An all purpose lube for sex and body massage needs is the best option, this means you only need buy one product and silicone lube is the best for this. You only need use a very small amount and this actually goes a very long way, it is also good for preventing friction and is a non-irritant product.
Any lube containing a variety of other ingredients should be avoided, and this means the "all natural" oil based lubes too. Some may have had sugars, flavors and scent as well as glycerin added to the mix and non of these ingredients are good in the case of a lube. Even thought the vagina is self, lubricating, the anus is not, so silicone lube prevents tears and irritation and can be used with condoms.
Nonoxynol-9 is a powerful spermicide and it is also highly corrosive, so if you a planning to use a lube with a condom, any product contain this is a bad idea. It is very corrosive and damages latex condoms, which can also increase the risks of contracting HIV. If you are using a lube which contains Nonoxynol-9 and you have orals sex, you will also know all about it.
Silicone Lube Beats Water Based Hands Down
Silicone lube, lasts for ever and stays slippery, as we said, only a little goes a long way and it is fabulous for vaginal as well as full body massage. Bear in mind that for a quickie in the loo, it may not be practical as it can stain fabrics. Its use reduces friction and keeps things comfortable.
The best and most high quality lube is always water or silicone based. No matter how natural oils may be they often have added scent, sugar or flavor and these can all cause irritation. They may even cause and irritate yeast and bladder infections, while silicone does not do this, for some reason it does not encourage any kind of bacterial growth.
If a silicone lube is going to be used on a silicone sex toys – take care. Simply slip a condom onto the sex toy and this will protect it. In fact, if you use sex toys, it is a good idea to use a condom anyway as it makes clean up easier, the toys last longer and it discourages bacterial infections.
