Here's what all you women need to know about using lube
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Last updated on - Oct 1, 2018, 15:15 IST01/5Using lube for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Types Of Lubes: There are three different types of lubes - water based, silicone based and oil based. Water-based lubes are the most common ones and can be washed easily. Silicone based lubes are thicker and more consistent which makes them the best lubes to use. Oil based lubes are often hard to find but they work well too.
02/5There Are Better Ways Of Applying Lube
Well, there isn't really a wrong way to apply lube but knowing how to apply it properly won't cause you any harm will it? If you're using a condom, you should ideally put some lube in the semen reservoir as this will control the friction between the penis and the condom. For unprotected sex, just apply some lube on the tip of the penis and once it enters the vagina it will spread everywhere. Do remember that with lube, less is always more.
03/5Lube Does NOT Affect Fertility
Most people believe that lube can affect a man's fertility but that's just a myth. Unless your lube contains spermicide, there is no such proof that it can affect your fertility. It is true that lube can reduce sperm motility, but there are no such recorded cases of it affecting fertility as well.
04/5Silicone Lube Shouldn't Be Used With Silicone Sex Toys
Yes, this is true. Silicone lube can break down silicone-based sex toys. So, if you're going to opt for these toys, it's best to pair them with water-based lubes as they won't do anything to the toys. You can also use silicone-based lubes with silicone based condoms.
05/5Pump Bottles Are Your Best Bet
We're not against the screw top bottles, but pump bottles are a lot easier to access and they're also a lot less messy as compared to screw top bottles. This way only one of your hand gets covered in lube which makes sure that not everything gets slippery, wet and messy.