Here is your basic guide to knowing what lubes there are, and what they can do for you to enhance sex play.

Water-based lubricants come in either a flavorless or flavored variety. ID Glide is one the most common brands. The benefit of water-based lubricants is the wide array of uses. All sex toy materials can be used, and water-based lubes are great for intercourse, as the lubricant will not degrade the latex of a condom. Please note that if you have an allergy to glycerin – as most if not all water-based lubricants contain glycerin, you may require a different type of lube. Due to the nature of the water-based lubricant, it may be necessary to add some extra for extended play.

Flavored lubricants, such as ID Juicy Lube are water-based (due to the nature of being) edible with a variety of fruit flavors such as Kiwi, Strawberry, Cool Mint, Pina Colada, Peach among others. Because they contain sugars, it is important to ensure that these sorts of lubes are not used internally in the vagina due to infections.

Silicone-based lubricants vary in its composition and therefore requires that you purchase the right type, as some are compatible with latex condoms, while others can break down the condom, leading to an increase in tears or breakage. ID Millennium is latex condom compatible.
The key benefit of a silicon lubricant is that is doesn’t dry up as water lubricant will, and thus does not generally require re-application for extended play. It feels like coating on the skin and is much different feel from that of water-based lubricants.

Pjur Eros is a premium brand that while many have tried to duplicate, have fallen short of the mark. For those who prefer silicon lubricant, or want to try a better version, this is it. It goes on really thin, and greatly adds to the lubrication for intercourse. This means that the product will last longer than a water-based lube of similar size. Pjur Eros also has the additional benefit of not staining the sheets as other silicone lubricants may stain because of chemical composition Oil-based lubricants are not typically for insertion, as oil lubricants can harbor bacteria resulting in infections. Oil lubes are specialized for male masturbation because they can add lubrication without the mess and re-application of water lubricants, or the need to use soap to clean up with silicon lubricant. Oil can be wiped away with a towel, or cleansing wipes which are more discreet than requiring a wash afterwards.

Massage oils are usually oil based, and can include Vitamin E, which can be great conditioning of the skin. Because they scented and based on their oil-based nature, they are for external use only. However certain massage oils can be water-based, must still be used externally, but are also edible.