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Love
Lubricants &
Oi1s
A
Guide For Using Massage Oils To Personal Lubricants!
Ode
To Lube!
Let's face it... personal lubricants make everything feel so good!
Whether you are using a sex toy or grinding up against your lover(s)
you can always have more fun when you use it.
Lubricants
make sex toys and sex play not only feel better, but also more
safe. 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. While your body can make a
lot of it (especially with female
ejaculation) the kind of "slickness" that lubricants
provide can be very hot!
The
same logic applies to using toys, either with a partner or during
solo play. Really, I don't think there's such thing as too
much lubrication. Even if you lubricate naturally, a dab of extra
lubricant on your toy or a body part 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.
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Flavored
Lubricants
Flavored lubricants are great for
oral sex and we highly recommend them. There are a lot of
them that taste like cough syrup and our staff and customers
agree that there are only a few that taste like real fruit
and our favorites are the Wet
& ForPlay
flavored lubricants.
We
also carry a less tasty flavored lubricant called O'My
as it is low in sugar making them ideal for women who are
prone to yeast infections.
See
our flavored
lubricant reviews to see what we REALLY think about
the different brands.
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Water-Based
Lubricants
Water-based
lubes, such as Astroglide may be used on virtually any body part,
vibrator, masturbation sleeve, erection ring or dildo. 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.
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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 lubricants should not be
used on silicone solids because the lube will actually start
to dissolve the solid! So stick with a water-based lube
for your premium silicone toys, and use silicone lube for
the purpose for which it was intended!
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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 through our site!
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 and that can be fun in itself!
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.
- Simply
pour a small amount -- about the size of a dime -- onto your
fingers and then spread it on your toy and yourself.
- Rub
your fingers over the head and down the shaft if it's a vibrator,
masturbation sleeve, erection ring or dildo. Be sure to lube
any other clitoral or anal stimulators on your toy, as well.
- Rub
the lubricant onto your sex toy so that it's slick, but not
dripping. Be careful -- you don't want to rub so much that
the lubricant is absorbed in your hand, leaving the toy high
and dry!
- If
you are male and using a masturbation sleeve, you'll want
to apply lube to your fingers and then slide them around the
entrance and down the inside of the sleeve. Since most sleeves
have a small hole in the other end, you probably don't want
to just pour the lube into it -- you can always add more if
you need to.
- If
you or your toy become dry during use, simply add more lube.
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, such as a vibrating erection
ring, 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
(unless you want to and especially if it's flavored lubricant
so you can lick it off them!), just the receiving sexual organ!
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Go
Out There & Lube Up!
Lubes are manufactured in many, many different consistencies,
colors, even flavors -- it's best to experiment and find
the right one for you. Think about what you want most in
a lubricant, if you have any sensitivities (flavored lube
can sometimes cause yeast infections), and what you'll mainly
be using it for -- solo sex, toy fun, a combination of sex
toys and your partner, water shenanigans? If you're intrigued
by something, try a sample (if possible) or buy the smallest
bottle that's offered, so you can discover your favorite
without spending a ton of money.
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Our Lubricants
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