Should I really use lube with condoms?
I heard that I don't need to use lube with condoms.
Using lube with condoms can increase pleasure while reducing discomfort and the chance of the condom breaking. Many condoms come with lubricant on them, but it never hurts to add extra. Just make sure your lube is water- or silicone-based since oil-based lubricants (including massage oil, hand lotion, coconut oil, and Vaseline) can cause condoms to break.
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