There are many reasons why one would think of buying a personal lubricant. Someone may want added lubricant due to vaginal dryness; some may want it to help set the mood. When choosing a personal lubricant there is many factors that should be considered. There are several brands on the market that sell personal lubricants that can be found on the Lube Zone website as well as a few types of lubricants that should be looked at when considering the purchase.
Things to consider for Safety
When considering lubricants safety is a must. Some personal lubricants are not safe to use with some birth control which means that a condom would lose its overall benefit of protecting from sexually transmitted diseases and infections as well as being use as an effective birth control. If you need a personal lubricant for use with a partner this is one of the top safety concerns to think of. Another measure for safety is to know if your personal lubricant is safe to use with adult toy materials if they will be involved in intimate play.
Types of Lubricants
There are three main types of lubricants which are water, silicone, and oil based. A forth is a hybrid which may be a combination of two of these main lubricants. Water based lubricants are great for those who are prone to allergens as it is more natural with its base made of water. In the case where a water-based lubricant causes an irritation there is less bother cleaning it off as well. Water based lubricants are great to use for that slick feel and for getting in the moment, however they often need repeated application as they evaporate faster than other lubricants.
Silicone based lubes are slick and long lasting keeping play time fun and no need to stop to reapply. Silicone based lubes are great for play near water however are also a major slip hazard due to not washing away so easily. Always be safe when playing in or near water with any lubricant. When speaking of safety with silicone lubricants this is the main lubricant to watch for with use of contraceptives and adult toy usage. Silicone can break down chemicals in silicone and rubber materials which can cause irritation along with many other issues.
Oil based lubricants are long lasting like the silicone lubricants, often much easier to clean up however can stain items such as cloth materials. Most oil-based lubricants are safe for toy use as well as with contraceptives such as condoms and diaphragms.
Conclusion
When choosing your personal lubricant always think of how the lubricant is going to be used and if you will be needing to use it with materials such as rubber and silicone. Always test your lubricants on skin before using on intimate areas to check for allergens. When it comes to which brand of lubricant it never hurts to read the reviews and see what others have to say about the products.
