Water Based Lubricants

Water based lubricants don’t last as long as oil based lubricants but provide less chance of irritation. Another advantage is water based lubricants, especially water base sexual lubricants, is safe to use with all sex toys and condoms. No problem for toys made with silicone or latex like with some other lubricants. It is important to store these lubes in a cool and dry place near your bead. A little bit goes a long way, so don’t over apply the lube. Test the amount in small amounts at first.

At various times in a woman’s life she can experience a dry vagina usually a result of low levels of estrogen This can occur while pregnant or after child birth. There are many other reasons including sickness, or dryness after a period.

With this in mind, it is important to use a water based water-soluble lube to match normal body fluids. Astroglide, Pjur Bodyglide and the classic Elbow Grease are all fine water based lubricants. They are all petroleum free.