# 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. Canonical: https://weargoeasy.com/blog/how-much-lubricant/ Updated: 2026-10-17 Publisher: WearGoEasy Market: Sultanate of Oman ## 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. ## Frequently asked 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. ## Products mentioned - [Water-Based Lubricant — 60 ml](https://weargoeasy.com/shop/lubricant-60ml/) - OMR 11.000 - Out of stock - [Water-Based Lubricant — 200 ml](https://weargoeasy.com/shop/lubricant-200ml/) - OMR 19.000 - Out of stock - [Warming Lubricant — 50 g](https://weargoeasy.com/shop/warming-lubricant-50g/) - OMR 11.000 - Out of stock ## Related links - [Lubricants](https://weargoeasy.com/shop/category/lubricants/) - [Body-safe materials guide](https://weargoeasy.com/blog/body-safe-materials-guide/) - [Silicone or TPE](https://weargoeasy.com/blog/silicone-or-tpe/)