Whether you’re spending time with your loved one or enjoying some quality alone time, you’d be amazed how much of a difference the right lube or lotion makes! There are hundreds of different types of lubes and lotions available to pick from, so we’ve put together this simple guide to help you find the ideal lube for any situation.

Main Types of Sex Lubes
Lubes are divided into groups based on what their main ingredient is. This main ingredient – either water, oil, petroleum or silicone – is the determining factor in what your lube is used for as well as which sex toys you can use with your lube. Each of these four ingredients has their own pluses and minuses, which you can find out about below.

Water-Based Sex Lubes
A good all-around choice, water-based sex lubes are the most readily available. You can safely use water-based lubes with any kind of adult product including condoms. A lot of water-based lubes are either scented or flavored, a big plus when it comes to oral sex. Water-based lubes clean up easily with water and soap and don’t stain your clothes or sheets like others. Water-based lubes do tend to dry up faster than others, so you might have to stop to reapply it before you can finish.

Oil-Based Sex Lubes
Made from vegetable oil and natural ingredients, these lubes are great for masturbation and anal penetration because they tend to be thicker than other kinds of lubes. You should never use oil-based lubes with condoms and sex toys made from jelly or rubber.

Petroleum-Based Sex Lubes
Including Vaseline, these lubes are made from mineral oil or petroleum jelly. These lubes are incredibly thick and last longer than any others, making them a popular choice for anal penetration. But these lubes have a strong reaction to latex and rubber products, so you can’t use them with latex condoms or sex toys made from rubber or jelly. These lubes can also stain sheets and clothes so you’ll need to be careful when using them.

Silicone-Based Sex Lubes
Silicone lubes last longer than their water-based counterparts. These lubes are even waterproof, making them great when you need a little extra help in the shower. Silicone lubes are stain free, and you can clean up after use by just wiping off with a towel. Silicone lubes aren’t compatible with silicone products, but they’re still a solid choice for anything else.

Sex Lotions
Sex lotions cover a wide variety of products, but they’re really meant mostly as a foreplay tool. A lot of lotions have a pleasant or fruity scent and make great massage oils. While others can be used to help shave your pubic hair, enlarge a man’s penis or even stimulate your nipples or clitoris.

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