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You might think that the use of lube is pretty straightforward; if it’s slippery and keeps everything gliding along, it’s fine to use however you like. But this is actually not the case, and in this post I’ll explain why. Attention all you lube lovers!

With the massive number of male lubricants on the market these days, it can be really hard to decide what products you want to use. Just the sensations and textures alone can offer completely different experiences whether used for masturbation or sexual encounters with others.

But forget all the various sensations, colors, textures and flavors available on the market for just a while and consider the difference between water-based, oil-based and silicone-based products; start from the most important aspect and decide what you’ll be using it for.

Sensual Massage

One of the most common uses for all lubricants is sensual massage, and you really cannot go wrong when choosing a lubricant for this kind of activity. If use is solely intended to be external and without the use of additional products and toys, any form of lubricant is safe. You can go right ahead and start deciding between all the various textures and aromas out there.

Jerking off

Millions of men around the world use lube for jerking off. Although the use of lube for male masturbation is more common in America (potentially because of the popularity of circumcision) use of lube for jacking your cock is spreading as new sensations and textures arrive and uncut men discover how much fun can be had. Once again, almost any slippery product can be used, but silicone or oil-based lubricants tend to last longer while water-based products often dry out quite quickly and require replenishing, especially during a longer masturbation session. If masturbation involves toys, silicone or oil based lubricants are not for you.

Toys

These days, most sex toys are made from high-grade silicone, meaning that most lubricants other than water-based products are not suitable. There are conflicting ideas about the risks involved, the the most obvious is the degrading and damage silicone or oil-based lube can do to a silicone toy. A jelly-like sleeve can quickly deteriorate and basically fall apart, becoming sticky and wholly unpleasant when it comes into contact with silicone or oil-based lubricants, so only water based products or lubricants specifically designed for use with toys should be considered.

Anal sex

Many men and women have no idea of the risks associated with using oil-based lubricants for penetrative sex. Aside from the statement of whether a lubricant is “condom safe” or not, deposits of oil-based products inside the body create a perfect breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria. It is generally recommended that a lubricant specifically designed for penetrative sex be used, and avoid oil-based lube for any sexual encounter where penetrative sex in likely.

 

As always, it is recommended that you pay attention to the instructions on the products that you buy. If a lube states that it is not safe for use with silicone toys, do not take the risk, you could destroy them after one use. And the use of oil-based lube for anal sex is definitely not wise, unless you’d like to visit the doctor in a few weeks to start an antibiotic treatment for that bacterial infection you suddenly discovered!

 

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