Anal Lube

Anal sex toys all require one thing: anal lube. This is because lubing makes the toy more slippery so that a much smoother penetration can occur. This helps with ejaculation since the sex toy’s job is easier because of this.

However, the right lube is different for certain people and certain toys. First, you have to see what type of lubrication is best for you and your partner(s).

• Petroleum-based lube is great for anal sex because it is usually thicker than other types of lubrication. However, it doesn’t mesh in well with latex since it destroys it and it also stains easily. So, condoms cannot be used and trusting your partner(s) is essential to using this type of lube.


• Water-based lube works for anal sex also, but has many other features such as flavoring. It also is great since it doesn’t stain and also works with other forms of birth control. However, it won’t hold up as much during long sex sessions because of its thinness, but some more wetness will bring it right back.


• Silicone-based lube is very similar to water-based lube, except that it can hold up underwater since it is thicker. The only flaw is that it can’t be used with other silicone sex toys because it doesn’t react well with it.


• Oil-based lube is ideal for the organic lover since it’s made from natural products. However, it has many of the qualities that petroleum-based anal lube possesses, but is usable in the vagina as well.

You should be aware that some forms of lube can’t be used with certain anal sex toys. For example, jelly rubber anal sex toys can only be used with water-based lube since it can deteriorate the toy. Other anal sex toys have strict lube usage, so check out the material Web page for whatever material your anal sex toy is made of.

Now that you know what type of anal lube you want to use, you now have to learn how much you should use. Using too little lube will make uncomfortable penetration and too much lubrication is just a mess. In order to know how much you use, you have to feel how slick the lubricated toy is.

Being slick is good, but you should not have it be slippery, which is a sign that you put on too much. You need to put enough on (about the size of a button of those pair of jeans on the floor) to just get it going in smoothly.

Also, lube should be put on at body temperature, so squirting into your hand before lubrication is highly recommended. Unless, of course, you want it nice and cold!

Truly think about which lube sounds right for you, your partner(s) and your toy(s). After all, picking the wrong lubrication can lead to a less pleasurable experience!