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Oil-based lubricant
Oil-based lubricants, including many natural oils, last a long time but should never be used with latex condoms. Oil weakens latex and can cause a condom to fail.
If you are using latex condoms, stay with water-based or silicone-based glide.
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- Water-based vs. silicone lubricant: what's actually latex-safe
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