Water based lube

A good water based lube is a versatile product that can be used for different needs in the medical and domestic environment. Water based lubricants can dissolve in water because they do not contain grease, silicone base or oil for additional lubrication.

How are water based lubes different from oil-based lubes?

Oil-based lubricants depend on silicone and other oil-based compounds for their slickness, which gives them a distinctive texture. They are best utilized in situations that carry the risk of dissolving the water lubricants. Astroglide silicone lubes are also used where water will corrode surfaces and other components.

What benefits do water based lubricants have over the others?

The natural water based lubricants are ideal for use in a variety of settings because they resemble body fluids. Users can choose between natural water based lubes and flavored water based lubes for personal use with latex based protection and silicone based adult toys because they are slippery and non-irritating.

Silicone based lubes provide more glide and carry the risk of damaging instruments because they are reactive to rubber based products. Water lubes do not react with any of these surfaces, making them an ideal option for invasive medical procedures, including the insertion of catheters and for use with medical gloves.

Organic water based lubes are favored because they are less messy. Water soluble lubricants are easy to wipe after personal or medical use. Astroglide silicone lubes can destroy hard surfaces, fabric, and paper by leaving unpleasant stains and making it difficult to clean the affected areas. Oil based lubes need to be cleaned thoroughly using abrasive cleaning materials.

Water lubes are hygienic because they provide an environment that is not friendly for the growth of microbes, which can contribute to the spread of harmful diseases. This makes it safe to use in hospitals and at home.