Our specialists agree that water- and silicone-based lubricants are one of the best choices for each rubber and non-latex condoms. “You always want to go with silicone- or water-based lube with polyisoprene condoms,” says Stewart.
It’s a tough no for oils although, says Jenni Skyler, Ph.D., LMFT, CST, sexologist and director of The Intimacy Institute for Sex & Relationship Therapy. There are blended experiences on whether or not non-latex condoms can help oil, she notes. For latex condoms, analysis reveals that simply 60 seconds of publicity to grease can degrade the standard of latex, making it likelier to tear throughout intercourse. Because polyisoprene and latex are so chemically comparable, these non-latex condoms also can expertise latex erosion from mineral, coconut, or olive oils. “I prefer to steer clear of oil-based lubes with any condoms,” she says.
There could also be not less than a number of exceptions to that rule although.
(*6*) condoms are made out of plastic supplies, so your favourite oil-based lube in all probability will not corrode them. Howard and Stewart each say lambskin condoms are additionally seemingly nice to make use of with oil-based lubes. Also generally known as pure membrane condoms, lambskin condoms are created from the intestines of a lamb, Howard explains, so it is organic materials. “If anything,” she says, “oil would only moisturize a lambskin condom.”
If you are ever uncertain, examine the condom producer’s directions or web site. Or go along with Skyler’s recommendation and err on the facet of warning—keep away from the oil-based lubes and persist with water- or silicone-based choices.