Silicone-Based Lubricant: Silicone is often a preferred lubricant as it is incredibly slippery, long-lasting, and often water-resistant (which means you can use it in the shower). The main drawback to silicone lubricant is that it is not compatible with silicone toys (which comprises of the majority of our toys that aren’t glass or stainless steel), as silicone binds with itself and thus causes perforations in the toy, which can then collect bacteria. The other drawback is that some silicone lubricants may stain sheets. Because of it’s slick, long-lasting qualities, silicone lubricants are often the lube of choice for anal sex.