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Condom Lubricant Guide — Water vs Silicone vs Oil | ULEX®

By ULEX® Editorial Team • 6/2/2026

Condom Lubricant Guide

Why Lubricant Matters

Lubrication:

  1. Reduces friction — decreasing breakage risk
  2. Enhances sensation — for both partners
  3. Prevents micro-tears — reducing STI transmission risk
  4. Increases comfort — particularly important for longer sessions

Water-Based Lubricants

Safe with: Latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane condoms ✅

Pros:

  • Compatible with all condom materials
  • Safe for use with sex toys (silicone toys included)
  • Easy to clean
  • Available everywhere

Cons:

  • Absorbs quickly — needs reapplication
  • Can feel 'watery' rather than slick

Silicone-Based Lubricants

Safe with: Latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane condoms ✅ Not safe with: Silicone sex toys ❌

Pros:

  • Long-lasting — doesn't absorb or dry out
  • Waterproof — suitable for wet environments
  • Silky, high-quality feel
  • ULEX® pre-lubrication standard

Cons:

  • Degrades silicone toys
  • Harder to wash off

Oil-Based Lubricants

Safe with: Polyurethane condoms only ⚠️ NOT safe with: Latex or polyisoprene condoms ❌

Oil-based lubricants (coconut oil, baby oil, petroleum jelly, body lotion) degrade natural rubber latex — creating microtears that can lead to STI transmission or pregnancy. Never use oil-based lubricants with ULEX® Premium Condoms.

ULEX® Pre-Lubrication

All ULEX® Premium Condoms come pre-lubricated with premium silicone lubricant — calibrated for the correct amount to enhance sensation without masking texture (important for ribbed and dotted variants).

Additional lubricant can be applied outside the condom — use water-based or silicone-based only.

ULEX® Premium Condoms — premium silicone lubrication, TÜV certified. Available at ulex.co.

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🏆 Certifications

TÜV Rheinland · CE 0197 (Class IIb Medical Device) · ISO 13485 · EN ISO 4074. All ULEX® condoms are 100% individually electronically tested.

🛡️ Medical Device Statement

ULEX® condoms are Class IIb medical devices regulated under EU MDR 2017/745. Manufactured by LIFETONIX SAS, 4 Rue Vauban, 67450 Mundolsheim, France. Authorized EU Representative on file.

⚠️ Usage Notice

Use condoms correctly every time for maximum protection against STIs and pregnancy. Condoms do not provide 100% protection. Keep out of reach of children. Check expiry date before use.

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