can get the same effect with out it, in a ready to use bottle that also includes incredible fragrances from organic essential oils? When trying to figure out which lubricant to choose, a lubricant with a lot of aloe is great for you, so more can be better! Be sure to read the label carefully; many tout having aloe vera or other great things like Vitamin E, but when you get down to it, there isn’t much of it in the bottle. So, read the label carefully and always look for a product like Aloe Cadabra, which has more than 95% organic aloe vera, along with some incredible other food grade ingredients that help provide thickness, lubricity, sensual aromas and other great qualities that make it fantastic for you and your partner or by yourself. So, use that aloe in your backyard. Better yet, use Aloe Cadabra while in your backyard…under the stars!

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Personal Lubricant with NO Petroleum

April 21st, 2010

oil-droplets EnvironmentalBooty.com treasures “self, people, and planet”, and Aloe Cadabra is definitely a product that does all three! Shop owner Shane Shirley Smith writes:

Ladies we know that sometimes a personal lubricant is a must and why use petroleum or synthetic based products which contain parabens, alcohol and even Polyquaternium 15? Greening your sex life and personal needs, as giggly as it makes us, is just one more way to protect ourselves and our environment.

Read the full review HERE.

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