Your Guide to Sex Lubes - Best Lubes for Sex

By Elena Ognivtseva

Using sexual lubricants during sexual intercourse, masturbation and for use with sex toys often greatly enhances the experience. The slippery texture of a lubricant will add to the sensual feel of most any sexual encounter with a partner or by yourself. It can also help women who’s bodies don’t manufacture enough natural lubricant.

Studies of women that use sex toys report that women found using a lubricant with their favorite vibrator greatly enhanced the experience. With all the new male sex toys available today, the same increased pleasure can be enjoyed by men when adding a lube when using many sex toys. Lubrication makes toys glide sensually in, out and about. However, be sure to choose a lube that doesn’t damage you or your erotic sex toys.

It is very important to use the correct lubricant for the sexual activity and other sexual items involved. Certain lubricants disintegrate condoms, others will destroy sex toys, some work better for anal sex and others are preferred for masturbation.

There are four types of lubricants: Water-based, petroleum-based, those made from natural oils, and silicone-based. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Water-based Lubes

These are the most versatile, safe and popular lubricants for all situations. Typically made of de-ionized water, glycerin, and propylene glycol, they are safe to use with condoms and all forms of barrier birth control. It is rare that water-based lubricants cause irritation, and they don’t stain clothing. They are safe to ingest, and they come in both flavored and unflavored varieties—using one of the many flavors available can add to the pleasure of oral sex. They tend to dry out over extended periods, but a little water or saliva will get you slick again.

Petroleum-based lubes

These include Vaseline products, mineral oil products and baby oil. Unfortunately, these products all destroy latex, so they cannot be used with condoms, cervical caps or diaphragms. In addition, they can inflame and irritate the vagina. They also stain clothing. Petroleum-based lubes do tend to last well, so they are often used by men during masturbation.

Natural oil-based lubes

These are derived from natural oil sources such as nuts or vegetables. Like petroleum-based lubes, they too destroy latex (condoms, diaphragms and cervical caps) and stain clothing. However, they do have one key advantage over petroleum-based lubes: they don’t cause vaginal irritation. This makes them excellent for female [and male] masturbation, as well as unprotected vaginal.

Silicone-based lubes

These have the benefits of water-based lubricants with the addition of being waterproof, so they may be used in the bath, or the Jacuzzi, or... In addition, they tend to lubricate longer than water-based lubes. Silicone will not hurt latex, so they’re safe with condoms and other forms of barrier birth control; however, they can affect adult toys made from silicone.

Conclusion

So, pick a lubricant that’s compatible with your sexual activity and any birth control or sex toys you are using. There are many choices in each type of lube, so if you don’t like the consistency, scent or other qualities of a lube try another one. Enjoy yourself!

We hope this helps in your search for more sexual pleasure and fulfillment.

Recommended Sex Lubes

Ride Dude Lube Silicone and Water-Based Lube Pillows, 12x17oz

Lubrication is a fundamental aspect of any successful penetrative sexual session. However, natural lubrication is limited to a few minutes or less and toy play requires a bit more than is naturally produced by the body. In addition to these limitations, anal sex has no natural lubrication available and extra help is of the ultimate importance. Lubricants are also diverse, but the most commonly used are silicone based and water based lubricant. Each with its own pros and cons, it becomes a bit difficult to choose one. The Ride Dude Lube Silicone and Water-Based Lube Pillows, 12x17oz gives you both options in one pack, ensuring that you get to play whichever game you choose without having to get a new bottle of lube. The pack has 12 15ml pillows, half of which contain water based lubricant and the rest contain silicone based lubricant. The lubes are totally body safe, ensuring that you get to play without fear of diverse negative reactions by the body. The pack is easy to transport, allowing you to have your lube on the road without fear that the cap will fall off and stain your property. The lube pillows are sufficient for use, making sure that you get to establish the lube you use most if you ever need to purchase a bigger bottle that you know you will constantly use. The Ride Dude Lube Silicone and Water-Based Lube Pillows, 12x17oz is a great investment as the lubes are compatible with latex, rubber and plastic. This means that you get to use them with most of your toys.

Specifications of the Ride Dude Lube Silicone and Water-Based Lube Pillows, 12x17oz

Liquid Volume : 12x 17oz/5ml Pillows
For Who : Both
Brand : Sliquid Lubricants