Should You Avoid Lubricants That Contain Silicone?


Updated 09/22/11 7:08 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Pros and Cons of Silicone-Based Lubricants

I'm a huge fan of water-based lubricants since they're so easy to find (KY Jelly and Astroglide are sold at nearly every drugstore). They're also safe to use with condoms and sex toys, they are fairly inexpensive, and they wash off easily with water. I try to avoid ones that contain glycerin though, since they can be yeast infections waiting to happen. So what about lubes that contain silicone? Read more