Water based vs Silicone based lubricants. Which lube is best.
Many people believe that women are always wet when they’re sexually in the mood. While this certainly can be true, there are many reasons such as stress, lack of sleep and hormones that may result in aroused women experiencing some form of vaginal dryness.
The vast lubricant selection is glycerin-free and paraben-free at Sensual Flix Adult Boutique in Ottawa and can definitely make condoms feel more comfortable, pleasurable and natural. Sliquid, Astroglide, ID Lube. Using a “lubricated” condom can be in-effective against vaginal dryness. Lubrication is applied to a condom once they’re rolled up, just before the condom foil is sealed. This usually results in condoms that are inconsistently lubricated. Wet only at the tip of the condom, while dry along the shaft and base. By applying a condom compatible lubricant which is water based – to the outside of the condom, sex with condoms becomes much better and much safer.
Regardless of whether or not you use condoms, lacking personal lubrication during sex can be uncomfortable, distracting and sometimes painful. Most women may experience a time when additional lubrication would greatly improve both comfort and sexual pleasure for her and for her partner.
This is likely the reason that many couples who use a high quality lube from Sensual Flix Adult Boutique wouldn’t have sex without it. Not all lubes are the same. So let’s take a look:
Water-based lubricants are slippery and may need to be reapplied a few times. They are easy to clean up with soap and water. At Sensual Flix Adult Boutique there are many high-quality (body safe) choices that are petrochemical-free, glycerin-free and paraben free.
Silicone-based lubricants are a little more slippery and can be used in hot tubs, showers and swimming pools. They are less likely to need multiple re-applications in comparison to the water based lubes. Avoid getting them on surfaces you don’t want to slip on.
- Always use a water based or silicone based lube with a latex condom.
- Never use an oil based lubricant with latex condoms including, baby oil, coconut oil or you can run the risk of the condom breaking on you.
- Not only will the slipperiness of lubricant enhance your enjoyment, it can also make sex with condoms much safer.
- Arousal lubes which are generally water based can enhance the experience by warming and tingling.
- Flavored lubricants which are also water based can add a certain tastiness. They come in many different flavors. At Sensual Flix Adult Boutique there are also organic lubes.

