Updated 2026-10-17 · 3 min read
How much lubricant to use, and when to add more
A practical guide to quantity — why most people use too little, how much a 60 ml tube actually covers, and the signs that say reapply rather than continue.
More than you think
A useful starting amount for internal use is roughly a teaspoon, applied to both surfaces rather than one. For external use, considerably less — a pea-sized amount is often enough.
The most common mistake is applying once at the start and treating it as done. Water-based lubricant absorbs, and reapplying is normal rather than a sign something is wrong.
How far a tube goes
A 60 ml tube is roughly eight to twelve uses at a teaspoon each. A 200 ml bottle is roughly thirty to forty.
That is why the bigger bottle is better value if you already know you like it — the cost per use is substantially lower.
When to add more
- Anything starts to drag rather than glide
- More than a few minutes have passed with water-based lubricant
- You switched to a different toy or a different material mid-session
- Before anything that involves a condom, and again if it has been on a while
What not to do
Do not substitute with saliva — it dries quickly and is not designed for this. Do not use oil-based lubricant with condoms — it damages latex. Do not use silicone lubricant on silicone toys — it degrades the surface.
Water-based is the only type that is safe with every material we sell and every condom.
Mentioned in this post
Water-Based Lubricant — 60 ml
Water-Based Lubricant — 200 ml
Warming Lubricant — 50 g
Questions
How much is a teaspoon in practice? +
About the amount that fills the centre of your palm. Apply to both surfaces, not just one.
Why does it dry out so fast? +
Water-based lubricant absorbs into skin and fabric. Reapplying is expected, not a defect.
Is the 200 ml bottle worth it? +
Yes if you use it regularly — the cost per use is much lower than the 60 ml tube.
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