Accidental use of silicon lube

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Always use Vaseline on my Syn Aneros w/o any damage that I can tell.  Never use a silicone lube.

Curious if anyone uses petroleum based lube with the newer type silicone Aneros is now using?

I've used high quality silicone lube with my HSV and have not had any issues in terms of it degrading. I use Uberlube. I'm just very careful to wash it thoroughly afterwards. In doing some research, it seems no one will definitely say it's okay to use silicone lube, but on one of the podcasts I've listened to, the impression I've gotten is that as long as you're not exposing your toys to the lube for several hours without cleaning, you should be fine.

I've also used a hybrid lube, which is mostly water-based, with about 10% silicone. Better for shower play.

In regards to the answer from BusNut using petroleum based lube, I've read that's a huge no. You don't want to use petroleum products internally from what I've read. The rectum can absorb products into the bloodstream, though this is less likely with silicone. Always worth researching. 

Thanks for all the replies everyone!

@robroyale can you give us an update, how is the toy doing?  I know that everyone says not to use silicone lube with silicone sex toys, but I've been reading recent articles that are challenging that assumption:

https://carasutra.com/2023/06/left-silicone-sex-toy-in-silicone-lube-3-months-what-happened-experiment/

I don't have a spare Aneros that I'm comfortable testing myself, but it would be an interesting experiment.  So how is your Helix Syn Trident V doing? 

After a bit of continued cleaning with a proper cleaner it seems to be ok now.  Support also messaged me to say that doing it once or twice shouldn't cause any serious damage but they recommend not to continue doing it.  

I don't understand why Aneros does not recommend using petroleum based lube with their silicone models.

Petroleum based lube should not have any affect on quality silicone.  Been using petroleum based on the original SYN models for a few years with no ill affects.  Has anyone been using petroleum based lube with the newer "softer" silicone models and noticed any derogation/damage of the silicone surface?