L is for Lube

One of the most important sex toy accompaniments is Lube. The goal is, of course, to increase moisture in any orifices being penetrated by your toys, decreasing friction and increasing pleasurable sensations. Indeed, a 2010 study came to the rather obvious conclusion that women who use lube tend to enjoy sex more. Imagine that!

But which kind of lube is the best?

Ultimately, this really comes down to personal preferences, along with some precautions concerning the way your lube will interact with your toys. Silicone lube should never be used with silicone toys, for instance, whereas oil-based lubes don’t mix with latex condoms. Some people may also find they have allergic reactions to different types of lubricants.

There are a ton of lubes out there, from those that are most readily available at your neighborhood pharmacy (your usual suspects Astroglide, KY, Trojan, etc.) to more “designer” lubricants available at sex shops and online retailers.

Sex educator Carol Queen recommends using several different kinds of lube for different types of play. Over at SheKnows, you can check out her recommendations for silicone, water and oil based lubes, as well as cream lubes that work best for hand jobs.

If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, Babeland offers a handy lube sampler pack:

For $6 you get to try out 6 of their bestselling lubes, including Entice by Babeland, Sliquid Swirl Green Apple, BabeLube, Liquid Silk, Maximus and Sliquid Silver Silicone Lube.

Finally, if you’re into edibles, you may want to give coconut oil a try. It smells and tastes great, and may provoke a Pavlovian sexual response in your lover anytime you cook Indian food!

Have you got a go-to lube, or are you still experimenting?

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