Lubricants: Water-based, oil-based?

Water-based, oil-based…What the hell!?

Currently there are hundreds of different lubricants out there on the market. Buying lubricants can be very confusing when all these different manufacturers throw so many different features in each product that we end up not being able to decide what is best for our intended purposes. Well in this article, I will try and clear up some of the myths about lubes so you will have a clear understanding or what you are buying.

First of all, you have to decide what you are using the lubricant for. Is it for vaginal intercourse? Is it for anal penetration? Is it for masturbation? Or is it for fun? If you can answer my first question, then you are on the way to choosing a lube. Currently there a two kinds of base for lubricants, water-based and oil-based. Let's start with water-based lubricants.

Water-based lubricants are a lot thinner in texture than oil-based lubes. They are safe to use on all toys whether they are made with silicone or latex. They are also usually the ones that come out with flavored lubricants. I will talk more about flavored lubricants later. Water-Based lubricants can be used for all intended purposes whether you are using it for vaginal or anal penetration. However, beware of using any flavored lubricants for penetration. The flavored lubricants all contain glycerin or sugar which gives them the sweet flavor as you have seen in some lubes like Motion Lotion or Joy Jelly Lubes. The sugar in these novelty lubricants will change the sensitive pH level of a woman's vaginal making her susceptible to yeast infections. These lubricants have flavors like strawberry, lime and kiwi. They are only meant to be used for fun like licking them off each other's nipples etc. There are some fantastic water-based lubricants for penetration out on the market. However, when you want lubricants for anal insertion, I would recommend using oil based lube.

Oil-based lubricants are usually made from natural products, such as vegetable oils and nut oils, oil-based lubes tend to stain fabrics and can be difficult to wash off, but they are safe for use with the vagina. Oil-based lubes also destroy latex, so, like petroleum-based lubes, they should never be used with condoms, diaphragms or cervical caps. Oil-based lubricants are great for anal sex, vaginal intercourse, and male and female masturbation.

There are more oil-based lubes to choose from than your thought. Brands like Tantric Oil and Spanish Fly are just a couple. I have a bottle of Tantric Oil that I always use for masturbations and massages. They stay wet for an extremely long time so you don't have to re-apply the lubes as often as other brands.

Well, I hope I clarified the differences about water-based and oil-based lubes. Have fun and always remember to be safe.

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