LUBRICANTS
Personal lubricants are mainly used to assist in replenishing the natural lubricants that the human body produces. The use of lubricants can protect the body from painful abrasions, especially when trying to accommodate a larger object into a smaller opening or during extended intercourse sessions.

Lubricant types and ingredients

Water-based: Water-based lubricants are great all-purpose lubricants. Water-based lubricants are compatible with condoms and toys.  Water-based lubricants quickly wash off with warm water and just a small amount of soap. Glycerin is one of the most common ingredients found in a majority of water-based lubes. Glycerin is a sugar derivative. Most women use glycerin/water-based lubricants without any issues. However, some women may be prone to yeast infections, have sensitive skin, or may be allergic to certain types of glycerin. If a female guest has such concerns, it would be a good idea to suggest a glycerin-free lube.

Some water-based lubricants tend to dry or evaporate easily. Adding a small amount of water or saliva to the lube as it is being used may help to re-activate or reinvigorate the lubrication.  Some water-based lubricants need to be reapplied frequently.  A generalized assumption of water-based lubrication is that all water-based lubes tend to get “sticky” or “tacky” while using them.  An easy way to dispel this myth is to invite guests to test in-store samplers thus demonstrating different consistencies and characteristics of each.

Silicone-based: Silicone lubricants contain various types and grades of silicone such as Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol. Dimethicone is the highest grade silicone.  The best silicone lubrincants will contain Dimethicone with no added ingredients.  Silicone in a liquid form can be generalized as being a skin protectant. It is not a moisturizer; in fact, it helps to lock moisture into the skin by lightly coating the skin’s top layer. This is what makes silicone lubricants ideal for intercourse or sex toy play underwater.

Pure silicone-based lubricants are hypoallergenic and an excellent choice for use with condoms. Be cautious when using silicone-lubes in bathtubs or on slick surfaces. Silicone makes slippery surfaces very slick! Silicone washes off skin and hard surfaces with a cloth, warm water, and soap. Cleaning silicone-based lubricant off toys is best done with a sex toy cleaner. Silicone-based lubricants are fantastic liquids to use for sensual massage.  They do not clog pores and do not require clean up after a massage.