To Lube or Not To Lube?
If you are interested in improving your sex life dramatically try using lube if you are not already. Lubrication has many uses and it will surely enhance your experience. Whether for intercourse, hand-jobs, anal play, during long sessions or with your sex toys—it’s great for everything!
Even adding a drop of lube inside the condom will make safe sex a little safer since the condom will now be less likely to tear. The trick with lubrication is getting the amount right. Using too much lube can reduce the amount of friction associated with sensation. We certainly don’t want to do that since sensation is what makes the act feel good. I suggest starting with a small amount of lubrication and then working your way up with a few drops as you go. The most common question I get is what kind of lube should I be using?
Spit On It - Saliva
Saliva is natural and good to go when using it to reactivate lube you added earlier. Whether its yours or theirs, saliva is good to use when you are in a jam and don’t have lube readily available.
Home Remedies - Household Lubes
Lotions, massage oils, olive oil, Vaseline, Wesson oil and butter work well in movies, but not in real life. Let’s be honest - no girl is cool with you basting her down with Wesson oil before anal sex. If she is, then you could have a certified freak on your hands. Many of these lubrication alternatives can damage condoms, others can upset pH balance of vaginal secretions and cause infections. Not to mention the smell and difficulty to wash out of the sheets.
Splish Slash - Water-based Lubes
These look the most natural and have the best feeling. They are safe to use with toys, condoms and my favorite part, they come in various flavors. If you or your loved one are about to go down for an oral session, just add a few drops to enhance the flavor. Another pro about water-based lubes is that they are non-irritating and usually don’t stain. I personally like Tangerine and Watermelon. Yuuummy!!
Sexy Slick - Silicone Lubes
You will usually pay the most for silicone lubes since they last the longest and believe it or not silicone is a commodity and is publicly traded. There are different quality levels of silicone and that quality is reflected in the price. Since silicone based lube lasts longer it is often the most popular choice for those interested in anal play. Silicone is real slippery and works well in water too. Clean up will be a little difficult and it tends to leave a film. You would think silicone is a perfect match for silicone sex toys, but it’s the complete opposite. It will actually damage the toy. Stick with a water-based lube when you and your toys are having fun.
