Silicone Lube
Lube is Awesome!
I’m a huge advocate of lube and think that everyone should own a few bottles. Bill wrote a great piece about the importance of selecting the right lube for your toy, but I thought I would write a little bit about silicone lubrication specifically.
The first thing you should always remember about a silicone product is that it can’t be used with your silicone toys. It will react with the toy causing the material to break down. I’m probably starting to sound like a broken record regarding this, but I’d hate for anyone to ruin a nice toy because they grabbed the wrong lube.
You may ask why not just use a water-based lube all the time? Well, that’s definitely an option, but I personally think there are some advantages to a silicone product and that different situations call for different personal lubricants.
One time when silicone lube is a must, in my opinion, is if you’re looking to get wet and wild. Water-based lube is virtually useless in the shower or hot tub for obvious reasons. A good silicone lube won’t wash away as easily and will keep things nice and slippery!
In my experience, silicone lubes also tend to last a lot longer. That means you don’t have to stop and reapply throughout your play and a little bit goes a long way. While they are often a little more expensive, a drop or two is all you really need.
Because it tends to last longer, a lot of people I’ve talked to prefer silicone-based products for anal play. There’s no natural lubrication in your butt, so it’s really important to make sure for your pleasure and safety to keep everything plenty slippery.
In the interest of full disclosure, silicone lube is not perfect. While silicone lube is great for playing in the water, it also can be a bitch to clean up compared to water-based products and has been known to stain sheets. Some people don’t like the feeling of silicone lube, although it doesn’t bother me. I do have to agree that water-based lubes more closely mimic a woman’s natural lubrication.
One final thing you should always do before purchasing a lube is to read the label. Unless you’re a fan of yeast infections, I would suggest avoiding any thing that has any sugar derivatives or glycerin in it. You should also keep an eye out for parabens because there is some question as to how safe they really are. Of course, whether we’re talking lubricant or well drinks from the dive bar on the corner, it’s always important to keep track of what’s going in your body!
In the end, lube is a very personal thing and my favorite may do nothing for you. However, one thing I feel confident is saying is that lube will definitely enhance whatever goes on behind your bedroom doors.
Whether you’re looking for water or silicone-based, Pjur Lubricant is one brand I highly recommend.
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