When your mind is in the mood, but your body just isn't, it's time to break out the lube.
Matilda's boasts a myriad of personal Sex Lubricants - some simply to add a little gel to your genitals, some to warm you up in toe-curling ways, and some to get your nether regions tingling. Yet others get your tongue slurping up their delicious flavours. Whatever your fancy, be sure to study them all before you buy so you don't miss a beauty.
We all know that lubricants are the best way to get things wetter and sexier, but before we get into the nitty-gritty, let us remind you to choose ones that are compatible with your sex toys, too. Destroying your sex toys is not on our agenda, nor, hopefully, on yours.
You have also no doubt had those frustrating and sometimes embarrassing times when you don't get wet enough naturally (primarily due to stress, medication and birth control pills), and things hang in the balance. This is when you reach for your trusted friend, the Lube, and "Keep calm, and carry on!".
Lubes aren't just for adding the sauce to the mix. They also add to the sorcery with their tempting flavours, sexy sensations (warming and tingling) and liquid lusciousness (water- or silicone-based). To tempt you further, we have topicals or sprays. For those who are not great fans of oral sex, we suggest you try our flavoured lubes to break the ice. Cherry, Pina Colada, chocolate and many others are waiting to excite you. Lastly, let us not forget the flip side of the coin - anal lubes. An absolute must when it comes to anal play because the anus/rectum has no moisture glands as the vagina does. Anal lubes supply this necessary wetness and thus prevent discomfort and tearing of the tissues there.
Water-based ones reduce the chances of condom breakage.
Some people are tempted to use household ingredients as their lubes, but we strongly advise you leave all these where they belong and stick to safe, hygienic and superior lubes which are made purely for sex.
Oil-, Silicone- and Water-Based Lubricants
Lubes are generally made of silicone, oil, petroleum or water, the latter being the most common.
Oil-based lubricants are made with a selection of Vaseline, other greases and oils, and hand- and body creams. For men playing alone, oil-based lubes are a viable choice for masturbation or massage only - not for penetration. Conversely, women, should avoid oil-based lubes altogether as you can't be sure you will get all the oil off afterwards. These oils can create a breeding ground for bacteria, which threatens your health and, undoubtedly, that of your sex toys.
Oil-based products are also known to degrade latex condoms.
Silicone-based lubes are luscious and luxurious, perfect for shenanigans in the bath and shower. As with oil lube, we advise our ladies to be careful, but these lubes won't degrade condoms. This means they are much safer when it comes to contraception and health. S-b lubricants are also safe for people who have glycerine allergies.
Water-based lubes are the favourite amongst our customers. Largely because they do not degrade condoms, are super-easy to wash off, are safe with silicone sex toys, and will not stain your gorgeous satin sheets.
We hope our summary has made things clearer now and guided you to the best choices for your needs.
