US 200900884.05A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2009/00884.05 A1 Kehoe et al. (43) Pub. Date: Apr. 2, 2009

(54) PERSONAL LUBRICANTS WITH BUILT-IN Related U.S. Application Data OR ACCOMPANYING ODORANT DELVERY SYSTEMS (60) Provisional application No. 60/958,972, filed on Jul. 10, 2007, provisional application No. 60/959,017, (76) Inventors: Gary S. Kehoe, Phoenix, AZ (US); filed on Jul. 10, 2007, provisional application No. Stephen B. Roman, Phoenix, AZ 60/959,016, filed on Jul. 10, 2007. (US) Publication Classification Correspondence Address: (51) Int. Cl. TOD RNISSLE A6IR 8/73 (2006.01) PO BOX SS630 A61O 90/00 (2009.01) PHOENIX, AZ 85078 (US) (52) U.S. Cl...... 514/54 (21) Appl. No.: 12/218,219 (57) ABSTRACT (22) Filed: Jul. 10, 2008 A personal lubricant paired with an odorant release device.

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PERSONAL LUBRICANTS WITH BUILT-N 0012 For these compositions, it is preferred to use the OR ACCOMPANYING ODORANT DELVERY following ingredients in the ranges of SYSTEMS

Lubricant 0001. This application claims priority based on provi Lubricant, such as carrageenan 0.25% to 10.0% (w.fw) sional application 60/958,972, filed Jul. 10, 2007, provisional Water 1% to 95% (w.fw) application 60/959,017, filed Jul. 10, 2007, and provisional pH adjuster, such as lactic acid 0.01% to 5% (w.fw) Preservative, such as methylparaben 0.01% to 0.2% (w.fw) application 60/959,016, filed Jul. 10, 2007. Propylparaben 0002 I. The first disclosure herein relates to personal Odorant device lubricants with built-in or accompanying odorant delivery (s), Such as 1% to 95% (w.fw) systems to enhance sexual intimacy between partners prior to, Non-pheromone PR binders, such as 1% to 95% (w.fw) during or after intercourse. Pyrroline isovalerianate 0003 Personal lubricants that provide lubrication during Odorants, such as lavender oil 1% to 95% (w.fw) sexual intercourse are known. Odorants that promote sexual intimacy are known. However, personal lubricants with built In the embodiments of the disclosure, the following is appli in or accompanying odorant delivery systems to increase cable: sexual intimacy are not known. The lubricant may consist of one or more of, but not limited to 0004 Several studies have shown how compounds that 0013 silicone, dimethicone, ethylmethylcellulose, bind the pheromone receptor increase sexual intimacy methylcellulose, carrageenan, glycerine, polyhidritic between partners when in close proximity. Moreover, essen glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gums, propy tial oils often used in aromatherapy and other odorants have lene glycol, alginates, also been shown to increase sexual intimacy between partners 0.014) , 16-androstenes, androstenol, in close proximity. This invention provides a delivery system , estratetraenol, , to add a pheromone(s), non-pheromone PR binder(s), and/or androstanol, pyrroline isovalerianate, butirrate, com an odorant(s) to the atmosphere before, during or after sexual pounds that bind the pheromone receptor, androstanol intercourse to increase sexual intimacy. derivatives, 0015 lavender oil, clove oil, musk oil, rose oil, sandal 0005. This first disclosure relates to personal lubricants in wood oil, jasmine oil, cinnamon oil, nutmeg oil, a 2-compartment delivery system or paired with an odorant 0016 preservatives as needed or required by the CFR delivery device for use before, during or after intercourse. 21, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, Sorbate, Sodium 0006. The resulting product will combinea personal lubri hydroxymethylglycinate cant with devices such as, but not limited to, passive odorant 0017 citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and/or delivery systems, active odorant delivery systems, atomizers, Sodium hydroxide. pull-tab release systems, wicking devices, air freshening devices built into the cap, tear tapes, Saturated Substrates, EXAMPLE 1. and/or reservoirs filled with odorants with air exposure con trols. 0018. The compositions of the present disclosure may be 0007. The resulting compositions decrease the wall sur prepared by any conventional technique. In this example, face frictional coefficients in the vagina, increase the intimacy there is produced a lubricant containing a pheromone, non between sexual partners, and increase the retention of mois pheromone PR binder and an odorant using the following ture in the vagina. method: 0008. The lubricant matrix may also be delivered by a 0.019 1. Carrageenan is metered, or weighed into a mix single, multiple, or metered dose system where the amount of ing vessel; lubricant released is designed to match the Volume necessary 0020 2. The preservative, which in this example is to properly coat the vaginal canal. methylparaben/propylparaben, is added to the mixture 0009. This disclosure relates to liquid compositions com and blended to uniformity; prising a lubricant and an odorant delivery system that is 0021 3. The pH adjuster, which in example 1 is citric built-in or accompanying the product. The composition is acid, is added to the mixture in order to reach the target novel in that it increases the sexual intimacy between partners pH of 4.0; using the lubricant before, during and after sex. 0022 4. Further additives, medicaments, ingredients, 0010. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to liquid etc. may be added at this stage and blended to unifor compositions comprising a lubricant such as propylene gly mity. col and an odorant known to increase sexual intimacy Such as 0023 5. The pheromone, which in example one is a pheromone receptor-binding compound like pyrroline isov androstenol, the non-pheromone PR binding compound, alerianate and/or the odorant lavender oil. which in example 1 is pyrroline isovalerianate and the 0011. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to odorant, which in example 1 islavender oil, are added to liquid compositions comprising a lubricant Such as carrag the odorant delivery device. eenan and an odorant known to increase sexual intimacy Such 0024 6. The device is sealed until use by the consumer. as a pheromone receptor-binding compound like pyrroline 0025. The liquid composition was prepared by mixing the isovalerianate or lavender oil. following ingredients at the prescribed percentages. 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0040. This second disclosure relates to liquid composi tions comprising a lubricant which reduces the coefficient of friction, a pheromone, a pH adjuster, and a preservative Lubricant resulting in compositions with viscosities and pH such that Carrageenan 296 can be administered in the vaginal canal in humans. The Water 97% composition may also incorporate a foaming agent. The pro Citric acid O.13% Methylpropylparaben O.05% prietary composition is novel in that it incorporates phero Odorant device mones to enhance intimacy between sexual partners. 0041. The resulting liquid matrix/composition will be a Androstenol 10% Pyrroline isovalerianate 10% mixture of, but not limited to: a lubricant, a pheromone, citric Lavender oil 40% acid and a preservative Such as methyl paraben and propyl paraben, Examples of lubricants that may be used are: sili cone, dimethicone, ethylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, 0026. The process can be carried out by a batch process, a carrageenan, glycerine, polyhidritic glycerols, carboxymeth continuous process or a combination of the two. The order of ylcellulose, guar gums, propylene glycol. Other ingredients addition of the ingredients can also be varied to yield accept Such as foam building agents, Surfactants, medicaments, able product depending upon the types of ingredients being polyols, acids, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged ions, min blended together and their respective physical characteristics. erals, vitamins, and the like, may also be incorporated into the 0027. The resulting lubricant composition may be scented compositions. or unscented, colored or colorless, flavored or flavorless, water-based, and/or may include humectants. The vaginal 0042. The resulting compositions decrease the wall sur formula is preferably pH balanced with a range between 3.2 face frictional coefficients, increase the intimacy between and 10.6, preferably 4.0. The viscosity range is between 200 partners and increase retention of moisture in the vagina, In 30,000 cps, preferably 5,500 cps. the case of foaming compositions, the foaming properties 0028. The compounds are added to the odorant delivery ensure an even distribution of the liquid along the vaginal device and it is sealed until used by the consumer. epithelial layer. Specific formulations with combinations of 0029. The liquid matrix is applied inside the vagina in an various types of carrageenans, Surfactants, and humectants amount preferred by the users prior to intercourse to effi produce foaming liquid compositions with properties allow ciently coat the vaginal canal. The odorant is released into the for controlled retention of the liquid in the vaginal canal. air to increase sexual intimacy prior to, during and/or after 0043. The foaming lubricant-pheromone matrix may also intercourse. be delivered by a single, multiple, or metered-dose system 0030 FIG. 1 illustrates a dispenser constructed in accor that incorporates the correct amount of air into the liquid dance with the invention. stream, thus controlling the level of resulting foam The 0031 FIG. 2 illustrates an air freshener container. metered pump makes it possible for the user to apply a spe 0032 FIG. 3 illustrates an odorant releasing device. cific/custom and repeatable amounts of the foaming compo 0033 FIG. 4 illustrates odorant impregnated adhesive on a sition from use to use. The foaming composition may also be label. used to deliver additional benefits/additives. 0034. The dispenser of FIG. 1 includes a first chamber, 1. 0044) The amount of liquid dispensed will be designed to a second chamber 2, a first dispensing nozzle 3, a second match that Volume necessary to properly coat the vaginal dispensing nozzle 4, and a cap 5. canal. 0035. The dispenser of FIG. 2 includes cap 10, odorant 0045. This second disclosure relates to liquid composi matrix 20, venting system 30, and bottle body 40. tions comprising a lubricant, a pheromone, an optional Sur 0036. The dispenser of FIG. 3 includes bottle body 11, factant, an optional foam building agent, a pH adjuster and a piston 21, reservoir 31, odorant containing device 41, and preservative resulting in compositions with viscosities and bottle end cap 51. pH such that can be administered in the vaginal canal in 0037. The dispenser of FIG. 4 includes adhesive impreg humans. The composition is novel in that it increases the nated with odorant/fragrance 12, label front side 22, adhesive intimacy of the two partners using the lubricant before, during impregnated with odorant/fragrance 32, and bottle body 42. and after sex. II. A second disclosure herein relates to personal lubricants 0046. The resulting liquid matrix/composition will be a containing pheromones to increase intimacy between part mixture of, but not limited to: Silicone, androstenol, and, ners prior to, during and after intercourse. methylparaben/propylparaben. Other ingredients such as 0038 Personal lubricants that provide lubrication during medicaments, acids, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged ions, the act of sex are known. Pheromones that induce intimacy minerals, vitamins, and the like, may also be incorporated between partners are known. However, personal lubricants into the compositions. effectively containing pheromones are not known. 0047. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to liquid 0.039 Pheromones have been studied and found to compositions comprising water, a humectant Such as glyc increase intimacy between partners when they are in close erin, a surfactant Such as cocamidopropyl betaine, a foam proximity. In the past, others have attempted to use phero building agent such as Xanthan gum, a lubricant Such as mones in perfumes and colognes with little Success due to the propylene glycol a pheromone Such as androstenol, a pH distance between the person wearing the pheromone and the adjuster Such as citric acid, and a preservative, such as meth other person who receives the scent. This invention adds the ylparaben/propylparaben. Other ingredients such as medica pheromone to a product, a personal lubricant, which is only ments, acids, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged ions, miner used when a couple is about to engage in the act of sex. This als, vitamins, and the like, may also be incorporated into the makes for a favorable delivery device for the pheromone. compositions. US 2009/0088405 A1 Apr. 2, 2009

0.048. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to 0056. Any of the aforementioned ingredients may be used liquid compositions comprising water, a humectant such as alone or in combination. glycerin, a Surfactant such as cocamidopropyl betaine, a foam building agent such as Xanthan gum, carrageenan Such as iota EXAMPLE 1. and lambda carrageenan, a pheromone such as androstenol, a 0057 The compositions of the present disclosure may be pH adjuster Such as citric acid, and a preservative, such as prepared by any conventional technique. In this example, methylparaben/propylparaben. Other ingredients such as there is produced a lubricant containing a pheromone liquid medicaments, polyols, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged using the following method: ions, minerals, vitamins, and the like, may also be incorpo 0.058 (a) Propylene Glycol is metered, or weighed into rated into the compositions. a mixing vessel; 0049. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to 0059 (b) The preservative, which in Example 1 is meth liquid compositions comprising a lubricant Such as propylene ylparaben/propylparaben, is added to the mixture and glycol, a pheromone Such as androstenol, a pH adjuster Such mixed to uniformity; as citric acid, and a preservative, Such as methylparaben/ 0060 (c) The pH adjuster, which in the Example 1 is propylparaben, and a warming agent such as menthol. Other citric acid, is added to the mixture in order to reach the ingredients such as acids, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged target pH of 4.0 ions, minerals, vitamins, and the like, may also be incorpo 0061 (d) The pheromone, which in Example 1 is rated into the compositions. androstenol, is added to the mixture and mixed to uni 0050. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a formity; liquid composition comprising 98.82% propylene glycol, 0062 (e) The surfactant (when used), which in Example 1.00% pheromone such as androstenol, 0.13% pH adjuster 1 is cocamidopropyl betaine, is added to the mixing such as citric acid, and 0.05% preservative such as methlypa vessel; raben/propylparaben. 0.063 (f) The foam building agent (when used), which 0051. In producing the liquid compositions of the present in Example 1 is Xanthan gum, is added to the mixture. disclosure, there are preferred amounts of lubricant, phero The agitation must not create a Vortex, so as not to aerate mone, pH adjuster, and preservative, when used. More par the product. Aeration is not desired in the finished prod ticularly, it is preferred to use the following ingredients in the uct; ranges of: 0.064 (g) Further additives, medicaments, ingredients, etc. may be added at this stage and mixed to uniformity; 0065 (h) The mixture is allowed to cool slightly and then it may be added to a foaming dispenser Such as Lubricant, such as propylene glycol 25% to 99.9% (w.fw) Pheromone, such as androstenol 0.001% to 10% (w.fw) those Supplied by Airspray or a normal airless dispenser pH adjuster, such as citric acid 0.01% to 2.5% (w.fw) Such as those Supplied by Megapumps. Preservative, such as methylparaben 0.01% to 5% (w.fw) 0066. The liquid composition was prepared by mixing the propylparaben following ingredients at the prescribed percentages. 0052. In producing the liquid compositions of the present disclosure, there are still preferred amounts of lubricant, Propylene Glycol 99.5% (w.fw) pheromones, pH adjuster, and preservative, when used. More Androstenol 0.35% (w.fw) particularly, it is preferred to use the following ingredients in Citric acid 0.13% (w.fw) the ranges of: Methylparaben/propylparaben 0.05% (w.fw) 0067. The process can be carried out by either a batch Lubricant, such as androstenol 85% to 99.9% (w.fw) process, a continuous process or a combination of the two. Pheromone, such as androstenol 0.01 to 2% (w.fw) The order of addition of the ingredients can also be varied to pH adjuster, such as citric acid 0.05% to 0.3% (w.fw) yield acceptable product depending upon the types of ingre Preservative, such as methylparaben 0.01% to 0.2% (w.fw) dients being blended to together and their respective physical propylparaben characteristics. 0068. The above example yields the preferred amount of In the embodiments of the disclosure, the following is appli pheromone and lubricant at a volume of 1.0 mL-5 mL (de cable. pending upon user preference). The lubricant may consist of one or more of, but not limited 0069. The resulting pheromone lubricant composition to, the following: silicone, dimethicone, ethylmethylcellu may be scented or unscented, with color or colorless, flavored lose, methylcellulose, carrageenan, glycerine, polyhidritic or flavorless, water-based, may include humectants like glyc glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gums, or propylene erin and Surfactants as needed. The vaginal formula is pref glycol. erably pH balanced with a range between 3.2 and 10.6, more preferably at 4.0. The viscosity range is between 200 and 0053 Androstenol (5a-16-androsten-3a-ol) or other 30,000 cps, more preferably at 5,500 cps. pheromones may be used as desired. 0070 The liquid matrix is applied inside the vagina in an 0054 Preservatives can be substituted for others as needed amount preferred by the users prior to intercourse to effi or required by the CFR-21. ciently coat the vaginal canal. The preferred Volume of liquid 0055 Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide are used to to apply in one application is 2.5 mL. This dosage most adjust the pH as necessary to maintain the desired pH. closely represents a Volume necessary to simulate a natural US 2009/0088405 A1 Apr. 2, 2009

Volume of secretion in the vagina. Depending upon the type of novel in that it incorporates the compounds named to improve container used, the pheromone matrix can be applied by vaginal odor and enhance sexual intimacy and pleasure depressing a nozzle that injects the foaming, liquid composi between sexual partners. tion directly into the nose and/or throat. It may first be satu 0075. The resulting liquid matrix/composition will be a rated onto a cotton Swab that can be used to coat the walls of mixture of, but not limited to: a lubricant, a member of group the vaginal canal. It may also be administered via an airless (a) or any combination thereof: dispenser with a nozzle applicator. 0.076 a) pheromone(s), nonpheromone PR-binder(s), III. A third disclosure herein relates to personal lubricants probiotic(s), prebiotic(s), vasodilator(s), odorant(s), containing pheromones, nonpheromone pheromone receptor citric acid, and a preservative such as methyl paraben, propyl (PR)-binders, probiotics, prebiotics, vasodilators, and/or paraben, Sorbate, or Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate. odorants to improve vaginal odor and increase sexual inti Examples of lubricants that may be used are silicone, dime macy between partners prior to, during, and after sexual inter thicone, ethylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, carrageenan, COUS. glycerine, polyhidritic glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, 0071 Personal lubricants that provide lubrication during guar gums, and/or propylene glycol. Because of the nature of sexual intercourse are known. Probiotic and/or prebiotic probiotics, a separate delivery system may be used to keep vaginal compositions that Supplement the naturally-occur these bacteria separate from the lubricant composition until ring vaginal microflora to improve urogenital health and odor use of the product. Other agents such as foam building agents, are known. Pheromones and odorants that promote sexual Surfactants, medicaments, polyols, acids, bases, extracts, aro intimacy are known. Vasodilators that enhance sexual plea matics, charged ions, minerals, vitamins and the like may also sure and blood flow to the vaginal area are known, while the be incorporated into the compositions. use of vasodilators combined with a stimulating inhalant, 0077. The resulting compositions decrease the wall sur Such as a nonpheromone pheromone receptor binder, phero face frictional coefficients, improve vaginal odor, increase mone, and/or odorant, with a personal lubricant is unknown. intimacy and pleasure between sexual partners, and increase The use of lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide to reduce the the retention of moisture in the vagina. growth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina are known. How 0078. The lubricant matrix may also be delivered by a ever, a personal lubricant utilizing these compounds to single, multiple, or metered dose system where the amount of improve vaginal odor and increase sexual intimacy and plea lubricant released is designed to match the Volume necessary Sure is not known. to properly coat the vaginal canal. 0072. Several studies have shown how pheromones and 0079. This disclosure relates to liquid compositions com nonpheromone pheromone receptor binders increase sexual prising a lubricant, a member of group (a) or any combination intimacy between partners when in close proximity. Studies thereof: have also shown that the species of bacteria colonizing the 0080 (a) pheromone(s), nonpheromone PR-binder(s), vagina play a large role in the intensity and pleasantness of probiotic(s), prebiotic(s), vasodilator(s), odorant(s), vaginal odor. Offensive vaginal odor has been linked to spe a pH adjuster and a preservative resulting in compositions cies Such as Streptococcus and Staphylococcus while more with viscosities and pH such that they can be administered in pleasant odors are linked to the Lactobacillus and Bifodobac the vaginal canal in humans. The composition is novel in that terium species. Moreover, studies have shown that vaginal it improves vaginal odor and increases the sexual intimacy microflora play a major role in the effectiveness of phero and pleasure between partners before, during and after sex. monal signals and attraction between sexual partners. Lactic I0081. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to liquid acid is known to be produced by Lactobacillus bacteria and is compositions comprising a lubricant such as propylene gly effective in reducing the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the col, a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: vagina as well as play a large role in maintaining a healthy pH 0082 (a) pheromone(s) such as a compound classified in this area. Also, hydrogen peroxide is known to reduce the as a 16-androstene, nonpheromone PR-binder(s) such as growth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina. Vasodilators, pyrroline isovalerianate, probiotic(s) such as any species Such as arginine, nephridine, aminophylline, and peppermint of Lactobacillus, prebiotic(s) such as FOS, vasodilator oil, are known to increase blood flow and enhance sexual (S) Such as arginine, odorant(s) such as lavender oil, pleasure when applied to the vaginal area. In the past, others a pH adjuster Such as citric acid, and a preservative, such as have attempted to use pheromones and nonpheromonephero methyl- or propylparaben, and a warming agent such as men mone receptor-binders in perfumes and colognes with little thol. Other ingredients such as medicaments, polyols, bases, documented Success. This is likely due to the distance extracts, aromatics, charged ions, minerals, vitamins, and the between the wearer and the receiver and also the role of like may also be incorporated into the compositions. microfloral bacteria in the attractiveness of scent. Therefore, 0083. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a personal lubricant is a favorable device for pheromones, liquid compositions comprising a lubricant such as carrag nonpheromone pheromone receptor binders, probiotics, pre eenan, a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: biotics, vasodilators, and/or odorants to increase sexual inti 0084 (b) pheromone(s) such as a compound classified macy and pleasure between partners. as a 16-androstene, nonpheromone PR-binder(s) such as 0073. This third disclosure relates to liquid compositions pyrroline isovalerianate, probiotic(s) such as any species comprising a lubricant that reduces the coefficient of friction, of Lactobacillus, prebiotic(s) such as FOS, vasodilator a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: (S) Such as arginine, odorant(s) such as lavender oil, 0074) a) pheromone(s), nonpheromone PR-binder(s), a pH adjuster Such as citric acid, and a preservative, such as probiotic(s), prebiotic(s), vasodilator(s), odorant(s), methylparaben/propylparaben, Sorbate and/or sodium a pH adjuster, and a preservative resulting in compositions hydroxymethylglycinate. with viscosities and pH such that can be administered in the I0085. In producing the liquid compositions of the present vaginal canal in humans. The proprietary composition is disclosure, there are preferred amounts of lubricant, phero US 2009/0088405 A1 Apr. 2, 2009

mone, non-pheromone PR binding compound, odorant, pH 0102 7. The vasodilator, which in example one is argi adjuster, and preservative when used. More particularly, it is nine, is added to the mixture and blended to uniformity; preferred to use the following ingredients in the ranges of 0.103 8. The odorant, which in example 1 is lavender oil, is added to the mixture and blended to uniformity; 0.104) 9. Further additives, medicaments, ingredients, Lubricant, such as carrageenan 25% to 99.9% (w.fw) etc. may be added at this stage and blended to unifor Water 1% to 95% (w.fw) mity. Pheromone(s), Such as androstenol 0.001% to 10% (w.fw) 0105 10. The probiotic, which in example 1 is Lacto nonpheromone PR-binder(s), Such as 0.001% to 1% (w.fw) pyrroline isovalerianate bacillus, is blended with glycerine and added to the Probiotic(s), such as Lactobacilius 0.001% to 1% (w.fw) accompanying but compartment in the personal lubri Prebiotics(s), such as FOS 0.001% to 1% (w.fw) cant delivery device. Vasodilator(s), Such as arginine 0.001% to 1% (w.fw) 0106 The liquid composition was prepared by mixing the Odorant(s), Such as lavender oil 0.001% to 10% (w.fw) pH adjuster, such as citric acid 0.01% to 5% (w.fw) following ingredients at the prescribed percentages. Preservative, such as methylparaben 0.01% to 0.2% (w.fw) Propylparaben

Carrageenan 296 I0086. In the embodiments of the disclosure, the following Water 97% is applicable: Androstenol O.35% Pyrroline isovalerianate O.35% The lubricant may consist of one or more of, but not limited to Lavender oil O.10% I0087 silicone, dimethicone, ethylmethylcellulose, Arginine O.10% methylcellulose, carrageenan, glycerine, polyhidritic Citric acid 0.13% glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gums, propy Methylpropylparaben O.05% Lactobacilius O.1% lene glycol, alginates, Glycerine 59 I0088 pheromones, 16-androstenes, androstenol, androstadienone, estratetraenol, androsterone, androstanol, pyrroline isovalerianate, butirrate, com 0107 The process can be carried out by a batch process, a pounds that bind the pheromone receptor, androstanol continuous process or a combination of the two. The order of derivatives, addition of the ingredients can also be varied to yield accept I0089 probiotics, Lactobacillus, Bifodobacteria, etc. able product depending upon the types of ingredients being (0090 prebiotics, fructooligosaccharides, inulin blended together and their respective physical characteristics. Sourced from chicory or agave, 0108. The resulting lubricant composition may be scented 0091 vasodilators, arginine, nephridine, aminophyl or unscented, colored or colorless, flavored or flavorless, line, peppermint oil, water-based, and/or may include humectants. The vaginal 0092 lavender oil, clove oil, musk oil, rose oil, sandal formula is pH balanced with a range between 3.2 and 10.6, wood oil, jasmine oil, cinnamon oil, nutmeg oil, preferably 4.0. The viscosity range is between 200-30,000 0093 preservatives as needed or required by the CFR cps, preferably 5,500 cps. 21, 0109 The liquid matrix is applied inside the vagina in an 0094 citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and/or amount preferred by the users prior to intercourse to effi Sodium hydroxide. ciently coat the vaginal canal. IV. A fourth disclosure herein relates to personal lubricants EXAMPLE1 containing pheromones, non-pheromone receptor binders and/or odorants to increase intimacy between partners prior 0095. The compositions of the present disclosure may be to, during, and after intercourse. prepared by any conventional technique. In this example, 0110 Personal lubricants that provide lubrication during there is produced a lubricant containing a pheromone, non sexual intercourse are known. Pheromones, non-pheromone pheromone PR binder and an odorant using the following pheromone receptor (PR)-binding compounds and odorants method: that promote sexual intimacy are known. However, personal 0096 1. Carrageenan is metered, or weighed into a mix lubricants utilizing these compounds to increase sexual inti ing vessel; macy are not known. 0097 2. The preservative, which in this example is 0111. Several studies have shown how pheromones methylparaben/propylparaben, is added to the mixture increase sexual intimacy between partners when in close and blended to uniformity; proximity. Similarly, non-pheromone PR binders have been 0098. 3. The pH adjuster, which in example 1 is citric shown to induce similar effects in people in close proximity. acid, is added to the mixture in order to reach the target Moreover, essential oils often used in aromatherapy and other pH of 4.0; odorants have also been shown to increase sexual intimacy 0099 4. The pheromone, which in example one is between partners in close proximity. In the past, others have androstenol, is added to the mixture and blended to attempted to use pheromones in perfumes and colognes with uniformity; little documented success likely due to the distance between 0100 5. The nonpheromone pheromone receptor the pheromone-wearer and the receiver. This invention adds a binder, which in example 1 is pyrroline isovalerianate, is pheromone(s), non-pheromone PR binder(s), and/oran odor added to the mixture and blended to uniformity; ant(s) to a personal lubricant, which is only used when a 0101 6. The prebiotic, which in example 1 is FOS, is couple is about to engage in the act of sex. This makes for a added to the mixture and blended to uniformity; favorable device for pheromones, non-pheromone molecules US 2009/0088405 A1 Apr. 2, 2009

with similar activity, and odorants for this purpose because of (0123. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to the close proximity of the users. liquid compositions comprising a lubricant such as carrag 0112 The use of lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide in eenan, a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: medical compositions to reduce growth of pathogenic bacte 0.124 (a) pheromone(s) such as a compound classified ria is known. The use of these compounds as pH adjusters as as a 16-androstene, non-pheromone PR binder(s) such well as to reduce the growth of pathogenic bacteria in a as pyrroline isovalerianate, and/or odorant(s) such as personal lubricant is unknown. lavender oil, 0113. This fourth disclosure relates to liquid compositions a pH adjuster Such as lactic acid, and a preservative. Such as comprising a lubricant that reduces the coefficient of friction, methylparaben/propylparaben, Sorbate and/or sodium a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: hydroxymethylglycinate. 0114 a) pheromone(s), non-pheromone PR binder(s), 0.125. In producing the liquid compositions of the present odorant(s), disclosure, there are preferred amounts of lubricant, phero a pH adjuster, and a preservative resulting in compositions mone, non-pheromone PR binding compound, odorant, pH with viscosities and pH such that can be administered in the adjuster, and preservative when used. More particularly, it is vaginal canal in humans. The proprietary composition is preferred to use the following ingredients in the ranges of novel in that it incorporates the compounds named to enhance sexual intimacy between sexual partners. 0115 The resulting liquid matrix/composition will be a Lubricant, such as carrageenan 0.25% to 10.0% (w.fw) mixture of, but not limited to: a lubricant, a member of group Pheromone(s), Such as androstenol 0.001% to 1% (w.fw) (a) or any combination thereof: Water 1% to 95% (w.fw) 0116 b) pheromone(s), non-pheromone PR binders (s), Non-pheromone PR binders, such as 0.001% to 10% (w.fw) Pyrroline isovalerianate odorant(s), Odorants, such as lavender oil 0.001% to 10% (w.fw) a pH adjuster, Such as citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and/or pH adjuster, such as lactic acid 0.01% to 5% (w.fw) lactic acid, and a preservative such as methyl paraben, propyl Preservative, such as methylparaben 0.01% to 0.2% (w.fw) paraben, Sorbate, or sodium hydroxymethylglycinate. Propylparaben Examples of lubricants that may be used are silicone, dime thicone, ethylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, carrageenan, I0126. In the embodiments of the disclosure, the following glycerine, polyhidritic glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, is applicable: guar gums, and/or propylene glycol. Other agents such as The lubricant may consist of one or more of, but not limited to foam building agents, Surfactants, medicaments, polyols, 0.127 silicone, dimethicone, ethylmethylcellulose, acids, bases, extracts, aromatics, charged ions, minerals, Vita methylcellulose, carrageenan, glycerine, polyhidritic mins and the like may also be incorporated into the compo glycerols, carboxymethylcellulose, guar gums, propy sitions. lene glycol, alginates, 0117 The resulting compositions decrease the wall sur 0.128 pheromones, 16-androstenes, androstenol, face frictional coefficients, increase the intimacy between androstadienone, estratetraenol, androsterone, sexual partners, and increase the retention of moisture in the androstanol, pyrroline isovalerianate, butirrate, com Vagina. pounds that bind the pheromone receptor, androstanol 0118. The lubricant matrix may also be delivered by a derivatives, single, multiple, or metered dose system where the amount of 0.129 lavender oil, clove oil, musk oil, rose oil, sandal lubricant released is designed to match the Volume necessary wood oil, jasmine oil, cinnamon oil, nutmeg oil, to properly coat the vaginal canal. 0.130 preservatives as needed or required by the CFR 0119 This disclosure relates to liquid compositions com 21, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, Sorbate, Sodium prising a lubricant, a member of group (a) or any combination hydroxymethylglycinate thereof: 0131 citric acid, hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid and/or 0120 (b) pheromone(s), non-pheromone PR binders (s), Sodium hydroxide. odorant(s), a pH adjuster and a preservative resulting in compositions EXAMPLE 1. with viscosities and pH such that they can be administered in the vaginal canal in humans. The composition is novel in that 0.132. The compositions of the present disclosure may be it increases the sexual intimacy between partners using the prepared by any conventional technique. In this example, lubricant before, during and after sex. there is produced a lubricant containing a pheromone, non 0121. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to liquid pheromone PR binder and an odorant using the following compositions comprising a lubricant such as propylene gly method: col, a member of group (a) or any combination thereof: 0.133 1. Carrageenan is metered, or weighed into a mix 0.122 (c) pheromone(s) such as a compound classified ing vessel; as a 16-androstene, non-pheromone PR binder(s) such 0.134 2. The preservative, which in this example is as pyrroline isovalerianate, odorant(s) such as lavender methylparaben/propylparaben, is added to the mixture oil, and blended to uniformity; a pH adjuster Such as citric acid, lactic acid and/or hydrogen 0.135 3. The pH adjuster, which in example 1 is citric peroxide, and a preservative. Such as methyl- or propylpara acid, is added to the mixture in order to reach the target ben, and a warming agent such as menthol. Other ingredients pH of 4.0; Such as medicaments, polyols, bases, extracts, aromatics, 0.136 4. The pheromone, which in example one is charged ions, minerals, vitamins, and the like may also be androstenol, is added to the mixture and blended to incorporated into the compositions. uniformity; US 2009/0088405 A1 Apr. 2, 2009

0.137 5. The non-pheromone PR binding compound, addition of the ingredients can also be varied to yield accept which in example 1 is pyrroline isovalerianate, is added able product depending upon the types of ingredients being to the mixture and blended to uniformity; blended together and their respective physical characteristics. 0.138 6. The odorant, which in example 1 is lavender 0142. The resulting lubricant composition may be scented oil, is added to the mixture and blended to uniformity; or unscented, colored or colorless, flavored or flavorless, 0.139 7. Further additives, medicaments, ingredients, water-based, and/or may include humectants. The vaginal etc. may be added at this stage and blended to unifor formula is preferably pH balanced with a range between 3.2 mity. and 10.6, preferably 4.0. The viscosity range is between 200 0140. The liquid composition was prepared by mixing the 30,000 cps, preferably 5,500 cps. following ingredients at the prescribed percentages. 0143. The liquid matrix is applied inside the vagina in an amount preferred by the users prior to intercourse to effi ciently coat the vaginal canal. Carrageenan 296 0144. This disclosure has been described with reference to Water 97% various specific and illustrative embodiments and techniques. Androstenol O.35% However, one skilled in the art will recognize that many Pyrroline isovalerianate O.35% variations and modifications may be made while remaining Lavender oil O.10% within the spirit and scope of the disclosure and claims. Citric acid O.13% We claim: Methylpropylparaben O.05% 1. A personal lubricant paired with an odorant release device. 0141. The process can be carried out by a batch process, a continuous process or a combination of the two. The order of