Choose the Right Lubricant for Your Needs
Choosing the right lubricant for vaginal sex isn’t just about personal preference—it’s essential for enhancing pleasure, reducing discomfort, and protecting delicate tissue. With so many options available, it’s important to understand the differences in formulations and choose one that aligns with your body’s needs and sensitivities. Want a full picture of how to support vaginal health? Check out our vaginal care essentials guide.
Water-Based Lubricants
Water-based lubricants are versatile, easy to clean, and safe to use with condoms and toys. However, many include small amounts of silicone—so if you’re sensitive to that ingredient, always read the label.
👉 Recommended: Slick Satin – A plant-based water-based lubricant for vaginal sex that offers superior glide and skin-loving ingredients.
Silicone-Based Lubricants
Silicone-based lubes are long-lasting and great for extended sessions, but they come with trade-offs. They’re not compatible with silicone toys and can negatively impact delicate skin or mucosa (mouth, anus, genitals). They also tend to linger—trapping bacteria and impeding your skin’s natural recovery.
👉 Recommended: Slick Platinum – A plant-based alternative that performs better than most silicone-based options.
Steps to Use Lubricant for Vaginal Sex
1. Prepare Yourself and Your Partner
- Wash hands and genital areas with warm water and Renew Everyday Wash for a clean start.
- Wipe the penis and/or toys with Lube Cleanser Cloths or Renew Everyday Wash before and after sex to maintain pH balance and avoid irritation or infections.
- Talk with your partner about comfort levels and any sensitivities.
2. Apply Lubricant
- Squeeze a small amount of lubricant onto your fingertips.
- Apply directly to the vulva, vaginal opening, and penis. Spread evenly for full coverage.
- If using a condom, apply lube to the outside once it’s on for extra glide.
3. Add More as Needed
- Keep the bottle nearby and reapply during sex if there’s any friction or dryness.
- Generous use of lubricant for vaginal sex can prevent irritation or microtears.
- It’s always better to use more!
4. Use Protection
- Use condoms or other barrier methods to protect against STIs and unplanned pregnancy.
5. Aftercare
- Clean the vulva, anus, and surrounding areas with warm water and Renew Everyday Wash or Lube Cleanser Cloths. Urinate and rinse within 25 minutes of sex to reduce STI or irritation risk.
- Remove any residual lubricant—especially silicone-based—with gentle cleansing.
- Take time to relax and check in with your partner afterward.
Tips for a Better Experience
- Avoid warming or flavored lubricants, those with sugar, or additives like vitamins E or C that may cause irritation.
- All of our lubes are pH-balanced to support vaginal and anal health.
- Do a patch test before full use of any new lubricant to avoid allergic reactions.
By using SLICK, a high-quality lubricant for vaginal sex, and following these steps, you can enhance comfort, pleasure, and intimacy.