7 Creative Ways to Use Lube That Have Nothing to Do with Sex

Three-in-one shampoos/conditioners/body
washes? Great. But multi-purpose lubes? Uh...
Recently, we got an e-mail from a lube company
(we won't name names) suggesting—in all
earnestness—that runners use a personal
lubricant not only for sex, but also to prevent
sports bra chafing during runs. Oh, and the
publicist went ahead and pointed out that the
product is a great frizz-fighter, too. Um, what?!
The whole thing got us thinking...what will lube
makers be pushing the product for next? Allow
us to hazard a few guesses.
1. As a Lip Balm
What better way to give your man a taste of
what lies ahead than by treating him to a lube-
flavored smooch at the beginning of the
evening?
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2. To Fix That Creaky Door
Every time you come home, your door squeals
so loudly that you feel like you’re in a horror
movie. Luckily for you, you have enough lube to
take matters into your own hands. And
afterward, you can use that same lube to reward
yourself by…taking matters into your own
hands.
3. To Get a Tight Ring Off
A nice dab of lube will have that thing off in no
time.
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4. For Craft Projects
Have a hankering to make one of those cool
decoupage coasters or trays, but don’t feel like
hitting the craft store for Modge Podge? Cover
your collage with a thin layer of lube instead!
Sure, it may not actually dry, but what better
way to set the mood than by putting your drink
down on something that smells faintly of sex
just as things start to heat up?
5. To Prevent Blisters When You’re Wearing
Heels
Hey, your shoes might keep slipping off at
inconvenient times, but your tootsies will be
blissfully bister-free at the end of the night.
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6. To Catch Flies
The weather's warming up, which
means insects are making their annual creepy
march into your back yard. Skip toxic bug
killers, and make your own fly catchers by
spreading lube onto strips of wax paper and
waiting for the insects to land there.
Unfortunately, you may start to associate dead
bugs with sex. But you win some, you lose
some.
7. As a Butter Replacement
There are few things in life as boring as dry
toast, but you’re watching your cholesterol, and
your avocado toast is becoming an expensive
habit. Cut corners by replacing avocado with
lube (preferably of the flavored variety) for
your next mid-morning snack. Sure, lube isn’t
technically a “food,” but it can’t be that toxic if
it’s approved for use on our crotches…right?