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     “Life is the flower for which love is the honey" – Victor Hugo. So, how would you make your honey sweeter and better? This Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity...

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  • 7 Days of Valentine’s – A Week of Love & Lust

    If you fall in love with the right person, every day is Valentine's day! So, why limit your love to just one day? This year, stretch the passion and turn...

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  • Breaking the Taboo: Why It's Time to Talk About Male Masturbators

    Sex toys, whether you use one or not, are items we’re all curious about to some level. While women are more likely to bring up their latest purchase in a...

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  • women on sex swing

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  • women holding two heart signs

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Adam & Eve Canada: Top Picks for 2024

    Adam & Eve is a brand with its roots in the US and mail-order sex toy delivery. But over its 50 years of existence, the brand has made a name...

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    Adam & Eve is a brand with its roots in the US and mail-order sex toy delivery. But over its 50 years of existence, the brand has made a name...

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  • person holding fleshlight

    In the next decade or so, the male sex toy market is expected to grow into a $44 million industry. With the rise of online stores like XOXTOYS and a...

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    In the next decade or so, the male sex toy market is expected to grow into a $44 million industry. With the rise of online stores like XOXTOYS and a...

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  • Women feeling orgasm

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  •  We-Vibe Products in Canada for Couples and Solo Play

    When it comes to We-vibe, the first thing people think of is innovative couples vibrators. Indeed, the brand is famous for its sole focus on vibrators with creative designs, ranging...

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  • Couple on bed

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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  • Exploring the World of Ball Gags: A Safe and Exciting BDSM Toy

    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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    If the cuffs and floggers look too intimidating for the start of your BDSM journey, we have just the device for you. Ball gags are your little pocket-friendly toys you...

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One thing no one warns you about sex is exactly how many types of lubes there are. They’re such a key part of fun sex, but people seem to skip the chapter altogether. 


Let’s look at some lube types and especially what you should be combining with your sex toys.


1. Water-Based Lubes

Water-based lubes are suitable for all kinds of sex toys. Water-based lubes are also the perfect amount of slick, falling right in the middle on the slippery scale between silicone and oil-based lubes. 


Water-based lube is the safest, especially if you’re a vagina owner.


Water-based lubes are also the most lightweight, though you can find some thick ones in the market. Overall, since it’s a water-based product, it’s quick to dissolve in the water and easy to clean. 


If you use water-based lube, you have to be generous with the amount, because it would dry up fast otherwise. Although, the glycerine-free FuckWater Waterbased Lube is genuinely one of the most long-lasting water lubes on the market. 

2. Silicone-Based Lubes

Silicone-based lubes are slippery, long-lasting, and generally on the thick side. It’s also waterproof, so it’s great for shower sex but cleaning it is tough. 


The Uberlube Luxury Lubricant is an instant hit among silicone lubes. 


The general rule is you shouldn’t be using Silicone Gel with silicone toys because mixing the two together can cause a chemical reaction and destroy the toy. 


If you and your partner are really into shower sex, then you want to go for silicone-based lubes, given you’re not using silicone toys. 

3. Hybrid-Based Lubes

Hybrid lubes are water-based lubes with a touch of silicone. It’s got the slippery, long-lasting quality of silicone without the greasy effect. So, you can wash it off easily, but it doesn’t dry off as fast as water lubes. 


It’s the closest you will find to natural lubrication produced by our body.


Hybrid lubes are almost as safe as water-based lubes. You can use them with all kinds of materials, including latex. 


Hybrid lubes are compatible with silicone toys for the most part, but you should be cautious about it. Hybrid lubes might not damage silicone toys instantly but can wear the toys down over time. 


The Sliquid Silk Hybrid Lubricant is a good option if you want to try unscented, non-staining lube. 

4. Oil-Based Lubes

Oil-based lube is perfect if you’re looking for something slick and thick. But it’s not long-lasting and even worse than water on the count. Cleaning oil-based lube is also tough.


But if you’re looking for a lube for massage-related foreplay, it’s the perfect option. In fact, a lot of oil-based lube is used for both, like the Calexotics LuvMor Naturals Coconut Oil-Based


Oil-based lube can come in particularly handy if you want something slippery and compatible with silicone. But remember, you can’t use oil-based lubes with latex toys or condoms. 


Oil will break down the material over time and the splinters on the toy can harm you in the process. 

5. Flavored Lubes

You will want to get this one if you or your partner are particularly into oral sex. You will find them in different flavors like Tropical Explosion , Decadent Double Chocolate, Pink Lemonade,  and so on. The flavors are endless, so play around and get creative with your partner. Most flavored lubes are water based which are compatible with your favorite sex toys, just be sure to check the formula before purchasing.


Make sure to do a patch test as well, because you don’t want to be heading to the emergency room in the middle of sex. 


6. Warming Lube

The name is pretty self-explanatory. These types of lubes start to get warm with friction.


It produces a pretty tingly, pleasant sensation. Particularly useful during winter and more so if you want to give temperature play a shot. 


The base ingredient can be water, silicone, or oil. Going for water-based lube like Wicked Aqua Heat Warming Lubricant might be best since it evaporates quickly. The warm sensation doesn’t have the chance to get into uncomfortable territory. 

7. Cooling Lube

Naturally, this is the opposite of warming lube. It makes the skin feel cooler and actually produces a similar tingling sensation to the warming lube. 


It might be a good idea to get it if your partner is into nipple play since it can feel particularly good there. It’s also best to use a cooling lube with glass or metal because it intensifies the cold sensation. 


Cooling lubes are generally water or silicone-based. If you want to try the chilly sensation, System JO H2O Cooling Water Based Lubricant is a good starting point. 

Final Thoughts

Always try to go for unscented lubes. It’s not unusual to have allergic reactions to chemicals in scented lubes. Now, if there’s a particular scent you like, you can always do a patch test beforehand. 


Opting for paraben and glycerine-free lube is also a good idea. They can cause health issues, allergies, and can disbalance the vaginal's pH amount. Check out XOXTOYS lube collection for safe, long-lasting lubes our customers love. 

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