Lubricants are a vital element with most toys and they can make your erotic playtime much more pleasurable. Everyone can benefit from a little lube, but there are a few things to know about lubricants before “lubing up”. You will want to know if your lubricant is compatible with the body part it may come in contact with, and is it compatible with your toy? Please the list of guidelines that I have compiled to help you in selecting a lubrication product that is perfect for you!

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WATER-BASED

These are the safest and most popular of lubes. They are generally compatible with both the body* and the various tools of pleasure that you may choose to use. Water-based lubes are good for use with barrier products (condoms, diaphragms, etc.) as well as toys made of latex or silicone (pretty much any toy). They rarely cause irritation and the water-based formula makes cleanup quick & easy. The only down side to water-based lubes is that they tend to dry out more quickly than other lubricant products and when they do they can get a little sticky. Water-based lubes are typically made of water, glycerin, and propylene glycol (ingredients that are generally safe to ingest). Available in both flavored and unflavored formulas, water-based lubes are your best all around multi-purpose lubricant.

SILICONE-BASED

Silicone Lubes are extremely slippery and they stay slippery for a long time. This is the reason that they are very popular. These lubes also have the added benefit of being waterproof, should your adventures include a pool or hot tub. Silicone lubricants are safe to use with products made of latex but may cause damage to toys made of silicone. If silicone lubes are your thing and nothing else will do, try using a condom on your silicone** toy, Keep in mind that pre-lubricated condoms often have silicone in the mix. Another thing to consider when using silicone lubes is that these products do tend to stain (careful with those brand new satin sheets).

PETROLEUM-BASED

Lubricants are things like Vaseline, KY jelly and baby oil (Crisco falls into the same category). These products should never come in contact with anything made of latex. The oil in these products will eat latex alive. If you ever get the idea that you can use your favorite massage oil as a lubricant, think again! These products can cause tremendous irritation in the vulva region. Petroleum or oil based lubricants are best used on penises that won’t be going inside of anything. And yes, just like any other oil product, this oil will stain.

NATURAL OIL-BASED

Lubricants, unlike Petroleum products, are derived from natural ingredients (nuts & plants). However, natural oil lubes are very similar to Petroleum-based products when it comes to latex. Anything with oil ingredient is a latex enemy. I myself like to stay away from products that contain oil when it comes to my female hood. However, I have read that natural oil products are good for both men and women for masturbation and other sex acts that do not require latex barrier protection. This oil will stain.

THICK vs. THIN

Thicker lubes are generally used for anal activities and other situations that require heavy-duty lubrication. Thin lubes are lighter for more delicate situations in the world of sexuality. Everyone’s body is different so it’s best to experiment and find out what works best for you, and/or your lover.

* Glycerin can sometimes promote yeast infections in women. Paraben and nonoxynol-9 are other sensitivity culprits that can cause irritation for some folks.

** Using condoms can prolong the life of your sex toys, keep them safe from bacteria, and makes cleanup fast & easy.

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