#32 Lube 2.0 – Safety, pleasure & innovation with Vögeln and LubeLab

In this episode of Sex in Berlin, host Nike dives into the often-overlooked world of lubricants with two inspiring women, Katie from Vögeln and Avelina from LubeLab. Together, they unpack the stigma surrounding lube, why it’s essential for both sexual pleasure and health, and how the industry is evolving. Katie shares her personal journey with HPV and how it inspired her to develop a new kind of lubricant that will offer STI protection - aiming to create a safer, more empowering alternative to traditional condoms. Avelina brings expert insight into the ingredients we put on (and in) our bodies, the importance of vaginal health, and how scents and flavors play a role in the experience. From busting myths to reimagining the future of lube, this conversation is as informative as it is liberating. Tune in to learn why lube deserves a permanent spot on your nightstand. About the podcast, our guests and vouchers: Sex in Berlin A Studio36 Production presented together with The Berliner sponsored by Naturally Naughty Host: Nike Wessel & Lilly Hahn Editorial: Lilly Hahn Postproduction & Sound design: Ella de Fries & Nele Klieme Editorial Support: Carolyn Stransky Vohr About Studio36: Studio36 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/ Sex in Berlin Website: https://sexin.berlin Sex in Berlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexinberlin/ Contact Studio36: [email protected] Studio36 Website: https://studio36.berlin/ Article about Naturally Naughty: https://sexin.berlin/spicy-das-ingwer-spray-von-naturally-naughty/ About The Berliner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theberlinermag/?hl=de Website: https://www.the-berliner.com/ Inspiration for the episodes topic was this arcticle by Carolyn Stransky Vohr: "Is your lube vegan? A Berlin guide to cruelty-free pleasure products": https://www.the-berliner.com/berlin/vegan-plant-based-condoms-sex-toys-lube-bdsm-gear-pleasure-products/ About Vögeln Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vogeln/reels/?locale=de-DE Website: https://thevogeln.com/ About LubeLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubelab.de/?locale=de-DE Website: https://lubelab.de/ About Nike Wessel: LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nike-wessel-73496118a/recent-activity/all/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/