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Lubrication

Condoms lubricants are water-based substances that reduce friction during sex, which prevents the condom from breaking. It also makes sex more comfortable and pleasurable. Applying a condom lubricant should become a standard practice, especially when using condoms. Condoms Lubricant is produced in individual sachets, tubes and pump packs.

Some people find that sex is more enjoyable for themselves and their partner if they use a condom lubricant. Condom manufacturers admit that the condom lubrication they put on the condoms may not be enough, but adding more would make packaging difficult. Lubricants are especially useful if your partner has vaginal dryness, and will also help prevent wear and tear on the condom. Smear the lubricant on the outside of the condom after you have put the condom on.

Don’t just use any old thing as a lubricant. Most condoms are made of latex rubber, and oils can cause latex to break down, reducing the strength of the condom by up to 95% in 15 minutes.

Lubricants that should NOT be used with latex rubber condoms

• Baby oil
• Cooking oil
• Massage oil
• Body lotion
• Bath oil
• Hand cream
• Suntan oil
• Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• Hair conditioner 

So choose a water-based condom lubricant, such as KY Gel, Sylk (see Useful contacts), Boots Lubricating Jelly, Durex Play lubricant, Senselle or Replens. The packet should tell you whether a lubricant is water-based or not. If you are unsure, ask the pharmacist or family planning clinic. Spit is not a good idea, because it dries fast and could theoretically transmit HIV or hepatitis (see Oral sex).

Some condoms are made from polyurethane, not latex rubber. These are not damaged by oily substances.

Why must lubricant be used with condoms?

With vaginal intercourse, often females don't produce enough natural lubrication for skin-to-rubber contact, so there's more friction and more chance that the condom will break. With anal intercourse there's no natural lubrication so there's a far greater chance of breakage without lubrication. Condoms Lubricants reduce the friction, which reduces the risk of the condom breaking. There's also less risk of internal small abrasions to your partner if enough lubricant is used. But the biggest plus is it increases sensation and pleasure for both people.