Vibrator Lubrication

It may be good to know before you buy a vibrator which types of lubrication will work best. Generally, water-based lubes are the preferred choice for vibrators and other adult toys. Water-based lubes wont damage any of the previously mentioned sex toy materials and they work extremely well. The following is a list of the different types of lubrication and which sex toys theyre compatible with.

Water-Based Lubrication:

This is the most common form of lubrication used today. Containing mostly water, water-based lubes will not stain your clothes or sheets, are safe with all sex toys, and are often pleasant tasting. Available in both flavored and non-flavored varieties, they are long lasting and easy to clean.


Silicone-Based Lubrication:

Silicone-based lubes are a high-tech version of water-based lube. All of the ingredients are the same, except that silicone lubes do not contain any water and are completely waterproof. They also dont dry out like water-based lubes do so they tend to last longer. Silicone lubricant is safe to use with all sex toys except those made of silicone or Cyberskin. You will likely ruin a silicone or Cyberskin toy if it comes in contact with silicone-based lubricant.

 

Oil-Based Lubrication:

Oil-based lubes consist of common oils such as vegetable oil and is not recommended for use with sex toys. Oil-based lubes are OK for masturbation and generally considered safe for consumption, but they often leave an oily residue, can be difficult to wash off your body parts, may stain clothing and have been known to cause infection if allowed to stay in the vagina. Oil-based lubes are not compatible with latex based sex toys, condoms and some latex-based birth control devices.


Petroleum-Based Lubrication:

Petroleum-based lubes are made with mineral oil or petroleum jelly. As their name implies, petroleum-based lubes contain primarily petroleum products. While they are commonly used for masturbation and anal play, petroleum-based lubes tend to stain sheets and clothing and are not easy to wash off hands and other body parts. Petroleum-based lubes include Vaseline, baby oil and K-Y Jelly. It is important to know that Petroleum will dissolve latex, and should not be used with latex toys.