epiphora

American  

[ih-pif-er-uh] / ɪˈpɪf ər ə /

noun

1. Pathology.  an overflow of tears due to excessive secretion of the lacrimal glands or obstruction of the lacrimal ducts.

2. Rhetoric.  epistrophe.

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Etymology

Origin of epiphora

1650–60; < Latin epiphora an afflux, repetition < Greek epiphorá a bringing upon. See epi-, -phore

Example Sentences

Rather than rest on my low-rumbling laurels, I reached out to Epiphora of sex toy review site Hey Epiphora:

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Epiphora continued, “Water-based is the most common type of lubricant and can be used with all sex toy materials. Being water-soluble, it washes off easily, but it dries up faster and needs re-applied more often. A thick, gelatinous lube like Sliquid Sassy works well for anal, as it provides extra cushioning.”

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Epiphora, of the sex-toy review site heyepiphora.com, told me that “silicone-based lubes offer more longevity—the synthetic ingredients don’t absorb into the skin—but can be tricky to combine with silicone toys specifically. You run the risk of the lubricant binding to the surface of the toy, creating a gummy mess. Some high-quality silicone lube are compatible with high-quality silicone toys, but you should always do a patch test on the toy first.”

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Epiphora, a sex-toy review site, gives a clear rundown of what toy materials are appropriate for silicone-, water-, and even oil-based lubes.

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You and your wife might check out Epiphora’s reviews of my recommendations, and browse the archives together.

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