I personally do not use lube I think I feel how nice and soft and smooth it feel although I have made a few strokes in the shower and I does feel good with soap and water but I don't think I get as nice of a feeling of my penis with my hand that way.
I always use lube when I masturbate. Being circumcised I like a lube that gives a nice slick as my hand goes up and down my shaft and exposed head. I use Albolene or coconut oil. Soap in the shower. Spit when nothing else is available.
I usually just use spit, but I have used vaseline in the past. I'm intact so it's nice to have some spit to help the foreskin slide back and forth. Of course, a blow job is wayyyyyy better! Plenty of spit there to make it slide!
I am not circumcised so that may make a difference but I do like to have my fingers rubbing on the bear head so I can feel how soft and smooth it feels.
I use diluted water-based lotions. It makes me easy rubbing all over my cock and it absorbed without greasing
Another vote for Albolene, I love the stuff. A little goes a long way, it lasts without getting sticky or gummy, stays in place, no fragrance, just slick enough. It's not a matter of needing to use it, I just like how it feels. It's great for extended edging sessions and leaves everything soft and moisturized.
If lube is involved, more than masturbation is going on. Such as a woman is there, possibly another guy and lube being applied so I can be fuck, gently, slowly, of course
If it’s a short session to get off, then I skip the lube. Sometimes a bit more friction is awesome. But if I have been going at it daily or going for a long session, then I use Silicon lube to keep my cock happy. Based on others I purchased a tub of the Albolene, but haven’t brought myself to use it over the silicon lube.
Never needed to use lube as I always produce a lot of pre- cum, with the exemption of soap and water in the shower. But it feels better when I just use my bare hand
Usually not, especially for drawn out edging sessions. If I'm using a home-made toy, store bought toy or just a pair of latex gloves lube is essential but the sensation is almost overwhelming and I can't hold out long enough to really enjoy it.