10 Types of Lube and When to Use Them

Standard Lubricants

-Oil

Standard Lubricants

General-use lubricants can use a variety of bases: oil, water, silicone, or a hybrid blend of friction-reducing liquids.
Here, we will give you a basic overview of the standard types of lube, but if you wish to dive deeper into water, oil, and silicone based lubes, give our Lube Lowdown article a read where we break down all of the pros and cons for each!

Oil

Oil-based lubes use mineral oil or petroleum products, and/or natural products like avocado, olive, sunflower, grapeseed, and other organic oils. This type of lube is very slippery and may last for a long time. That extra slide can be great for handjobs or even shower sex (be careful – they can make the shower’s surface slippery!).

Oil-based lube is not recommended for use with latex condoms or toys. It can also leave stains and can increase the risk of infection if used for intercourse.

-Water

Water

Water-based lubes are better for most toys. This kind of personal lubricant may not be as slippery as oil-based lubes, and you’ll probably need to reapply more often. Water-based lube dissolves with water, but they are easier to clean up. They are among the best lubes for anal toys, and water-based products may also be the best kind of lubricants for condoms, too. 

-Silicone

Silicone

Silicone lubricants are hypoallergenic, more slippery than water-based lubes, and won’t dissolve underwater. This type of lube lasts a long time and is generally safe for sensitive skin, although it may leave stains. Silicone lubes shouldn’t be used with silicone sex toys, but they are good for many other activities, including anal sex.

-Hybrid

Hybrid

Hybrid lubricants have features of water- and silicone-based lubricants and are an attempt to offer the best of both worlds. Hybrids may provide superior lubrication for some activities, and they can be washed off with water. They may stain your sheets, however, and you should check to make sure they are ok with any toys or condoms you might use.

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Eco-Friendly Organic Lubricants

Eco-Friendly Organic Lubricants

This type of lube contains no artificial chemicals or preservatives. Organic lubes work well on sensitive skin, but you will want to keep them fresh since they tend to have a shorter shelf life than other lubes. 

Depending on their contents, organic products are good general-purpose lubricants, but they’re not the best lubes for condoms or anal sex toys. Lubes like this may cause irritation in some individuals, so always check the label. And be careful with products advertised as all-natural since all-natural does not necessarily mean organic.

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Cooling & Warming Lubricants

Cooling & Warming Lubricants

These lubricants work by stimulating specific receptors in your skin to create warm and cold sensations. While they may be used to enhance sex, some people find the sensation overwhelming. These lubes can enhance your encounters, but you may want to avoid this type of lube during anal sex or while you use  toys.

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Scented & Flavored Lubricants

Scented & Flavored Lubricants

Flavored lube is a favorite for oral play. Try it and see how long it takes to lick it off! These mostly water-based lubes can enhance any sex act by adding some sweet and tangy fun, and even a pleasant scent, to your oral sex life.

Since most flavored and scented lubes are water-based, they can be among the best lubricants for condoms, depending on your personal taste.

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Anal Lubricants

Anal Lubricants

These lubes are thicker, designed to last longer, and are safe for sensitive skin. Some varieties have a numbing agent that can reduce sensitivity, and others have chemicals that can tighten the muscles in your anus. Since this type of lube is designed for anal sex, it may be the best lube for anal toys, too. Just double-check to make sure the lube is water-based and doesn’t use chemicals or materials that could harm your toy.

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Slide into Satisfaction

Slide into Satisfaction

Using an assortment of different lubes can add exciting new facets to your sex life. At FeelGood Store, we carry a variety of personal lubricants that are oil, water, silicone, and hybrid-based. We have slick flavored and scented lubes, lubes that will tighten your ass, lubes that will make your dick tingle, the best-tasting lubricants for condoms, and more. 

FeelGood Store has almost any type of lube or gel you may want. Order a kit or a lubricant variety pack today and you’ll be ready for whatever sexual situation that pops up with a new fun scent, flavor, or sensation.