If you’re planning to engage in safe sex and you want to use lubricant, make sure it’s water-based. Oil-based lubricant can damage latex condoms, leaving you vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Water-based lubricants are safe to use with all types of condoms and are also easier to clean up, making them a convenient and reliable choice for protected sex.

Flesh to flesh?

Before putting on your or his condom, put a bit of water-based lubricant inside it. The squishy lubricant will create a flesh-to-flesh sensation. Don’t use too much though, or the condom could slip off. Just a drop or two inside the tip is enough to add that extra layer of pleasure while still ensuring the condom stays in place. It’s a simple trick that can improve comfort and increase sensation for both partners, especially during longer sessions.

A tasty mouthful

Add flavour based lubricant on the outside of the condom to make oral sex tastier. Flavoured lubes come in many varieties—strawberry, mint, vanilla, even chocolate—and can help make oral sex a more enjoyable and playful experience. Be sure to choose lubes that are specifically labeled as safe for oral use to avoid any irritation or unpleasant taste. Using flavoured lube with condoms also helps reduce the risk of STDs during oral sex by keeping things both safe and delicious.

Why is wetter better for safe sex?

Plenty of lubrication reduces the risks of small tears that can be the result of too much friction while having sex. These tiny tears around the vagina or the anus provide openings for all kinds of STDs. So, lubrication makes sex not just more fun, but also safer! It also reduces discomfort, prevents chafing, and encourages longer, more satisfying sessions—making it an essential part of your safe sex toolkit.