A quick look at the best lubes

• Best economic water-based lube: Non-Sticky Flavourless Lubrication
• Best CBD water-based lube: CBD Unisex Water-Based Lubricant
• Best oil-based lube aphrodisiac : Premium Orgasmic Lubrication Oil
• Best natural lube: Natural Premium Oil Lubricant

When it comes to sex, no matter what you enjoy, you can usually play by the rule: the wetter, the better. This logic works, well, fluidly when it comes to lube, because wetter is exactly what you’re getting.

And if you associate lube with vaginal dryness only, it’s time to step out of the box. Instead, think less friction, smoother skin, and all around better sex — no matter your gender, age, or stage in life.

In fact, according to a study at one of the top universities in the world 2,453 women, participants reported that, more than 70 percent of the time, lube made sex more pleasurable and enjoyable.

Sex and relationship therapist, confirms that “needing a lubricant does not mean that you’re not interested in your partner.”

So let’s get rid of the idea that lubrication is the only indication of arousal, and let’s start trusting our partner’s words.

Think of lube as encouragement to your bits — or a way to save time, because you were supposed to be out the door 5 minutes ago. Here’s the before-play to foreplay with lube.

What type should you buy?

You’ll want to think about the different types of lube out there when choosing the one that’s best for you. Lubes come in a variety of bases:

• water
• silicone
• oil
• hybrid (combining a few of the above)

Hybrid lubes are often a combination of both water and silicone. There are many formulations to perfectly suit your needs.

How we chose

• Price. There are many low cost, safe lube options on the market. We included a number of options at a variety of prices to best fit your budget.
• Base. All lubricants start with a base, like oil, water, or silicone. We made sure to add in an assortment of bases so you can choose the one best fit for your needs.
• Customer rating. Choosing a lube is a highly personal decision, but we still chose options that have high reviews from users.

Healthline’s picks for the best lubes

Best water-based lube

Non-Sticky Flavourless Lubrication

Adult Luxury Lubricant is a velvet smooth lube and of premium quality.

This luxury lubricant is unisex, long-lasting, non-sticky, and has a super silky feel.

Adult Luxury flavourless lubricant​ is formulated to be smooth, velvety and offer long-lasting moisturizing, and is unlikely to cause​ irritation down below.

It is clinical approved and meets the medical standards for the ideal body save non irritating lubricant.

Experience the soothing touch of Adult Luxury’s water-based lubricant. Light and long lasting.

Adult Luxury’s Silk Luxury Lubricant is specially formulated to supplement your own fluids and provide long-lasting moisture, relieving women from the discomfort of vaginal dryness and pain. It is colorless and non-sticky.

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Features :

• The Adult Luxury’s Lubricant ‘s ingredients formulation is of premium quality.
• Water-based formula.
• It is clean, non-staining, hypoallergenic and condom/sex toy compatible.
• A long-lasting lubrication for both men and women.
• Flavourless
• Skin-friendly and body- safe.
• Using the best quality materials for maximum comfort, our premium lubricant is specifically designed to glide over the skin with a smooth feeling and silky texture.
• Recommended by doctors.
• The formulation leaves no burning or discomfort.
• Suitable for all skin types
• Toy friendly. While silicone based lubricants can degrade both silicone and rubber toys, our premium water based lube is safe with sex toys, latex condoms & polystyrene condoms. Click here to shop toy cleaner.
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Best flavoured water-based lube

Cookies and Cream Lubricant

Experience the soothing touch of Adult Luxury’s water-based flavoured lubricant. Light and fulled with flavour.

Adult Luxury’s Silk Luxury Lubricant is specially formulated to supplement your own fluids and provide long-lasting moisture, relieving women from the discomfort of vaginal dryness and pain. It is colorless and non-sticky.

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SLIDE Premium Unisex Lubricant

SLIDE the way for superior gratification with this premium quality water-based lubricant from Adult Luxury.

The course of kinky sex play certainly runs smooth, with the SLIDE Premium Water Based Lubricant!

Formulated using the finest quality ingredients, it promises long-lasting lubrication, because it doesn’t dry out quickly like some of its water-based counterparts.

This makes it ideal for both anal and vaginal play, plus it is compatible with all your favourite sex toys and is safe to use with latex condoms.

This body safe medical formula has a sleek and creamy consistency that feels incredible and enhances every single sensation, for optimum pleasure and minimal discomfort, however you choose to play.

Tasteless, with a fresh odour and colourless, this premium water based lubricant offers a completely natural experience.

And, in addition to providing luscious lubrication, the SLIDE Premium Water Based Lubricant has a hydrating and moisturising effect.

Apply as much as desired and then relax and enjoy the slide! Ergonomically designed, it even comes in a black bottle with a flip top for ease of use. Click here to shop

CBD Unisex Water-Based Lubricant

CBD Unisex Water-based Luxury Lubricant is a velvet smooth lube and of premium quality.

This luxury lubricant is unisex, long-lasting, non-sticky, and has a super silky feel.

When outside stress creeps into the bedroom, don’t put off sex and intimacy any longer–tame it and reclaim your sexuality with CBD Bliss Anal Lubricant. Enhanced with 600mg of US-grown organic CBD–the non-psychoactive cannabinoid many people count on to help with anxiety, pain and discomfort.

The lubricant can relief pain during sex and assists in increased stimulation.

This blissfully sensual lubricant is infused with CBD oil, derived from Hemp, which is a member of the Cannabis Sativa Plant Genus – rich in fatty acids and known for its natural moisturising properties.

Combined with our secret aphrodisiac blend toghether with Cannabis this lube heightens sensation, increase arousal, boost libido, enhance sexual pleasure, improve sexual performance, sexual arousal and improves dryness.

With added benefits of Ylang-ylang essential oil as ingredient it is a good lubricant for sexual stimulation and associated with feelings of euphoria. Ylang ylang is known as one of the most powerful essential oil aphrodisiacs because it influences sexual energy and enhances relationships. It also help with impotence and a low libido because, it supports the circulatory system.

Futher more the CBD Unisex Water-based Luxury Lubricant has 100% premium rose essential oil in that supports the circulatory system, and blood flow to the nether regions is crucial for sex. At the same time, it’s a very sensual and romantic scent that science indicates is emotionally uplifting.

The premium rose oil also dereases anxiety and stress. It has antibacterial, antifungal properties and stimulates sex drive.

Benefits:

• Relief Pain During Sex
• Heightens sensation
• Increase arousal
• Boost libido
• Enhance sexual pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual arousal and improve
• Associated with feelings of euphoria
• Assists in increased stimulation
• Enhance Pleasure
• Promote Orgasm
• Alleviate Dryness
• Sensual and romantic
• Emotionally uplifting
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties
• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Natural Moisturiser
• Water Soluble
• Latex, Condom And Sex Toy Safe

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Best oil-based lube

How to lube up the right way

We kid — there’s no “right” way to use lube.

Need it to masturbate? In the mood but your body isn’t getting the message to start lubricating yet? Go ahead and spread… liberally.

Amanda, age 26, can’t naturally produce enough lubrication for sex. She uses lube with her partner during foreplay by rubbing it on their genitals and adding it during sex if she starts to feel uncomfortable.

Catherine, a 24-year-old account manager and avid lube user, says that she uses lube 75 percent of the time, either when she’s masturbating or when she’s with a partner.

“Even if I am wet,” Catherine says, “it’s still nice to have that little bit of extra help.”

So apply as much as you want, wherever you need it — be it on the vagina, penis, or anus.

After you’ve figured out which lube is best for you, you might want to warm it up in your hands. This isn’t necessary, but lube can be a little cold if you skip this step. If you’re using a condom, don’t forget to apply a non-oil based lube to the outside of it.

No matter if you use condoms, diaphragms, or dental dams, lube can help reduce friction and make sex more pleasurable.

How Best oil based lubricants:

Premium Orgasmic Lubrication Oil

LET YOUR LOVE LIFE THRIVE

Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil was formulated by Adult Luxury’s Owner and Euphoria labs to offer our clients not only a premium Sexual stimulation lubricant but one of the first oil lubricants that can be used externally AND Internally (you can drink a few drops for extra sexual benefits)

Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil was specially developed as a premium oil lubricant with additional health and sexual benefits for both women and men. But you can also incorporate Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil (Unisex) into your sex life in a variety of ways.

Examples include:

• Using a Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil as a massage oil and during foreplay
• Applying Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil to reduce dryness and enhance pleasure

EXTERNAL USES:

• Natural aphrodisiac
• Sexual stimulation
• Enhance Libido
• Enhance sexual pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual arousal
• Associated with feelings of euphoria
• Assists in increased stimulation
• Enhance pleasure
• Emotionally uplifting
• Heightens sensation
• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase natural lubrication
• Increasing sexual response
• More erotic sexual experience
• Decrease stress hormones
• Rejuvenate Vagina
• Premium Long Lasting Oil Lubricant
• Unisex
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-viral
• Anti-infective oil

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Benefits:

• Heightens sensation
• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase arousal
• Boost libido
• Enhance sexual pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual arousal
• Associated with feelings of euphoria
• Assists in increased stimulation
• Enhance Pleasure
• Emotionally uplifting
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties

Orgasmic Lubrication Premium Oil ( Unisex) is a all-natural ingredients oil and specialized formula combination of A Grade Emu Oil, Rose essential oil, Clary sage essential oil, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang oils, Omega 3 6 &9, Vitamins K,A,D,& E, Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, and Anti-viral, Anti-infective agents.

This product is intended to help stimulate and soothe. The perfect way to tap into your inner sexpot.

Orgasmic Lubrication is formulated to seriously heighten arousal, creating a luxurious warm sensation that starts out cool but heats up (in a “v” good way) by improving blood flow to the applied area while the smell of the aroma gives a sexual stimilation to other senses and creates a erotic sensual experience all around. A winning recipe to get anyone in the mood and keep them there! Click here to shop

CBD Euphoria Premium Lubricant Oil (Unisex)

CBD Euphoria (Unisex) Bliss Premium Intimate Oil was formulated by Adult Luxury’s Owner and Euphoria labs to offer our clients not only a premium CBD lubricant but one of the first oil CBD lubricants that can be used externally AND Internally (you can drink a few drops for extra sexual benefits).

CBD Euphoria (Unisex) Bliss was specially developed as a premium oil lubricant with additional health and sexual benefits for both women and men. But you can also incorporate CBD Euphoria (Unisex) Bliss Intimate Oil into your sex life in a variety of ways. Examples include:

• Eating CBD edibles before sex to promote more fulfilling sex
• Using a CBD massage oil as foreplay
• Applying CBD lubricants to reduce dryness and enhance pleasure
• Taking CBD oil before sex to reduce anxiety and boost sensation

EXTERNAL BENEFITS FOR WOMEN:

• Boost libido
• Enhance Sexual Pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual Arousal
• Improves dryness of the vagina immediately and in the long run activate your own body’s natural lubrication.
• Relief Pain during sex
• Rejuvenation of the vagina
• Younger looking vagina in seconds
• Anti- Aging agents
• Help heal and prevent UTI
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal and Anti-viral
• Anti-infective oil

EXTERNAL BENEFITS FOR MEN:

• Boost libido
• Enhance Sexual Pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual Arousal
• Improves Dryness
• Relief Pain during Sex
• Reduce ED (erectile dysfunction)
• Improve Ejaculatory Function
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, and Anti-viral
• Anti-infective oil

UNISEX: INTERNAL USES:
Benefits:

• Heightens sensation
• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase arousal
• Boost libido
• Enhance sexual pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual arousal
• Associated with feelings of euphoria
• Assists in increased stimulation
• Enhance Pleasure
• Emotionally uplifting
• Antibacterial and antifungal properties

CBD Euphoria (Unisex) Bliss Intimate Oil of active cannabinoids and all-natural ingredients is a specialized formula combination of A grade Emu Oil, CBD Oil and premium ginseng essential oils.

This product is intended to help stimulate and soothe. The perfect way to tap into your inner sexpot.

For those who struggle with dryness and painful sex, adding this CBD lubricant can improve sexual performance and relieve pain. CBD as a means to enhance sexual pleasure.

Cannabis affects sexual desire directly in the brain. A study of cannabis users found that cannabis activated the part of people’s brains that controls sexual arousal. The authors concluded that using cannabis may be helpful for people with a low sex drive. Click here to shop

VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil

BIGGER, LONGER, HARDER AND STRONGER
VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil with pure A Grade Panax Ginseng and Siberian Ginseng.

VIAGRLARGE was formulated by Adult Luxury’s Owner and Euphoria labs to offer our clients top performing premium penis oil. VIAGRLARGE is one of the first penis oils that can be used externally AND internally (you can drink a few drops for extra sexual benefits)

VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil was specially developed for men with additional health and sexual benefits. But you can also incorporate VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil into your sex life in a variety of ways.
Examples include:

• Using the VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil Lubrication as a massage oil and during foreplay
• Applying VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil Lubrication for sexual activities solo or with a partner to enhance pleasure
• Ginseng is often referred to as the King of all herbs, one of the top choices for a bigger, harder, stronger penis with longer lasting erections and more powerful orgasms.
• Ginseng and is found to be a promising agent to improve overall general well-being and endurance. Ginseng has also been reputed as an aphrodisiac, and is used to treat sexual dysfunction as well as to enhance sexual behaviour.
• Our VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil Lubrication top three ingredients is A grade Emu Oil, Panax ginseng and Siberian ginseng.
• It’s believed the ginseng work to treat ED in multiple ways. Researchers surmise potential cardiovascular benefits of Panax ginseng may reduce the risk of ED overall.
• Also, ginseng may promote the release of nitric oxide, triggering erections by relaxing the smooth muscles of the penis.
• And finally, the root could enhance sexual arousal by increasing energy levels and possibly affecting hormone regulation.
• Studies have shown a positive correlation among ginseng, libido, and copulatory performances, and these effects have been confirmed in case-control studies in human.
• In addition, ginseng is found to improve the sperm quality and count of healthy individuals as well as patients with treatment-related infertility. These actions are mostly attributed to ginsenosides, the major pharmacological active components of ginseng.
• Ginseng effectively regulates the immune response and the hormonal changes due to stress, thus maintaining homeostasis. In addition to suppressing the occurrence of psychological diseases such as anxiety and depression, ginseng also prevents stress-associated physiological diseases.

EXTERNAL USES:

• Erection: Stronger, longer, and harder for longer
• Enhance sexual performance
• Enhance sperm production and quality
• Enhance Sperm count and motility
• Improves male fertility
• Panax ginseng increased blood testosterone levels
• Treat erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Athletic performance
• Promotes spermatogenesis
• Sexual stimulation
• Enhance Libido
• Enhance sexual pleasure
• Improve sexual performance
• Sexual arousal
• Associated with feelings of euphoria
• Assists in increased stimulation
• Enhance Pleasure
• Emotionally uplifting
• Heightens sensation
• Reduce anxiety and stress
• Increase natural lubrication
• Increasing sexual response
• More erotic sexual experience
• Decrease stress hormones
• Sperm preservation: ginseng is also found to help preserve the ejaculated sperms
• Promotes healthy skin and a more attractive penis
• Premium Long Lasting Oil Lubricant
• Reduces Inflammation and pain
• Unisex
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-viral
• Anti-infective oil

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Benefits:

• Athletic performance
• Strengthen the immune system and help fight off stress and disease.
• Improves erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Improve memory and feelings of well-being
• Improves Fatigue
• Increasing response to sexual stimuli in healthy people.
• Improve sexual arousal and satisfaction (Male and female)
• Lower cholesterol
• Relieves arthritic joint pain
• Reduces Inflammation and pain
• Natural painkiller
• Promotes healthy younger skin/ Anti aging
• Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, and Anti-infective agents.
• VIAGRLARGE Magic Penis Oil is a all-natural ingredients oil and specialized formula combination of A Grade Emu Oil, Panax ginseng and Siberian ginseng, Omega 3 6 &9, Vitamins K,A,D,& E, Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, and Anti-viral, Anti-infective agents.
• This product is intended to boost sexual activities and overall performance.
• Emu oil is a collagen boosters. If you want a younger and more appealing penis this oil will surely do the trick. It’s also the top choice for to reduced discomfort.

VIAGRLARGE will benefit everything from your mood to your appetite to your sex drive and your body’s response during sex. Click here to shop

How to choose

Personal lube can be a great enhancement to your intimate life, but the number of options can be overwhelming. The goal of lube for most is to decrease friction and increase comfort and pleasure, so finding what works for you is a highly personal decision.

When shopping for a lube, you’ll want to consider how you’re going to use it. If you’re going to be using a condom or silicone sex toys, you’ll need to find a compatible option.

Water-based lubes can be a great place to start because they can be used for all your needs and are excellent for people with sensitive skin. Meanwhile, silicone-based options are typically longer lasting, but they can damage silicone-based toys, as they can break down the material over time.

Lastly, oil-based lubes are also longer lasting. But do not use them with latex condoms, because they can cause them to tear or break.

What to avoid at all costs

When you go lube shopping, you’re going to find all sorts of options out there: flavored, natural, warming, tingling. These lubes can be fun, but be careful to look at the ingredients and test the pH value of over-the-counter products with litmus strips (like in science class).

A healthy vagina should maintain a PH level of 3.5 to 4.5, so the lube you use should also be around the same level. However, keep in mind that many lubes don’t list the pH level on the packaging, so it may be hard to verify.

Always pay attention to the ingredients listed. In fact, there are a few you may want to avoid because they may cause irritation or inflammation:

• glycerin
• nonoxynol-9
• petroleum
• propylene glycol
• chlorhexidine gluconate

Blau also suggests finding one that’s free of parabens, glycerin, and petroleum to minimize the risk of infections. If you’re using condoms and toys, find a lube that’s latex-friendly, rubber-friendly, and plastic-friendly.

Frequently asked questions

Can you use coconut oil as lube?

Yes but not recommended, coconut oil is generally a safe, natural lube option. It can alleviate friction and vaginal dryness.

However, you’ll want to keep in mind that unrefined coconut oil has less processing and bleaching. You’ll also want to get a fresh jar that is dedicated to sexual play to keep things as clean as possible.

What can I use instead of lube?

You can use several common household items as a lube alternative if its a emergency but not recommended. These include olive oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, and aloe vera. That being said, some can increase your risk of yeast infections. They can also tear condoms, so you may want to opt for one on our list instead.

Can you use baby oil for lube?

No! While you can safely use baby oil as a skin moisturizer, do not use it as lube. Mineral oil-based products like baby oil can increase your risk of vaginal infection and can break down latex condoms.

What is lube used for?

The purpose of personal lubricant is to reduce friction and irritation during sexual activity. You can use it during sex with a partner or during masturbation. There are many safe options on the market, depending on what you are looking for.

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