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Lubrication Bases: Silicone
Fisting Considerations with Silicone Lubricants
Education Center | Course ID: 030103057
Author: Finn Vortex
Published: 16 July 2023
Updated:
Duration: 05 Minutes
Silicone overview, evaluation, and associated safety data sheet(s).
This section, Silicone Overview, and the next section, Summary Data Sheet, contain the same information in differing formats. The Summary Data Sheet is more succinct and has a few additional technical details.
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This data is applicable to anal fisting only.
There are additional concerns related to vaginal fisting that are not discussed nor considered in this topic.
There are many different brands of silicone lubricant. These include but are not limited to: Wet Platinum®, Gun Oil®, Swiss Navy Silicone®, pjur®, Eros®, and Uberlübe®.
Silicone lube uses the element silicon as its base instead of carbon. Like lipid- and petroleum distillate-based lubes, silicone lubes are hydrophobic (repels water), and the lubricity is due to how the silicone molecules glide past one another when applied to the hand/toy and the hole.
Three-to-four different kinds of silicone are mixed in a standard bottle of silicone lube: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, and Phenyl Trimethicone.
Few dermatological and medical studies exist regarding silicone lubricant. Safety data sheets suggest that it is non-toxic and non-irritative when exposure is limited and minimal. Commercial packaging discloses that silicone sex lubes have not been tested or approved for internal use; however, some surgeries use silicone lubricants to place medical devices inside the body, such as pacemakers and artificial joints.
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Failing to adequately remove silicone from your skin in a timely manner can increase the likelihood of developing a Candida infection.
No nutrients, energy, or building blocks are available for growth and reproduction of microorganisms in silicone lube, so no preservatives are needed to prevent colonization in lube bottles. However, silicone lubes, petroleum distillate lubes, and lipid lubes can temporarily seal up the skin, preventing the penetration of oxygen to the microbiome that thrives on the human body. This can allow harmful anaerobic bacteria or fungi to reproduce faster than the helpful bacteria that typically prevent the rapid growth of harmful bacterial or fungal colonies. Opportunistic infection may then occur. This translates to an increased susceptibility to jock itch or other skin-related infections.
Because of high lubricity, shedding STIs such as HPV and syphilis may be less likely to spread with use; however, health departments will treat any exposure to syphilis with antibiotics to eliminate future spread.
Silicone lubes do not destroy latex, rubber, and medical-grade silicone toys. Several people have reported that silicone lubes infiltrate pores on their toys and remain present over long periods of time. This residual silicone can make the toy feel oily or enlarged.
Copious amounts of hair conditioner applied to skin or other surfaces before rinsing with water may help remove silicone lubrication. Use the same methodology to remove from fabrics prior to washing. Effectiveness may vary.
Taste and odor-free silicone lubes do not have expiration dates, but many manufacturers suggest discarding any lube older than two years.
Discard full or partially full containers in the waste bin. Recycle empty containers.
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While silicone is diluted with water, the material is not removed by filtration systems prior to reaching waterways.
Silicone lubricants are sold alongside traditional lubricants and are priced roughly 1.5 times the cost of glycerine-based lubes.
Pricing is reasonable for a single container but restrictive when considering the amount of lube required in an average session.
Most vendors that provide glycerine lubes, also have silicone lubes. Labels include Wet Platinum® Gun Oil™ Swiss Navy©, among others.
Like glycerine lubes, silicone lubes can be used for fisting in a pinch. Typically, they do not facilitate longer sessions or depth play because of the amount of lube required to sufficiently coat the hand/arm and the fist chute is cost prohibitive. Indelible staining of bedding, furniture, and counter tops is not uncommon.
For uncommon fisting locations such as a shower or pool, silicone lube is the safest choice to ensure consistent and lingering lubricity.
This section, Summary Data Sheet, and the previous section, Silicone Overview, contain the same information in differing formats. The Silicone Overview has practical insight into data discussed below.
An explanation of the Fist Theory© summary data sheets is available in the course: Lubrication Bases.
Summary Data Sheet: Silicone Lubrication
Silicone lubes utilize the element silicon as the base in an oxygenated form (pure silicon is a brittle solid) and is typically odorless and tasteless.
High / Low
Typically Dimenticone, Dimenthiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone
CAS 9006-65-9, 31692-79-2, 541-02-6, 2116-84-9
Various for texture, flavor, or scent.
Silicone is considered non-toxic and non-irritative when exposure is limited and minimal.
Note: Manufacturers usually assume consumption of less than 30 mL (2 tablespoons) for regular use. Toxicity or hazards related to fisting, including increased consumption and anal usage, are not evaluated. A typical session utilizes at least 100 ml (1/4 cup).
In the context of fisting, no lubrication is certified to reduce or prevent transmission of STIs. Standard protocols and testing should be implemented.
Silicone-based lubrications are not conducive to growth of almost all micro-organisms. When added to personal recipes, it will extend their shelf life.
Typically have no expiration date.
Recycle old containers or discard unused lubrication in trash. Silicone can be rinsed down the drain.
Apply hair conditioner directly to silicone prior to application of water. Rub in thoroughly and rinse. Repeat as needed.
For furniture, apply hair conditioner then wash with damp rag. For clothing, permanent staining is unavoidable.
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Health and Beauty or Personal Care
Novelty shops or pharmacies near contraceptive materials.
Wet Platinum®, Gun Oil©, Swiss Navy™, and various others
Due to cost per session and the likelihood of staining of linens, clothing, paint, and furniture, silicone-based lubes are okay for their intended purposes (fucking and masturbation) but are poor lubricants for fisting.
The following MSDS data sheets give general overviews regarding the primary ingredients in this base:
The base ingredient, silicone, was evaluated in the following four areas (relative to other lubrication base ingredients):
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| 👊🏼 👊🏼 👊🏼 👊🏼 | Above Average |
| 👊🏼 👊🏼 👊🏼 | Average |
| 👊🏼 👊🏼 | Below Average |
| 👊🏼 | Inferior |
A full comparison chart between silicone and other lubricants, as well as an explanation of each evaluation category is available in the course: Lubrication Bases.
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Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:
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