 Lubricants are there to enhance your sexual experience. They take away any feelings of discomfort and replace them with heightened pleasure and even more stimulation. The vagina produces lubricant naturally, (though some women can experience dryness) but the anus does not. So if you enjoy anal sex and really want to make the experience as pleasurable as possible for both you and your partner, you really should choose an appropriate lubricant.
But did you know that there are also special lubricants for enhancing male masturbation? You can also choose warming lubricants and lubricants that can stimulate a better erection. There are also great flavours available, which are a great for oral sex.
We want you to get the best sexual experience from using lubricant, which is why we offer this handy informative guide to the different types of lubricant available on the market. This will help you to make an informed choice about which lubricant will help you to experience the most sexual pleasure.
Frequently asked questions about lubricant:
1. Which lubricants should I choose for anal play, vaginal penetration, or both?
Water based lubricants are safe all round lubricants. They absorb quite quickly and are safe for either vaginal or anal play. They’re well suited to vaginal intercourse because they blend easily with the body’s natural lubricant. Silicone lubricants won’t absorb and won’t feel as natural.
For anal play, water based lubricants are still great to use, but you might want to consider a silicone based lubricant. Water based lubricants absorb quite quickly, while a silicone lube won’t absorb at all, so you can enjoy yourself for as long as you want.
2. What about oral sex?
Water-based lubes are available in many great tasting flavours and are best suited for oral sex. Silicone lubes don’t taste as nice and aren’t advised for ingestion.
3. Can I use my lubricant with a condom?
Thankfully, both water and silicone based lubes are safe to use with a condom, so you’ll be able to enjoy sex safely. Oil based lubricants, however, can’t be used with a condom. For this reason, oil based lubricant isn’t as common these days. However, some new safer oil-based lubes are making their way on to the market.
4. What about male masturbation?
While any lube can be used for masturbation, there are actually some lubes which are especially made for male self pleasure. This is where slippery oil-based lubes do come in to their own.
5. Aren’t lubes messy?
Well that depends. Most lubes are made to be non-sticky and non-staining, but for good clean fun, water based lubricants are safest, as they’re absorbent and won’t mess up your sheets. Silicone lubes don’t absorb at all, so you’ll need to clean them off after you’ve finished using them and they can cause a mess on your bedding.
6. Can’t some lubes cause irritation or infection?
This is unlikely. Some water based lubes are made with sugar, which could perhaps cause irritation and infection in the vagina. A lot of water lubes these days are made without sugar to reduce the risk to an absolute minimum. Silicone, however, is very safe for skin and is used by some people for massage as well as lubrication.
7. Can I use lube with my sex toys?
Of course you can. Water based lubes are perfectly safe to use with your sex toys. Silicone does have some restrictions however. Silicone should not be used with cyber skin toys or silicone rubber toys – it will ruin them. Again, oil based lubes aren’t advised to be used with sex toys.
8. Isn’t silicone water proof?
Yes it is. You can easily use silicone in the bath, shower or out in the pool to enjoy a whole new sexual experience.
Now that we’ve dealt with the big questions, let’s have a look at the different types of lube in more detail.
Water based or silicone based?
This is probably the big choice you’re going to have to make when choosing your lube. We’ve already talked about some of the ways you can use each one, but here are the full benefits and drawbacks so you can make the best choice for your sex and fun.
Water based lubricants
The benefits:
- Tends to be less expensive than silicone
- Absorbs naturally into the skin
- Doesn’t need cleaning up and won’t stain sheets
- Safe to use with a condom and with sex toys
- Many different tastes available
The drawbacks:
- Can absorb very quickly, but can be revived with water or a lick
- Can be made with sugar, which can cause an infection for women
Silicone lubricants
The benefits:
- More slick and smooth than water based lube
- Non-absorbable – no need to apply extra
- Water proof, so you can use them in the bath or shower
- Great for sensitive skin, minimal risk of skin irritation
- Safe to use with a condom
The drawbacks
- Non absorbing - has to be washed off
- Soaks into sheets and can be hard to clean up
- Can’t be used with silicone rubber or cyber skin sex toys
- Skin coating effect is uncomfortable for some users
- More expensive
- Less pleasant taste
Other types of lubricant
Besides the basic silicone and water based lubricants, there are a number of other special lubricants on the market that have special properties that can give you a unique, more invigorating sexual experience. Here are a few of the special sexual lubes that you can choose from.
Masturbation cream
Male masturbation lubricants tend to be oil based, because oil based lubricants tend to stay slicker for longer. One of the most popular masturbation creams is ID Cream, which absorbs quickly and promises to deliver better, more intense, orgasms. Although great for self pleasure, oil based lubricants can’t be used with a condom and aren’t recommended for vaginal intercourse.
Warming lubricants
Warming lubricants work just like other lubricants except that they create a warm sensuous feel on contact. This gives men a warm, tingling sensation and gives women an exciting new way to invigorate the clitoris. The gentle warming sensation is totally safe and won’t burn or cause you discomfort. ID Sensation is one of the most popular of these lubes.
Enhancing lubricant
Enhancing lubricant is a bit different. Enhancing lubricant will stimulate increased blood flow to the penis, meaning men can enjoy stronger, more intense erections. ID Pleasure is the most popular lube for this and uses all natural ingredients for enhancing stimulation.
Lubricant capsules
Pioneered by Lube-In, this is one of the more unusual lubricants on the market. Lubricant capsules provide long lasting lubrication in the form of a small tablet which is inserted into the anus or vagina. The capsule dissolves quickly at body temperature and provides lubrication for up to 6 hours, which is plenty of time for you and your partner to enjoy yourselves.
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