Anal Lubricants and Relaxants

Lubricant or “lube” not only helps protect the anus from damage during anal penetration but can also help reduce the risk of infections and relieve pain that may be encountered during sex or for trying penetration for the first time. There are many different varieties of lube available on the market, which are classified into three main categories. Water based, Silicone Based and Oil based. The main differences between these categories of lubes is their feel consistency, how long they last for, what they are to be used for and the ingredients which they contain.
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Silicone Lubricant: Is it safe?

I remember when personal lube choices were limited. It was a choice between KY Jelly (never made for the friction of sex, it became gummy and made rubber cement like balls all over you) and Crisco (rancid sheets and bacterial infections). Lubes have definitely come a long way. I walked one distributor’s hallowed isles of lubricant last year- 3 full long isles, with both sides completely packed.
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