What is Lube?
Personal lubricants are specialized lubricants used during sexual acts, such as intercourse and masturbation,
to reduce friction to or between the penis and vagina, anus, or other body parts or applied to sex toys to reduce friction or to ease penetration.
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How much does a lube last?
While there aren’t standardized expiration dates for sexual goods like condoms and lubricants,
the benchmark is generally three to five years for the former and one to three years for the latter, says board-certified OB/GYN Lucky Sekhon, MD.
How does lube work
Lube works by reducing friction during sex, making vaginal and anal penetration and masturbation (either alone or with a partner) easier, more enjoyable, and less likely to cause irritation.
Though once considered a product for women in menopause to counter vaginal dryness resulting from decreased levels of estrogen, lube has become widely accepted and encouraged for sexual use at all ages.
Types of Lube
There are many types of lube, which fall into three broad categories.3
- Water-based: Safe to use with condoms and sex toys, easy to clean, and gentle on skin, but may not last as long as other types of lube
- Silicone-based: Safe to use with condoms, but unsafe to use in conjunction with silicone sex toys or diaphragms; less sticky and but lasts longer than water-based lube
- Oil-based: Unsafe to use with condoms or sex toys, as oil can break down latex and interfere with the effectiveness of condoms.4 Oil-based lube, such as coconut oil or petroleum jelly, can be used for some sex involving skin-to-skin contact.