Why Use Lubricant: What You Need to Know About Lubricants: Oil-Water-Silicone Formulas and How to Use Them with Your Device
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Why use lubricant and its importance to health
Many people mistakenly believe that lubricant is only used when the body cannot produce enough lubricant. In fact, lubricant is an important tool that can increase pleasure, reduce injury, and increase safety during sex and the use of sex toys .
Key Benefits: Using lubricant reduces friction during sexual activity, which not only helps prevent pain and enhance pleasure, but also reduces the risk of minor tears in the mucous membranes, which can lead to easier sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
1. 3 Main Types of Lubricants: Advantages and Disadvantages
Lubricating gels on the market can be divided into three main formulas, each with completely different properties and uses.
| Gel type | Pros | Cons | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Water-based formula | Safest, works with all types of condoms and sex toys , very easy to wash off, no residue. | Dries quickly, may need to be refilled frequently | Water/mild soap |
| 2. Silicone-Based Formula | Longest lasting, non-drying, suitable for use in water (bathing) | Do not use with silicone sex toys (it will damage the surface), they are harder to clean. | Mild soap/specialty liquid |
| 3. Oil-Based Formula | It feels thick and slippery, and is good for external massage. | Do not use with condoms (Latex) , clogs pores, is difficult to clean, leaves stains. | Soap containing oil |
2. Iron rule: Use lubricant with safe equipment.
2.1 Use with condoms
The most important rule when using lubricant with condoms is to preserve the latex material to prevent tearing:
- ✅ **Applicable formulas:** Lubricating gel , water-based formula and silicone formula (both safe)
- ❌ **Formulaes that should not be used:** Lubricating gel **Oil-based formulas** (such as baby oil, Vaseline, coconut oil) because the oil molecules will destroy the structure of the latex, causing the condom to deteriorate and tear easily.
2.2 Use with sex toys
The choice of gel to use with a sex toy depends primarily on the material the toy is made of:
- ✅ **For silicone toys:** Must use **water-based** gel only.
- ❌ **Important Prohibitions:** **Do not** use **silicone-based** lubricant gel with silicone sex toys. It will cause a chemical reaction, causing the toy's surface to become soft, sticky, or permanently melt.
- ✅ **For toys made from glass/metal/hard plastic:** Both water-based and silicone formulas can be used.
3. Conclusion: Choose the right formula for safe happiness.
If you want a safe option that can be used with both condoms and all types of adult toys without worrying about damaging the material, the best answer is **Water-Based Lubricant**.
However, for activities that require extended periods of time or play in the water, silicone-based gels are a great option, just be careful not to use them with your silicone toys.
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