Which Type Of Lubricant Are You?
Natasha
09 October
Anything you need to know about water-based and silicone-based lubes.
Did you know that all lubes has its own purposes? In case you’ve never heard of such things, let us break it down for you. Remember, wetter is better!
PROS
Safe for sex toys, silicone and latex.
Easy to wash off.
Might trigger irritation.
Sex toy.
Penetration sex.
Less often reapplication.
Non-irritating materials.
May leave sticky residue (difficult to wash off).
Sex in water.
Anal sex.
WATER-BASED LUBES
PROS
Safe for sex toys, silicone and latex.Easy to wash off.
CONS
More frequent reapplication (dries off easily).Might trigger irritation.
GOOD FOR ACTIVITIES
Masturbation.Sex toy.
Penetration sex.
CONSISTENCY
Thin.GOOD FOR SEX TOYS MATERIALS
Silicone, TPE, metal, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, ABS hard plastic, latex, PVC, cyberskin, aluminum, TPR.SILICONE-BASED LUBES
PROS
Won’t degrade latex condoms.Less often reapplication.
Non-irritating materials.
CONS
Suitable for some sex toys materials.May leave sticky residue (difficult to wash off).
GOOD FOR ACTIVITIES
Couples sex.Sex in water.
Anal sex.
CONSISTENCY
Medium to thick.GOOD FOR SEX TOYS MATERIALS
Metal, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, ABS hard plastic, latex, aluminum.TakeToys Experts
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