Anal Lubricants Make Good Sex Great

Using anal lubricants during anal play, anal masturbation, and anal sex is not only recommended, it is strongly suggested! The anal lubricants today come in many different textures, consistencies, and varieties. There are so many different types of anal lube, in fact, that it can sometimes be very difficult knowing which lubricants are right for which sexual activity. Here is a quick breakdown of the nitty gritty of anal lubricants. There are many types of anal lubricants that you may want to experiment with and have fun with. Some of them are safe with all anal sex, some are safe with only certain kinds of sex toys, and some anal lubricants you should stay away from altogether. Water based lube is the most common and safest of the anal lubricants. It is very natural because of the water, and is also popular since many people find it to be non irritating. Another bonus for water based sex lubes is that there are no chemicals to break down latex, which is good news for condom wearers. One word of caution, though, about the water based lubes, is that some people find that water based lubes made with glycerin or sugar can cause an infection. Unfortunately, it is usually the flavored sex lubes that contain the sugar and glycerin, so be careful it is the flavored lubes that are NOT for use in the anus, unless they are sugar free. Oil based personal lubes are not recommended for use with condoms, diaphragms, and sex toys. Oil based lubricants can break down latex and some plastics, so stay away from oil based lubes if you are using these birth control methods or even if you are not sure if it would be safe or not. Oil based lubricants should be avoided all together for anal sex, so unless you are using your hand only to masturbate, dont use it. Oil lubes are also frowned upon because the oil can coat the rectum and lead to a bacterial infection at the area. Silicone based anal lubricants are a newer kind of lube. They are safe to use with condoms and latex products, so your sex toys will stay safe when used with the silicone anal lube, for the most part. Use caution, though, if you have toys that are made of silicone. The lube could cause breakdown damage to your special toys. Silicone based ones also last longer than water based lubes, not drying out nearly as quickly. However, the lube can be hard to wash off, and can still irritate the anus if it is left there for too long. Many drug stores and retail stores carry anal lubricants. Feel free to experiment with the different kinds of lube available to find which one for which activity is best. It is a good idea, too, to test the anal lubricant on your skin to test for an allergic reaction to it or oversensitivity.