Lubes generally fall into three categories: water-based, oil-based, and silicone-based. While you can rely on oil and silicone-based lubes to give you the absolute most lubiness, they can degrade condoms and silicone toys, so it’s usually better to keep a bottle of water-based stuff around for general lubing up. Water-based lubes mean cleanup is easier, you can use them with all condoms and sex toys, and thanks to their versatility, they are usually easier to find.

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