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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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Lube & WellnessVetted pick
Sliquid Silk Hybrid Lube
Braise ratingHighly Recommended
H2O with a little silicone and some cream blended in. It lasts longer than a water-based lube and still washes off with water, but it isn't for silicone toys.
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At a glance
- Type
- Hybrid
- Category
- Lube & Wellness
- Price
- $15
- Sold by
- Sliquid
How it rates
How we vetted it
We haven't used Silk. This take rests on Sliquid's partner info sheet and training, the product page on sliquid.com, and how a hybrid sits between the H2O and Silver lubes we've already reviewed.
What works well
Sliquid builds Silk on its H2O base: the bottle is 82% purified water, blended with 9% silicone (dimethicone) and cream emollients for a lotion-like glide. The silicone keeps it slick longer than a straight water-based lube, and the water base means it rinses off with water rather than needing soap. It's glycerin and paraben free, vegan, unflavored and unscented, with a listed pH of 4.1 to 4.4, and Sliquid calls it non-staining. Sliquid's FAQ says all of its lubricants are compatible with all condom types. The extra staying power helps most with hand play, massage and longer evenings.
Why we chose it
- Lasts longer than water-based
- Washes off with water
- Non-staining and unscented
- Glycerin and paraben free
- Condom-safe
In your room
This is the bottle for the longer evenings, including a massage that turns into more. It cleans up like H2O, with warm water and a washcloth, and it shouldn't mark the sheets. Use it on bodies, glass or steel, and reach for H2O or Sassy when a silicone toy comes out. Store the bottle with the glass and steel toys, not on top of the silicone ones.
Pairs with
- Compare: Sliquid Silverfull silicone, for the shower and bath
- Compare: Sliquid H2Othe water-based base, safe on every toy
- Njoy Pfun Plugstainless steel, so the silicone in Silk is no concern
- Massage night at homeguide
- Choosing and using lubricantguide
Skip it if
Most of your toys are soft silicone, or you want lube for the shower. H2O or Sassy cover the first case and Silver covers the second.
Who it's for
Couples who find water-based lube dries too fast but don't want silicone lube's soap-and-towel cleanup, and whose toys are glass, steel or hard plastic.
Where it fits in the room
Picture it in a Japandi room.
The right piece lands better in a room that was planned for the two of you. Start from the Japandi look in the Room Designer, set the light and the layout, and see the space come together around it.
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Also on our shortlist
Sliquid H2O Water-Based Lube
Water-Based
Sliquid Silver Silicone
Silicone
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