Lubricant
makes sex toys not only feel
better, but also more safe to
use. They are like your
natural lubrication that your
body creates during having
sex, so you and your partner
don't hurt each other with too
much friction. The same thing
happens to using toys, either
with a partner or during play
alone. Lubrication can't too
much. Even if you lubricate
naturally, adding of extra
lubricant on your toy is a
highly recommended
addition.
First of all, you have to
decide what you are using the
lubricant for. Is it for vaginal
intercourse? Is it for anal
penetration? Is it for
masturbation? Or is it for fun?
Currently there are three
kinds of base for
lubricants: water-
based, oil-based and silicone-
based.
Water-Based
Lubes:
Water-based lubricant are
a lot thinner in texture than
oil-based lubes. They are safe
to use on all toys whether
they are made with silicone or
latex. They are also usually
the ones that come out with
flavored lubricant. Water-
Based lubricants can be used
for all intended purposes
whether you are using it for
vaginal or anal penetration.
However, beware of using any
flavored lubricant for
penetration. The flavored
lubricants all contain glycerin
or sugar which gives them the
sweet flavor. The sugar in
these novelty lubricants will
change the sensitive pH level
of a woman's vaginal making
her susceptible to yeast
infections. These lubricants
have flavors like strawberry,
lime and kiwi. They are only
meant to be used for fun like
licking them off each other's
nipples etc. There are some
fantastic water-based
lubricant for penetration out
on the market. However,
when you want lubricant for
anal insertion, you should use
oil-based lube.
Oil-based
Lubes:
Oil-based lubricant are
usually made from natural
products, such as vegetable
oils and nut oils, oil-based
lubes tend to stain fabrics and
can be difficult to wash off,
but they are safe for use with
the vagina. Oil-based lubes
also destroy latex, so they
should never be used with
condoms, diaphragms or
cervical caps. Oil-based
lubricant is great for anal sex,
vaginal intercourse, and male
and female masturbation.
Silicone-based
Lubes:
If you are looking for a
lube that won't dry out for a
long time, silicone lubes are
what you need. Silicone lubes
feel like oil, but are latex
compatible. They stay slick in
water and are great for anal
sex. Silicone lube doesn't
wash away unless you use
soap and water. Don't use
silicone lubes on silicone or
cyberskin dildos, unless you
want to see your dildo melt—
cover such toys with a
condom before you use them
with a silicone-based
lube.
