Which is the Best Lube?

Best Long-Lasting Lube:

Silicone Lube

Silicone-based lubes give us the best of both worlds: the highly-arousing, slick feel of oil plus the safety-first advantages of water-based lube.

Silicone lube is generally more expensive, but the long-lasting properties mean you won’t need to keep topping up your lubrication and you’ll probably need less of it too. Silicone lube is even waterproof, making slippery sex in the shower or bath a possibility.

Silicone will not harm condoms, but one note of caution: do not use silicone lube with silicone sex toys.

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Best for Oral Sex:

Flavoured Lube

Wonderful for oral sex, flavoured lube makes foreplay great fun and tasty, too. Our best-selling flavoured lubricants are from Durex and in lots of fruity flavours.

We love Sliquid Swirl lubes as they don't contain any glycerin or sugar-derivatives that can meddle with vaginal pH. Sliquid's delicious flavours include strawberry pomegrante, blue raspberry, green apple and cherry vanilla.

Flavoured lubricants are equally as suitable for penetrative sex, so oral sex doesn't have to be the main agenda when using these delicious treats.

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Best for Anal Play:

Anal Lube

The consistency of anal lubes is much thicker than that of ordinary lubes. This extra thickness helps protect the sensitive skin of the anus and many also offer a moisturising effect too. When using anal lube, apply it both to your anus and your sex toys or partner. Although it might be difficult to achieve penetration at first, you'll appreciate the ultra slick feel once you get into the swing of things.

Maximus Anal Lubricant (£9.99) and Lovehoney Discover Anal Lubricant (£4.99) are both Lovehoney favourites and designed to stay slippery for longer to enable safe and enjoyable anal play.

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Best for Indulgence:

Organic Lube

An increasingly popular choice for those concerned with the environment and sensitivity, organic lubes such as Sliquid Organics Natural Gel Lube (£10.99) are often fortified with beneficial ingredients and soothing botanical extracts. Using plant-based cellulose for thickness, these lubes are safe to use and ideal for those investing in a healthy lifestyle and clear conscience.

All Yes Organic Lubes meet the Soil Association Organic Standard, are Vegetarian Society approved and made from all-natural ingredients, with oil-based or water-based lubes available from the range.

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Best for New Sensation:

Warming and Cooling Lube

Fast becoming a must-have in every bedside cabinet, warming and cooling lubes are a fun and easy way to spice up your sex life. They're water-based lubes that contain special ingredients that feel warm or cool on the skin - and react when you start rubbing or blowing. There are a variety of stimulating lubricants and gels available, designed to stimulate, increase desire and introduce women to intense orgasms.

Designed for both solo play or as an accessory for better sex with your partner, stimulating lubes have are designed to add a little extra orgasmic zing to your sex life.

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