Lubricant and Its Many Uses

It’s truly sad how many people don’t use lube during sex. I highly recommend you read this - I’m confident lube will become your go‑to essential.

Many women (and men) avoid lube because of the myth that it’s only for older “frigid” ladies who can’t produce natural lubrication due to low hormones.

If you think that way, you’re holding your sex life back, lowering its quality and reducing the pleasure sex can give you.

Using lube doesn’t mean there’s no attraction or arousal.

If you have a dry vagina, lube is even more essential - but it doesn’t mean your partner finds you less attractive or doesn’t enjoy sex with you. Dryness can be caused by hormonal imbalance, stress, fatigue - and vaginal moisture fluctuates throughout your cycle.

Even if you don’t struggle with dryness, keep a bottle of lube in your bedside drawer. It helps when there’s not much time for foreplay, during masturbation, and some types double as massage gels for a sensual massage before, during or after sex.

Drop the stigma that using lube means you’re not physically or emotionally into it.

Sex is safer with lube

Lube’s purpose is to reduce friction during sex.

Too much friction can cause microscopic tears in the vagina. They don’t hurt, but those open micro‑wounds can get infected and lead to unpleasant infections.

Excess friction can also break condoms, which protect you from unplanned pregnancy and STIs.

Using lube means less friction and fewer chances of tissue damage or condom failure.

Anal sex = lube is a must

Because the anus doesn’t self‑lubricate like the vagina, lube is mandatory for all anal play! Without it, penetration can be very uncomfortable or painful - and can even lead to more serious damage like prolapse.

For anal sex, choose anal lubes or silicone lubes. But don’t use the latter with silicone plugs, beads, dildos or vibrators.

Wondering about the difference between regular and anal lubricants?

Anal lubes are thicker than vaginal ones, so they reduce friction even more. Read more about lube types below.

Hand jobs or fingering with lube

Don’t limit lube to vaginal and anal penetration with a penis, dildo, strap‑on or vibrator.

It’s great for hand jobs and fingering - preventing chafing and uncomfortable skin‑on‑skin drag over the most sensitive parts.

For extra fun, try a warming or cooling lube to explore new sensations.

Even better oral sex

Oral is best when it’s slick - saliva often isn’t enough. You can use lip balms that make you salivate - or just use lube.

For oral, opt for flavored lubes - many standard lubes taste bad and can kill the mood.

Lube inside the condom

Many men complain sex with a condom isn’t as pleasurable. But if you’re not using another contraceptive and want protection from pregnancy and STIs, condoms are MANDATORY.

How to make them more enjoyable? Lube. Before unrolling the condom, add a drop or two inside. It reduces friction between the penis and condom so neither of you will feel it.

This is the only time you can use too much lube. Dose carefully to avoid the condom slipping off.

Fisting

Fisting is penetration of the vagina or anus with a whole hand. Do it properly and use a lot (really, A LOT!) of lube.

Avoid numbing lubes here, too. The receiver needs to feel sensations and any pain to warn you in time - to avoid injuries and ER trips.

Use it for masturbation

Whether you use a dildo, vibrator, masturbator, sex doll, another toy - or none - lube will improve your session.

It makes penetration with a dildo or vibrator smoother by reducing friction. It’s also great with clitoral stimulators - moisture isn’t out of place there either. It can even help create a better vacuum seal.

It’s no secret that many masturbators or dolls are almost unusable without lube. Silicone sleeves can be damaged by friction; tears collect bacteria. That’s unsafe. You can even ruin a masturbator if you use it dry.

Make sure you choose the right lube for you and your toy. Don’t use silicone lube with silicone toys - it can damage them.

We also stock lubes for sensitive vaginas.

Lube & other toys

You can also use lube in combination with other products we offer.

It spices up nipple clamps, suction for breasts and clitoris, vaginal pumps or a penis pump.

And of course with anal toys like plugs and beads.

Lube also makes it much easier to put on a cock ring or sleeve, a ball stretcher or to slip into latex clothing.

How to choose the right lube?

Pick the best lube for you, your partner and your toys.

The most common types are:

• Water‑based lubes
• Silicone‑based lubes
• Anal lubes
• Flavored lubes

Water‑based lubes are most popular because they’re safe with condoms and all toys. They don’t stain sheets and rarely irritate the vagina. Their downside? They don’t last as long as silicone, so you’ll need to reapply.

Our constant reminder: don’t use silicone lube with silicone toys. It’s repetitive - but important.

Silicone lubes - unlike those oil‑based - are condom‑safe and can be used in the shower, bath or pool because water won’t wash them away. The tradeoff: spills can stain sheets. They’re also perfect for dressing latex and adding shine.

Anal lubes are usually thicker. They come in water‑based or silicone formulas, and often include ingredients that help relax the area to ease penetration.

For oral, choose flavored lubes. Many regular lubes taste bad and can ruin the experience.

Don’t use “anything slippery”

There are a few body‑safe lube alternatives like olive oil, aloe vera and plain yogurt - but there are many things to avoid.

They may seem slick, but NEVER use these as lube:

• Vaseline
• Lotion
• Soap
• Butter
• Saliva (fine for oral, but for vaginal or anal it can cause infections)
• Baby oil

Luckily, we also stock lube in tiny sachets. Keep one handy so your adventures go even smoother ;)