Hygiene Products and Lubrication

Lubricants are used to add lubrication, whether adding lubricant for vaginal sex, anal sex, or toy play. Lubricants can make the use of most toys more pleasurable and are essential for the use of Anal toys and Anal Sex. There are a number of different lubricants available. Never use oil or petroleum based lubricants with latex toys. Use water-based lubricants with toys, as oil or petroleum based lubricants can melt or destroy some toys (especially any toy made of latex or Cyberskin). Lubricants are available in flavored and unflavored varieties. Unflavored lubricants are better quality than flavored lubricants (flavored lubricants are primarily for use with oral sex). What is Water-Based Lube? Water based lubes are exactly that: lubes that are based on a formula that includes 90% de-ionized water. Water based lubes are safe for all condoms, non-toxic, and can be re-activated with regular water should they start to dry up. Water based lubes can be given flavours, colours, and scents. Water based lubes are the most similar to the natural lubes of the human body. What is Oil-Based Lube or Anal lubes? Oil based lubes are lubricants with petroleum bases. Although long lasting, these lubes are not safe to use with condoms and toys. The ingredients in these lubes will weaken latex and cause condoms to break down. Some people report that oil-based lubes are hard to clean up afterward so be careful with your amounts. What is Silicon-Based Lube? Silicon based lubes are similar to water-based lubes in that they are safe to use with all condoms. Silicon based lubes, because they do not contain water, do not dry up the same way water based lubes do. A few drops of silicon based lube will usually last all night, even under water. Don’t use these lube with your toys. Silicon based lubes are the chemically superior lube in terms if longevity and ingredients. Because silicon does not readily evaporate these lubes last longer than water-based lubes, yet are just as safe. Silicon is also non water-soluble and will therefore last forever, even under water How do I clean up after using a lubricant? For most lubes clean up is about the same as regular sex without using a lubricant. Any extra moisture present after intercourse can be wiped away with a towel, tissue, or soap and water. Cleaning up after using an oil or silicon based lube is a little trickier but most will come clean using soap and water.( This also gives you an excuse for post-sex showers!)