Silicone

slick and smooth.

They’re also vegan and non-toxic. Silicone-based lubricants can also be very slick and smooth. Silicone does not go into the pores of your skin for a long time, so it can last a long time between reapplications, depending on how frequently you use it. The downside to silicone lube is that many people are allergic to them. Most silicone lubricants come from a base of water or glycerin, which some people have an allergic reaction to. Silicone lube can be a great addition to your toy box if you know that you are not one of these people.

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. Water-based

Water-based lubes are the most common type and have a large variety to choose from. Water-based lubricants run the gamut in terms of texture, thickness, and taste, but they all have the same primary ingredient: water.

Contain Glycerin

Some water-based lubes can also contain glycerin or other additives like vitamin E for added health benefits and extra cleaning power. One downside to water-based lubes is that they break down quickly within the body. They wash off with water and can be affected by other cleaning products like soap or shower gel. This can be a problem if you like to play with more porous toys, such as many silicone toys.

Inexpensive

If you use inexpensive, oil-based lube often, it's recommended to wash the area first before using any silicone or water-based lube since oil breaks down most water-based lubes very quickly (though you won't have this problem if you use silicone lube. Some water-based lubes can also be affected by parabens. Some gel-based lubes also available as massage oils.

Allergic

People allergic to silicone might want a different type of lubricant to work with their silicone toys, and gel lube is another option. Gel-based lubricants are often made from water or oil-based bases and can be considered a compromise between the two types of lubricants. They still have some moisturizing properties and often contain glycerin or vitamin E for added health benefits.

Gel lubes

Gel lube can be slippery but don’t stay slick for long. They do not get into the pores of your skin so that they can last a long time between refills.

Oil-based lubricants

Oil-based lubricants can be used with all toys, even latex, and most silicone toys. The main ingredients are mineral oil, vegetable oil, or other waxes. Some oil-based lubes also contain glycerin or vitamin E for added health benefits. Oil-based lube can last a long time between reapplications, as long as you choose a good brand that has high-quality ingredients without any harmful chemicals or additives. You may need to reapply oil-based lube if you feel it getting sticky, mainly because they do not wash off with water alone. Once they get into the pores of your skin or inside a toy, they’re hard to wash out.

 

Choosing

Choosing the best lubricant is hard especially when there are so many choices out there. But with a little information and research, you can easily find a product that will work for your needs.

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