Lubricant can make sexual encounters both more comfortable and more exciting for both parties. As you start to shop for lubricant, however, you'll soon realize that there are two main types: silicone and water-based lubricant. While silicone has its place and works well in wet environments, such as in the shower, water-based lubrication tends to be the better choice in other circumstances. Here are a few of the advantages of water-based lubricant.

You don't have to worry about silicone allergies

Some people are allergic or sensitive to silicone. And sometimes, people do not realize they are allergic to silicone until they use it as a lubricant, which leads to some pretty uncomfortable reactions and situations. Water-based lubricants are much less likely to cause any reaction. If you're not sure whether your partner is allergic to silicone, or if you're not sure if you are allergic to silicone, using water-based lubricant alleviates that concern. 

The lubricant will absorb into your skin when you're done

Water-based lubricant is not messy. Even if you use quite a lot, most of it will eventually get absorbed into your skin when you're done. This means you don't have to worry about cleaning up or about the lubricant getting all over your clothing. If the water-based lubricant does end up on the sheets or on your clothing, it should not stain. It will wash out easily with standard laundry detergent.

Water-based lubricant has a more natural feeling

Sometimes silicone lubricant can feel almost too slick. If this is the feeling you're going for, then that's fine, but if you want things to feel a bit more natural down there, then water-based lubricant is the way to go. It will more closely mimic the feeling of your body's natural lubricant, and it will also combine well with your body's natural lubrication to enhance pleasure.

Water-based lubricant is more affordable

The ingredients used to make water-based lubricants cost less than those needed to make silicone-based lubricants. After all, water costs less than almost everything. If you are on a tight budget, then water-based lubricant is the way to go. Prices vary by brand, but there is often a price difference of at least a couple of dollars for a 5-ounce bottle.

Silicone lubricant is worth trying if you know you're not allergic, but water-based lubricant does tend to be the more versatile, affordable, everyday choice. Purchase some for yourself and enjoy.

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