Silicone for everything but silicone toys (Pink) and water based for all our silicone toys ( System JO, Climax H20 are our favorites but we also use others). We are always looking for new ones to try.

I use the same lube... O'My natural lube, for both. But I have never tried a silicone lube. For those of you who prefer it for sex, why?

I use a water-based lube for everything--but I've never actually tried a silicone lube before, so I might have to give that a go.

Silicone lube is just fantastic. With the water based lubes I've tried (there's been a lot of um!) they get absorbed quickly and usually have a really runny consistency. Where as silicone lube glides, it's a little thicker, and it always stays wet (even in the bath or pool!). Silicone lube is also good for people with sensitive skin (if you buy a kind without additives)...

I use Maximus or Probe for everything. They're both water-based, thicker and don't dry up fast. I've tried the 'fake' Boy Butter, which is a creamier water-based lube. My experiences with silicone lube have left me not really interested in putting it in any holes, mine or someone else's, though I guess that's very subjective. Last one I used was Gun Oil...

Hmmm--the silicone lube without additives sounds good, but then, so do Maximus and Probe, since they're water-based. A thicker lube would definitely be nice--the stuff I'm using now is pretty runny.

I have tried to love silicone based lubes, but they just don't cut it for me. I've actually found that they tend to be incredibly watery and difficult to control because of it. They seem to spread really fast and don't stay where I need it, thus forcing me to apply more. The greasy feeling also bugs me. I prefer the thicker lubes like Maximus for toy play and anal. I am currently in love with Sliquid Silk and Liquid Silk (same company that makes Maximus) which are both hybrids and creamy which is much more natural feeling to me. They are my first choice for penis to vaginal sex, but aren't safe with silicone toys because of the silicone in them. I've found that silicone lube doesn't last as long as Maximus does for me, because the Maximus stays where I put it and doesn't end up feeling like somebody prayed me down with Pam. Silicone also leaves more friction than a good water based lube does, which I don't like. The Hybrid water based lubes with silicone in them seem to be my favorites, though they won't knock Maximus off the pedestal for me.

I used a sample of Bodyfluid (silicone lube by fun factory) last night, and we fell asleep right after sex, without bothering to clean up first, gross I know. Anyways I was still greasy for our "good morning" sex, and while it was nice to not have to put on more lube, I didn't feel sexy at all. I purposefully avoided looking at the sheets, because I am sure they are a mess. Water based lubes don't stain either as a general rule, which is nice for messy people like my husband and I. I want to try the O'My flavored and natural lubes too, as they sound fantastic.

I think the whole debate over which is better, silicone or water based, is such a personal choice. For me the cons outweigh the pros for silicone lube, but for others the pros outweigh the cons. I would suggest anyone who uses lube for vaginal uses (I haven't tried either for anal play yet) at least try one of the Liquid Silk or Sliquid Silk lubes, as they feel amazing and are long lasting but easy to clean off. They really are awesome

I have also not had great experiences with silicone lube but I'm so attracted to Pink that I may try again. Thanks for all the input.

I know I've read it in a review, but I can't remember which or who. What were the "premium" silicone lubricant ingredients? I thought I remember there being three that were the "good" ones.
Thanks if anyone knows!

Most of the time, I use a simple water-based lube with no glycerin, and that's just because I hate the idea of switching up for different things, like, "Well, THIS lube is what we'll use for foreplay, but THIS lube is what we'll use for sex, unless we're in a certain position, and then we'll use THIS lube," etcetera etcetera. A little bit of a really good and simple silicone lube is fine by me if it's what my partner wants, although I hate the staining from silicone lubes, and I REALLY hate that I have to do extra clean-up with it.

Bulma, do you use pink for intercourse? I know it might sound silly but because they label is as being for women, it makes me think it's only for masturbation. LOL

haha, two months late on this! I just wanted to put my two cents. For intercourse i use silicone lubricant, the lack of needing to reapply is a great help as well as not feeling sticky. I use water based on most of my toys..most of my toys are silicone. For silicone, i prefer Pjur Backdoor, because it has a muscle relaxant. for water based, i prefer sliquid H2O ride, which is the male packaging of sliquid sassy.

I wanted to say from reading others entries, Bulma, I know you stated

grr....it happened again, part of my post got cut off... just realized this, to Bulma, I know you stated you like sliquid silk and liquid sex because its a hybrid but dont use it with toys because of the silicone. However, during an audience with the Sliquid representative, Silk is supposed to have such a diluted form of silicone that it shouldn't harm silicone devices at all. I'd suggest trying a spot test if you do want to try it out.