Anal lubricants are thick, slippery lube made out of water, silicone, or oil for anal play. This type of lube is thicker than regular lube, so there’s zero friction when the sex toys move inside your rectum.
Specialized water-based lube for anal sex like the Sliquid Sassy is made ultra-thick.
Water-based anal lubes don’t leave stains and pair well with condoms.
Silicone-Based Lubes
Silicone-based anal lube lasts long, preventing you from having to reapply it frequently.
Silicone lubes are also naturally thicker and slippery, minimizing friction. Those made for anal play like the Pjur Backdoor are even more so.
Hybrid Lubes
Combining water and silicone, hybrid lube lasts extra long, without staining your sheets.
Hybrid anal lubes provide the slippery glide of silicone, while being compatible with silicone toys, such as the Intimate Earth Plush Super Thick.
Organic or Natural Lubes
These are lubes made out of natural ingredients like coconut, aloe vera, almond oil, etc. For example, the Boy Butter Original is coconut oil-based.
Organic lubes are compatible with all toy materials, long-lasting, and yet, odorless and free of allergic ingredients.
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What is the best type of lube for anal play?
Silicone-based lubes are the best for anal play, due to their baseline slippery quality and thickness. But silicone lube doesn’t react well to silicone items- which is often the main material in anal sex toys.
Hybrid lube with more water percentage and low silicone percentage is the second best option as it retains the slickness of silicone.
Can I use regular lube for anal?
You can use regular vaginal lube for anal. But you will have to use a huge amount compared to anal lube.
Regular lube doesn’t account for the thickness and slipperiness needed for the anal passage, as the anus doesn’t produce natural lubricant itself.
What ingredients should I avoid in anal lube?
If you have sensitive skin, you should avoid glycerine, paraben, petroleum, glycol, and gluconate.
It’s not to say you can’t use products with these ingredients in them. But these products do have a higher risk of causing irritation and allergies.
How much lube should I use for safe anal play?
There’s no correct amount of lube you can use for safe anal play, though you should always use more rather than less. Listen to your body and apply enough lube to feel comfortable and relaxed.
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Tips for Choosing Anal Lubes
Avoid Harsh Chemicals: If you are unsure about your sensitivity level, it’s best to avoid glycerin, petroleum, paraben, and other harsh chemicals capable of causing inflammation.
pH Level: World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using anal lube with a pH level of 5.5 to 7. Make sure to get your lube in this range.
Thickness: Whether your lube is water-based, silicone, or natural, it should be thick. The thickness allows a smooth glide of the toy against your rectum, so your anus isn’t torn in any way.
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