Introducing a personal lubricant [1] into your sex life [2] is a great way to spice things up [3] while making the night more comfortable and enjoyable for you and your partner. But if you've never shopped for lube before, it can be overwhelming, to say the least. From water based to silicone, natural to flavoured, there are hundreds of options to choose from, and it's completely understandable if you're not exactly sure where to start your search. That's why we've rounded up nine lubes that we love, so you can skip the search and get right to business.
The Best Lube For Sensitive Skin: Good Clean Love Almost Naked Personal Lubricant
Good Clean Love formulates its hypoallergenic Almost Naked Personal Lubricant [4] ($13) specifically for sensitive skin. This gentle formula is free from parabens and harmful ingredients, so you can focus on what's really important instead of worrying about what harmful chemicals might be hiding in your lubricant.
The Best Lube For pH Balance: Maude Shine Organic Personal Lubricant
Maude's Shine Organic Personal Lubricant [5] ($25) is 100 percent natural and formulated with a pH of four to five to mirror the pH of a typical vagina. With minimal use of preservatives, this lubricant is manufactured to the ideal osmolality for the body to keep everything balanced. Maude's ingredients are also 100 percent vegan!
The Best Silicone Lube: Überlube
For users looking for luxury, Überlube [6] ($20) is a fan favourite! This moisturising silicone formula is designed to never feel too sticky or leave unwanted residue, so you can enjoy a mess-free night.
The Best Oil-Based Lube: Coconu Oil Based
Coconu's long-lasting oil-based lubricant [7] ($25) is designed to automatically stimulate your body's natural lubrication while it moisturises your sensitive skin and leaves you feeling satisfied. Not only can you count this as a great choice for an intimate night with your partner, but it's also an ethical choice! Coconu donates a portion of its proceeds to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.
The Best Lube to Use With Sex Toys: Unbound Jelly
When looking for a lubricant to use with your sex toys, water-based lubes are generally the way to go (silicone can break down your sex toys over time). Our favourite is the Unbound Jelly [8] ($18), which is toy safe and safe for use with latex condoms. With 95 percent organic ingredients, this formula is gentle and safe for pregnancy!
The Best Lube For Your Budget: Astroglide Liquid
If you're looking for a lube that gets the job done and won't break the bank, Astroglide Liquid [9] ($9) needs to be your go-to. This grease-free lube is water based, so it works great if you're using it solo with a toy or with your partner (bonus: it's compatible with any condom). It's also sold practically everywhere, so no need to run to the adult store — it's even sold at Walmart.
The Best Warming Lube: K-Y Warming Jelly
If you're looking for a sensorial experience, we love K-Y Warming Jelly [10] ($8). Depending on your preference, you can choose between K-Y's liquid or jelly options. But if you're looking for minimal mess, jelly is the way to go. K-Y is a doctor-recommended brand, so you can turn the heat up in your bedroom without worrying whether or not your lube is compatible with your body.
The Best Water-Based Lube: Sliquid Naturals H2O
When it comes to water-based lube, we're obsessed with Sliquid Naturals H2O [11] ($12). It's designed to emulate the natural lubrication of your body by using plant cellulose as its thickening agent, rather than glycerin like most other personal lubricants. Simply formulated with your health in mind, it uses only six ingredients, which are unscented, unflavoured, and completely vegan.
The Best Lube For Oral Sex: Aloe Cadabra Piña Colada
Aloe Cadabra [12] ($11) is made from 95 percent certified organic aloe vera (plus a special blend of other completely natural ingredients). It not only nourishes and moisturises your skin during use, but it comes in a delicious piña colada flavour, so you feel like you're on the sexiest beach holiday ever.