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Choosing and using lubricant
The main types of lube, what each one is good at, what it's safe with, which ingredients to skip, and how to use enough of it.
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A vetted pick, chosen for the Braise catalog on merit, never for payment. Here's what earns it a place and who it's for.
Our verdict
The safe default lube: works with every toy and every condom, has a short ingredient list, and costs very little. Its only real flaw is drying out a little fast.
How it rates
CompatibilityExcellent
IngredientsExcellent
LongevityStrong
FeelVery good
ValueExcellent
How we vetted it
Vetted on ingredients, pH, toy and condom compatibility, and staying power, from Sliquid's published ingredient list and specs plus hundreds of verified-buyer reviews.
What works well
H2O is purified water thickened with plant cellulose, with no glycerin, parabens, or glycols, and it's vegan, unscented, and unflavored. Sliquid lists a pH of about 4 to 4.4, close to the vagina's natural range. Because it's water-based it's safe with silicone toys and latex condoms, and it rinses off without staining sheets. It's sold in sizes from single-use pillows to an 8.5-ounce bottle, and it's one of the cheapest good lubes you can buy.
Who it's for
Almost everyone, and especially anyone with sensitive skin or a drawer full of silicone toys.
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