One of the most basic and important elements of a fulfilling sex life is lubrication. Often overlooked, lubrication can enhance sexual pleasure by up to five times and acts as an extra slick conductor for your bodies most intimate aspects.
There are three main types of lube; Water based, Silicone and Hyrbids. Water bases such as KY jelly, Gun Oil H20 or ID glide are known for their simple formula and are the classic lubes of choice. They are the wonderful accompaniment to silicone toys and cling to their surface with ease, the only draw-back to water bases is that as the body heats up the water content evaporates and that’s where things can get a bit sticky. Often, adding a bit of water or saliva will encourage these styles to re-lubricate and you can get back to business, however, this can be a bit of a messy affair.
Silicone based lubrications i.e. ID millennium, Pink lubrication and Gun Oil classic are super slick and perfect for general play. Rather than being absorbed into the skin they act as a barrier and heat doesn’t allow these lubes to evaporate and get sticky meaning you can enjoy your favourite activities for longer. Silicone bases do have the tendency to stain sheets so make sure when using lubes from this family that you put your bed clothes on a hot wash to eradicate those suspect marks with a good deal of washing powder. These styles are also slightly thinner feeling that water bases and can sometimes also be a bit difficult to handle if your hands are covered – reaching for that bottle or toy can be a bit tricky with fingers coated in silicone lube so be careful not to use too much. It is also worth noting that using silicone toys with silicone lube is a big no-no! The two begin to interact and bond causing that soft, velvet feel to degrade.
Finally, hybrid lubrications are the combination of silicone and water bases. Simple. Some of these lubrications will have higher quantities of silicone in them than others which makes them inappropriate to use with silicone toys so make sure to ask your retailer exactly which ones are best combined with your favourite toys for absolute compatibility. The most common hybrids found on the market are Liquid Silk, Gun Oil Loaded and Pink Indulgence Creme. The latter of these three are perfectly okay to use with silicone toys as whilst they have the lovely glide associated with this family of lubrications, the amount used in the average bottle to enhance your session is not enough to affect your toy adversely. It is also to be noted that these lubrications have a slightly thicker consistency and are often white in colour – they are also AMAZING for anal play.
Sensitive skin? Alot of people suffer from allergies to their lubrication, particularly women, this is most commonly caused by the glycerine content found in most lubes. ID moments which is a wonderful water based lube and Pink Water are all glycerine free as is the hybrid Pink Unity. Always check the labels to make doubly sure that you are purchasing what’s best for your body and patch test on your skin before jumping straight in. This will save you some painful and occasionally very itchy moments.
Enjoy
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