The right lubricants: water- and silicone-based

  • Liquid Silk Water-based, doesn’t contain glycerine, available in sachets/pump
  • Durex Play Water-based, available in pump, comes in varieties such as Tingle and Heat.
  • Pjur (Eros) Silicone-based, oil-free formulation.
  • ID Millennium Silicone-based
  • ID Pleasure Silicone-based, contains amino acid Arginine
  • ID Glide Water-based
  • Wet Stuff Water-based lubricant, available in bottle/tube/pump/sachets
  • Boots Lubricating Water-based
  • K-Y Jelly Water-based
  • K-Y Liquid Water-based, ideal for use with condoms

Water-based lubricants can be bought at many chemists, as well as being available from many of the same health providers as condoms (such as sexual health clinics).

Silicone-based lubricants such as Millennium ID and Eros are more expensive than water-based ones. But they are also condom-friendly, do not feel sticky or dry out so fast, and are economical (a little goes a long way).

This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.