What kind of lubricant should I use?
That depends on your personal preference. Many men use lubricants because they find the friction of masturbating a dry penis is too uncomfortable. Others learn to masturbate before they think of using a lubricant and never feel a need to include lubricants.
Oil (or fat) based lubricants will dissolve the latex in condoms, and even if the condoms do not break, tiny holes may develop in them that would allow for the transmission of disease. But there is no reason you cannot use oil-based lubricant (and condoms if you wish) while masturbating.
Water-base lubricants are safe for condoms. But sometimes such lubricants are less than satisfactory for masturbation because in masturbation the lubricant is constantly exposed to the air and tends to dry out. Water-based lubricants are much easier to wash off.
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