Sexual Lubrication Information

There is just nothing that makes a sexual experience better than using a great lube! This is probably the easiest, cheapest thing you can do to spice things up and enhance sexual satisfaction. By adding a drop of lube on the tip of your penis before putting on a condom or adding a little lube on the outside will increase pleasure for both you and your partner, while also reducing the possibility of breakage. Remember, lack of lubrication is the #1 reason for condom breakage.

Sexual lubricants have been used for centuries to ease the way for masturbation and anal sex. It is common for most couples to believe they need to use sexual lubrication when having “normal sex”, however, a woman’s body naturally becomes lubricated when she's aroused. Sometimes her body won't produce enough natural lubrication to allow you both to comfortably enjoy sex. This is when you get out your favorite lube…A small amount applied to the penis, fingers or vagina will assist penetration and make the  entire sexual experience more comfortable and more enjoyable for both of you.

Choosing The Right Lubrication

Sexual lubricants can be exciting and come in four basic forms:

●Water-based - Typically water-based lubricants contain deionized water, glycerin, propylene-glycol and nontoxic preservatives. Due to their compound these lubes are available unflavored or in exciting flavors such as, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Kiwi Fruit, Cherry, Orange the list is endless. Water-based lubes do not stain and are safe for use with latex and all other barrier birth control methods, and rarely cause irritation. Because of their versatility and effectiveness, water-based lubes are the #1 form of lubricant recommended. 

●Silicone-based - Silicone-based lubes are very similar to water-based lubes with one notable difference: because they are silicone based, they are completely waterproof, making them ideal for underwater use and Anal Sex. They also retain their lubricating properties better and longer than water-based lubricants. They are highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Silicone will not harm latex, as oil-based lubricants will do; however, silicone-based lubricants can harm sex toys made from silicone.

●Oil-based - These are usually made from natural products, such as vegetable oils, nut oils, Crisco and butter. Oil-based lubes also tend to stain fabrics and can be difficult to wash off, but they are safe for use with the vagina. However, Oil-based lubes will destroy latex and remain in the vagina or anus, so, like petroleum-based lubes, they should never be used with condoms, diaphragms or cervical caps as this will render them useless, which can lead to unwanted pregnancy or spread infection.

●Petroleum-based - Made from petroleum jelly, mineral oil or petrolateum. They include Vaseline products, baby oil and KY Jelly. Petroleum-based lubes destroy latex on contact, rule of thumb, never use Petroleum-base lubes with condoms, diaphragms or cervical caps, as this will render them useless, which can lead to unwanted pregnancy or spread infection. Petroleum-based lubes also stain fabric and can be difficult to wash out. It is common for these types of lube to irritate the vagina, so they're not the best option for women wanting to enjoy vaginal penetration. Petroleum-based lubes are great for male masturbation. Petroleum-based lubes are widely available, the most common being Vaseline.

Experiment with different flavors, consistencies and textures. If you don't find a lube you like right away, don't worry- there are just about a zillion different kinds to choose from!

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