15 Juin 12. Use it when you masturbate with a sex toy
11. Use it when you masturbate
Yes, even sex with yourself can be improved with lube. If you have dry hands, no need to use a moisturizing lotion that could contain unwanted chemicals, especially because you don't want those ingredients inside you. Just apply a few drops of a lube of your choice to your finger before touching yourself for a smoother feel, recommends Bass.
Imagine the electrifying pulse of your favorite vibrator hitting all the right spots. Now imagine using that same toy to gently glide over your clitoris with the same power, but a totally different, more fluid sensation. A dab of lube on a vibrator is a total game-changer. Just be careful: If your sex toy is made of silicone, you'll definitely want to use a water-based lube, since silicone lubes can deteriorate soft rubber.
13. Use it during vaginal intercourse
There's no wrong way to use lube during intercourse. You can apply it directly to your body, their body, a toy, or a condom itself. My personal rule of thumb is to start with a dime-size dollop and work up from there. Sure, you may encounter a point at which it's too much (they're slipping everywhere, it's dripping excessively on the sheets, etc.), but that's easily remedied with a paper towel. You don't want to reduce all the friction, but that threshold is personal for everyone and you'll know it when you feel it.
14. Use it inside the condom
If your partner is looking for more ways to increase feeling while using protection, Eric Garrison, sexologist and author of Mastering Multiple-Position Sex, has a suggestion. “Many guys complain that a condom diminishes the sensation,” Garrison previously told Cosmopolitan.