Silicone Based Lubricant

Silicone lubricant is a very popular type of personal lubricant.  It's popularty comes down to the quality and properties of the silicone base. Typically speaking, silicone lubricant is thicker, more viscous, and much longer-lasting than water based lube.  The feel of silicone lubricant is completely different than that of water-based lube. 

Once it is on, you usually won’t need to reapply it so it is perfect for longer play sessions or just a very smooth and silky play session. In most cases, silicone lubricants have very few ingredients beyond just liquid silicone. 

Occasionally they will also include an aloe extract or vitamin E for added moisturizing to the skin but that’s about it. Due to this small ingredient list, silicone lube is actually an ideal lubricant for those that tend to experience irritation from other lubricant types. Silicone lube has fewer additives than water based lubes so it is much less likely to irritate or cause a reaction.

This is because silicone lubricant is not absorbed into the skin or mucous membranes like water based lube is. Silicone has much larger molecules and these glide over the skin as they are too large to be absorbed. This is why it is so long-lasting. It will remain on the skin until you decide to remove it.

Because silicone lube is so safe it is recommended for everybody as long as you do now have a silicone allergy. Silicone lubricant is a great choice for all kinds of play whether you are using it alone during masturbation or with a partner. It can be safely used in any orifice and it won’t irritate your skin. If you want a lubricant that is thick and super silky, this is the best option for you.

Silicone lubricant is a great option for vaginal sex. It will create a smooth, comfortable sensation and reduce any possible irritation. The vagina is a very sensitive area with thin skin that can tear easily. Any tears, even tiny micro tears make you more susceptible to contracted infections, and silicone lubricant is thick and long lasting which greatly reduces this risk. Not only this, due to the fact that silicone lubricant cannot be absorbed into the skin or membranes of the vagina, it does not affect the natural PH level of this area, nor does it affect the osmolality of the vaginal skin. If someone tends to get bacterial infections frequently, silicone lubricant is the better option over water based as it will soothe the area rather than mess with the natural bacteria of the vagina. And of course, silicone lube can work wonders for vaginal dryness as it will add temporary moisture to the area and make sex much more comfortable for both partners. Vaginas don’t always get wet on cue and there are a lot of different reasons for that. Hormones, menopause, contraception, stress, anxiety and medications can all impact the vagina's ability to self-lubricate regardless of the arousal level of the female. Using a silicone lubricant will make things feel much better but also remove the stress that this can cause and give you both peace of mind knowing that it isn’t going to dry out.

Absolutely and you definitely should use it with latex condoms. Silicone is actually one of the common options that you will find on pre-lubricated condoms as it is compatible with latex and keeps things gliding smoothly. 

However, pre-lubricated condoms typically only have small amounts of lubricant so it is recommend to add  silicone lubricant to the outside of the condom to prevent friction and ensure that the condom stays intact. 

Lubricant is essential for use with condoms to prevent the delicate latex from tearing so using a silicone lube will ensure that wetness last for your full play session whereas water based lube may start to dry out and need reapplication.

Now, remember that lubricant is not just for the outside of the condom. Use a few drops inside the condom too to really enhance the experience for the wearer. You will probably forget you are even wearing one if you use some silicone lubricant on the inside as it will make the sensation feel smooth and a lot more lifelike. Just make sure you don’t go overboard as too much slipperiness might end up with the condom slipping around. Just a few drops are all you need to make a world of difference.

Silicone lubricant is the best option for lube during any backdoor anal play.  That is unless you are using a silicone toy as well.  Silicone lubricant will destroy the harder silicone toy.

Lubricant is essential when it comes to any kind of anal play. The rectum is full of nerve endings that feel amazing when stimulated but it is also a very delicate area with fine skin that tears easily. And unlike the vagina, this is not a self-lubricating area so it needs some anal lubricant to make sure that it not only feels amazing but so that it is safe to play there without causing tears in the skin. 

Because, like the vagina this time, it makes you more susceptible to infections and it can hurt too! And that is definitely not fun.

It is commonly known that silicone lubricant is the best option for anal sex and anal play including with sex toys.

While silicone lubricant is an amazing option for most activities, it’s only real drawback is that it can not be used with most silicone sex toys. This is due to the fact ‘like bonds with like’ – in this context meaning that the liquid silicone of the lube will try to bond with the solid silicone of the sex toy which can result in the surface of the toy becoming tacky and warped. If this happens, the toy is no longer body safe as the silicone surface loses its smoothness and becomes porous.

Now, there are some instances where this rule does not apply but that is only with toys made from premium grade silicone, but these come with a much bigger price tag and are not always clearly labeled as such. As a rule, unless stated on the toy's packaging that it is safe to use with silicone lubricant, stick to water based lube with your silicone sex toys.

Silicone is a great choice of lubricant for any hard sex toys such as glass, wood, metal, and plastic.  

 

Silicone lubricant cannot be used with:

• Silicone sex toys
• Fleshlights
• TPR sex toys
• TPE sex toys
• PVC sex toys
• Rubber sex toys
• Jelly sex toys

While the ingredients themselves may not contain animal by-products, most lubricants are still tested on animals before being deemed safe for humans. Luckily there are some brands that are avoiding this to ensure that their products are vegan and cruelty-free. Finding these is usually pretty easy as they tend to place it loudly and proudly on their labels and so they should! A few awesome brands making amazing cruelty free silicone lubricants are Wicked and Sliquid.

As you know, silicone lube won’t be absorbed into your skin, it won’t be absorbed into your sex toys and it can’t simply be washed away in the water. So how do you clean up afterward? With soap. Easy huh? Yup, all you need to do is use some warm water and mild soap and it will come off anywhere on your external body. Now, this does make it a bit more difficult if you are trying to remove it internally. Wiping with some toilet paper or a wet wipe will help though.

To remove it from your sex toys, you can stick to the warm water and soap, or a sex toy cleaner or sex toy wipe will do the trick too. Also, keep in mind that silicone lubes may stain your sheets or clothing so try to avoid getting it on these as much as possible. Generally, the better the quality of the lube, the least likely it is to stain.