Water Based Lube
I’m pretty sure that by now I’ve made it clear that I’m all about lube! A couple of weeks ago I wrote a brief piece on the pros and cons of silicone lubricant and think it’s only fair to give water-based products the same treatment. I’m a pretty big fan of silicone lubes like iLube, but always have a couple of bottles of quality water-based slippery stuff at arm’s reach!
The one reason I find myself reaching for a water-based lubricant the most is because I have a lot of silicone toys. Since most are compatible with just about everything, I don’t have to worry about a chemical reaction breaking down my expensive silicone dong, condoms or dental dams. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that silicone lubes can’t be used with silicone toys, so a good water-based lube is a must have.
Another great thing about water-based lubes is that, in my experience, they more closely resemble my natural lubrication. If that’s important to you, I’d definitely recommend a product like O’My Natural Lubricant. It’s doesn’t feel greasy or leave a mess, it just helps to reduce friction and keep things plenty slick!
The final big selling point for water-based lubricant is that clean up is a snap! It easily washes away with soap and water and it typically doesn’t stain your sheets. Nothing ruins the memory of a good night like seeing a big stain on your expensive sheets!
Of course, nothing is perfect, and there are a few drawbacks to this stuff. First, it doesn’t typically last as long as a silicone-based product. That means you may need to stop the action to reapply or reactivate with water, which is a total buzz kill. It’s also worthless if you’re looking to play in water because it simply dissipates.
For any lube, I’d recommend staying away from parabens, sugar derivitives and glycerin. It’s always best to check out the list of ingrediants before purchasing any product you’re going to put inside your body!
While I love water-based lubricant, I don’t really think there is a single lube that is perfect for every situation and that investing in a couple of quality bottles is a great idea. There’s one thing that I do know for sure – lube is a great way to enhance your sex life.
