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Lubricant
-- How Do I Use It with Sex Toys?
Have you ever grabbed your favorite toy,
settled in for an erotic good time and thought, "Is it okay to use my
lube with this?" Or maybe you're purchasing your first toy and aren't
sure why or how to lubricate it. At Romance365, we think about this
stuff all the time -- because part of our job is to provide you as much
information as possible.
Always
Use Lube
The first thing to keep in mind is that every sex toy and sensual aid
could use a little lubrication. Whether you're rubbing against it,
putting it into you, or putting you into it, you should be
using a lubricant.
Lubricants
make sex toys not only feel better, but also more safe to use. Think
about what happens when you're having sex: the body creates natural
lubrication so you and your partner don't hurt each other with too much
friction. The same logic applies to using toys, either with a partner or
during solo play. Really, there's no such thing as too much lubrication.
Even if you lubricate naturally, a dab of extra lubricant on your toy is
a highly recommended addition. It's better to be safe and slippery than
sorry and sore!
Pick the
Right Lube
Lubricants
come in three basic formulations: water-based lube, which is the most
common and most versatile, silicone-based lube, which is similar to
water-based lube but waterproof, and petroleum-based lube, which is
great for anal play. We only carry Kama Sutra Lubricant because they
offer four different types. We have described them on the
Kama Sutra
Lubricant Page.
Water-Based
Lubricants
Water-based lubes, may be used on virtually any vibrator or toy.
An exception may be toys for anal play, as you may want a lubricant that
also contains a desensitizer -- this is purely preference, of course.
The greatest advantage of water-based lube is the easy
cleanup: You simply rinse off the toy with warm water, and voila! The
lube is gone! However, this "no muss, no fuss" quotient also has a down
side -- if you like to use waterproof toys (during a bath, in a hot tub,
what have you), a water-based lubricant will rinse right off -- which
really defeats the whole purpose of using lube!
You definitely want to use a water-based lube with
anything made of silicone. A silicone lube used on a silicone toy will
destroy the toy. Silicone is essentially made up of tiny glass beads;
when these beads rub together, they will merely scratch one another
other, wreaking havoc on the silicone toy. So stick with a water-based
lube for your premium silicone toys, and use silicone lube for the
purpose for which it was intended!
Silicone-Based
Lubricants
Silicone lubes are the perfect choice for sensual fun in the water. If
you love your waterproof toys (or just love having sex in the water),
you and a silicone lubricant, will be lifetime companions! Of course, a
silicone-based lube is not as readily available at your corner drugstore
as a water-based lube, but fortunately, you can get plenty here at
Romance365.
Another "pro" for silicone lubricant is that it lasts
longer and can be easily revived after a lengthy encounter with your
favorite vibrating friend, just by adding a little water or saliva to
it. Silicone lubes never really get absorbed or evaporate the way a
water-based lube may. On the other hand, this also means that getting
your toys (and yourself) clean will take a little more effort, but it
certainly doesn't need to be sandblasted off. A good soapy wash should
do the trick.
Petroleum-Based
Lubricants
Petroleum-based lube should really only be used with non-latex anal toys
or for male masturbation. These lubes are great for anal play because
they're generally thicker than other types of lubricant, making entry
easier. A good one to try is Anal Eze as it's petroleum-based and also
contains a desensitizer.
Do not use a petroleum-based lube with anything made of
latex -– toys, condoms, or other products -– as the petroleum will
destroy the latex on contact. Petroleum also tends to irritate a woman's
vagina, so we don't recommended this type of lubricant for intercourse
or for use with any sort of vibrator or dildo intended for vaginal
penetration.
Using
Lube
Now that you've taken a closer look at lube, you're probably wondering
about the best way to apply it. Again, this is really personal
preference, but here are our tips for the easiest and least-messy way.
How
Much is Enough?
You also don't want to "over apply" or "over rub" the lubricant,
particularly on a toy. The amount of lube you use is a personal
preference. The general rule of thumb is that if it doesn't slide in
comfortably, you probably need more lubricant! Some people like their
toys as lubricated as possible, while others enjoy only enough
lubrication to reduce friction to a point of comfort. We recommend
that if you're experimenting with a toy or
lubricant
for the first time, try starting with an amount about the size of a
dime and keep adding lube until you're happy. You'll figure out how
much you like soon enough!
On the
Body
Much like
massage oils, if you're lubing yourself or a lover's body part,
do not pour the lube directly from the bottle onto bare skin! Pour
the
lubricant into the palm of your hand and warm it to body
temperature before applying it to warm skin. This rule also applies
using lubricant on your toys. After all, you wouldn't want to get a
chill because you applied a cold lubricant to your favorite dildo!
Sharing
Toys
If you're sharing a toy with your partner, just lube everything!
Well, actually, be sure to lubricate the penis it will be on, any
stimulating pieces on the ring (bullet, animal-shaped head, what have
you) and the person receiving the action. Of course, you don't need to
lubricate the entire person, just the receiving sexual organ!
Now grab your erotic assistant of choice and be secure
in the knowledge that you're using the perfect lubricant for you and
your toy!
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