Oil-based lubes are some of the slickest on the market and good for most toys, but they cannot be used with latex condoms. Water-based lube dries up quickly but is toy safe. Silicone lube is super slick and safe to use with latex condoms, but it’s expensive, stains sheets, and cannot be used with silicone toys. If you douche in the shower, as many guys do, you will need to use a silicone or oil-based lube that will not wash off with water (or a good, unscented hair conditioner made of natural oils).įor sex, gay men have an unlimited buffet of lubes to choose from, all with different features, benefits, and uses. If you use a douching bulb, hose, or enema, you will probably need to use some kind of lube. We have to know which substances irritate the anal lining and which ones do not (do not use anything with tea tree oil), which lubes work with latex condoms and which ones do not, and how to get creative in a pinch, when all you have at your disposal is a kitchen, bathroom, or garage.Įven before you get greased up, most guys prep for sex by douching with water, which is generally considered harmless as long as you release all of it. Gay sex is a wonderland of fluids, liquids, lotions, and lubes - and a smart bottom is basically a chemist.
