Choosing The Right Personal Lubricant | by Kimberly Fidi

Many customers ask us about personal lubricants (Sex Lubes), which are best, which are condom safe, which are toy safe, which to use for anal play, which contain benzocaine, etc... Below is some info to help you find the right personal lubricant. Please Note: All lubes on our website are safe for use with condoms and toys unless otherwise noted. And WE DO NOT SELL products that contain NonOxynol-9 Spermicide.

Lubricants & Condoms
Lack of good lubrication is the #1 reason for condom failure. Using a good lube can also make your experience with condoms more enjoyable. When shopping for lubes please stay away from any lube that contains oil. Baby Oil, Vaseline, Massage Oils will damage latex products. A quality lube like Astroglide , or Our Favorite Eros Body Glide , have received critical acclaim throughout the media.

Waterbased Lubricants
These products are made from a water soluble base. They are designed to be used with ALL sex toys and are condom safe. These lubes are slippery but may need to be re-applied. Depending on the level of quality, waterbased lubes have a tendency to get "Sticky Feeling" and dry out. Our Favorite Water Based Products are Astroglide , Wet Original ( A Thicker Product ) and the thinner feeling Wet Light . Remember, waterbased lubes are not as silky feeling and long lasting as silicone based.

Silicone Based Lubes -- Ideal for in water lovin'
Our personal favorites! Silicone ( Wet Platinum | Eros Body Glide ) lubes are unlike any other. They are never sticky, completely condom safe, and can be used in water! Unlike some lubes that begin to feel sticky or slimy, silicone lubes always remain slick and very silky feeling. NOTE : Silicone based lubricants should not be used with sex toys made of Cyberskin, Futurotic, NeoSkin, Silicone or EuroSkin.
We get asked constantly."Which lube is the best?" John and I personally find the Pjur brand to be "Hands Down" the best lube on the planet. The Pjur Light has a very thin water like consistency while the EROS BodyGlde is slightly thicker. Remember, when using the Pjur Lubricants, just use one or two drops. They are super concentrated so a little goes a long way!

Lubes with Spermicide
Due to the many reports of the Health Risks associated with Non9 Spermicide, we no Longer Carry These Products.

Anal Lubes
When choosing an anal lube, keep this in mind.. Some anal lubes contain benzocaine (think Novocain) that will gently numb the anal area to make anal sex easier ( Try China Anal Balm, Durex Play Longer or Anal-ese ). We recommend these lubes for anal beginners. Though they are cherry flavored, keep in mind that the bezocaine will numb your mouth so oral sex is not recommend.

Experienced Butt Master are you? Don't need any Benzocaine? Then go for Pjur Gel or Astroglide Anal Shooters. The Pjur Gel product is Nice and Thick and Slick . And remember, it NEVER dries up so there is no need to reapply.

The Anal Shooters come packaged in insertable suppository like tubes so you can add the lubricant internally!

Flavored Lubes
Oral sex with twist!   Wet Fun Flavors come in a variety of great flavored styles, from tropical to refreshing. All are condom and toy safe and add an interesting dimension to sex. They are also safe for vaginal use however, they do contain Glycerin so they should be avoided by woman who have any type of sensitivity to Glycerin or those that are prone to frequent yeast infections.

Warming & Cooling Lubricants
These lubricants contain special properties that help make your love making experience even more memorable. We have some great new products the when blown on or rubbed create heat ( Wet Warming Lubricant )! Great for a sexy hand job and they still can can be used for vaginal sex as they are condom safe. We even have a brand new product that gives off a tingling, cooling sensation when blown on ( Durex Play Tingling ). These products are also condom safe.

A Note Regarding Yeast Infections
Some woman have reported that many sex lubes aggravate reoccurring yeast Infections. If this is an issue for you, we recommend AstroGlide Paraben & Glycerin Free , Liquid Silk or Pjur Woman Aqua. Liquid Silk is the most recommended lube by health educators for coping with this problem. As yeast infections can be extremely troublesome for those with weakened immune systems we recommend you talk to your health care provider before choosing a lubricant.