{"id":438,"date":"2014-11-18T13:12:24","date_gmt":"2014-11-18T03:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/?p=438"},"modified":"2014-11-19T10:30:15","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T00:30:15","slug":"lubes-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/lubes-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubes: Is there a Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a sexpert, I\u2019m often asked if there is a difference between lubes. What makes one higher quality? Which one is my personal fav? The answer to whether an expensive lube is any better than using something from your kitchen or pantry is \u2018Yes, oh god, oh god, yes.\u2019<\/p>\n

Welcome to Lube 101: The Slippery Truth<\/h2>\n

Lubricants are an absolute must-have for many of us, but if you\u2019re finding yourself staring cluelessly at the huge selection<\/a> at Femplay, please know that there are differences. The type of lube you should choose will depend on your activity\u2014sex, dildos, vibrators<\/a>, etc.\u2014and your body.<\/p>\n

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Water-Based Lubes: KY, Astroglide, Femplay Gold, etc.<\/h2>\n

Water-based lubricants are \u2018the people\u2019s lube\u2019, as they are the most common and usually the cheapest. They\u2019re always a good bet, because they work with toys and they are the best lubes to use with condoms. Water-based lubes are also popular because when they eventually dry out, they can be revamped with a little water (or spit).<\/p>\n

There are two types of water-based lubricants: glycerin and non-glycerin. Non-glycerin varieties are better if you\u2019re prone to yeast infections, and they aren\u2019t as sticky as glycerin-based lubes. Water-based lubes are safe for sex toys like fleshlights, dildos and vibrators.<\/p>\n

Silicone-Based Lubes: Pink, Pjur, Wet Platinum, etc.<\/h2>\n

Silicone lubricants last the longest, which makes them popular with the sex toy crowd, although they can be safely used with condoms as well. They are also hypoallergenic, good for massages before or after intercourse and can be used in water! Their major drawbacks are that they shouldn\u2019t be used for oral sex play, they shouldn\u2019t be used with certain types of silicone sex toys, and they are more expensive.<\/p>\n

Oil-Based Lubricants: Baby Oil, Olive Oil, etc.<\/h2>\n

Oil-based lubricants are common \u2018last minute\u2019 lubes, as they can generally be found around the kitchen. These include vegetable oil, olive oils, peanut oils, etc. They are safe to ingest\u2014obviously\u2014however they may irritate some people.<\/p>\n

Their major downsides are that they could damage the structural integrity of latex condoms and some latex or silicone sex toys. They also have a tendency to damage fabrics. So between ruining expensive sex toys like fleshlights<\/a> and wrecking sheets, they are probably not worth the savings. Remember: never use an oil based lubricant with a condom.<\/p>\n

Petroleum-Based Lubes: Vaseline, Mineral Oil, etc.<\/h2>\n

Petroleum lubricants simply shouldn\u2019t be used, ever. Think about it: do you want to put a close cousin of your car fuel into your vagina? Petroleum-based lubes, including mineral oil and Vaseline, are not a good idea. They can ruin condoms, irritate the vagina and other sensitive parts, and stain fabric.<\/p>\n

So, Which Lube to Choose?<\/h2>\n

When in doubt, just opt for a water-based lubricant. It is the most economical and can be found almost anywhere. It\u2019s also safe for all types of condoms, dildos<\/a> and vibrators, won\u2019t stain fabrics and can be washed off with plain water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a sexpert, I\u2019m often asked if there is a difference between lubes. What makes one higher quality? Which one is my personal fav? The answer to whether an expensive lube is any better than using something from your kitchen or pantry is \u2018Yes, oh god, oh god, yes.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=438"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":446,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions\/446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.femplay.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}