How to match lube to a toy

Start with the care guide for your exact model. Two toys can look similar and have different finishes, coatings or cleaning requirements. Look for the section on compatible lubricants. If the original instructions are gone, search the maker’s site using the model name.

Water-based lubricant is the usual starting point for toys. Check before using silicone-based lubricant on a silicone toy, since some manufacturers advise against that pairing. Use oil only if the toy maker explicitly allows it. The Original Coconut Lube is for external use only. See NSW Health’s guide to lube.

If a barrier covers the toy, check that the lube works with the barrier material as well. Oil should stay away from latex and polyisoprene condoms. The same compatibility check applies if you switch barriers partway through.

When you’re finished, use the cleaning method specified for the toy, especially around charging ports and seams. Check how the maker recommends drying and storing it before you put it away.