Sex is great – when it’s not painful. According to studies, around 17% of women aged 18-50 experience vaginal dryness during sex. That’s WAY too many women not getting their fair share of orgasms! For many people, lube is a game-changer, and most of you would probably think that they’re pretty safe, since they’re for your genitals. That’s true, well, mostly true. It’s still important to look at the ingredients used to create the scents, flavour, and warming capabilities of some lubes, since they might do more harm than good!
We get it, it’s an awkward thing to buy, maybe even a bit confusing. No worries, we’ve created a list of the best lubes you can get for whatever kinky sh*t you might be into!
Best silicone lube
Uberlube
One of the highest quality silicone lubes out there, Uberlube will certainly satisfy those who are looking for some smooth and slippery fun. Perfect for all kinds of play, vaginal and anal, and great for underwater too! It only contains two ingredients – pure silicone and a trace of Vitamin E. Plus, it’s gluten, glycerin and paraben free.
However, it’s important to note that silicone lubricants can interact negatively with with some sex toys, particularly those made of soft materials like silicone. So maybe stick to hard materials like plastic, aluminum, ceramic, steel, granite, wood, and marble.
Best water-based lube
Good Clean Love Almost Naked Personal Lubricant
If you’re looking for lube that mimics natural bodily fluids and is easy to clean, definitely opt for water-based lubricants. As the name suggests, the Good Clean Love Almost Naked Personal Lubricant leans heavily on natural aloe leaf juice for moisture, and it’s completely vegan, 95% organic, and free of unnecessary extras like parabens, petrochemicals, and glycerin. These on the other hand, are perfectly fine to use with silicone toys.
Best oil-based lube
Woo Coconut Love Oil
We all love a massage that leads to something more. They’re a popular fantasy for a reason! Oil-based lubes are easy to spread and very moisturizing. But, and it’s a BIG but, you can’t use them with condoms, since oil degrades latex, and that’s the last thing we want! So this one’s for the monogamous and committed couples out there. The Woo Coconut Love Oil is a great option for those who are going raw-dog, since it’s 100% organic, with its key ingredients being organic coconut oil, vanilla essence, beeswax, and stevia. Yes, you can eat it.
Best flavoured lube
Unbound Jelly
Add some sweetness into your play with the Unbound Jelly water based lube. Suitable for beginners, it’s made from 95% organic ingredients and safe for pregnancy. Plus, it’s toy safe and you can use it with latex condoms. No fuss at all! But what does it taste like…? Well, that’s for you to find out. Hint: vanilla and lemon (yum!)
Best lube for sensitive skin
Sliquid H20
When it comes to lubricants for sensitive skin, water-based, silicone, or hyaluronic acid-based lubricants are generally the best. Sliquid’s H20 is a no-brainer for sensitive skin, thanks to its simple ingredient list. Free from glycerin, parabens, sulfates and all that stuff you don’t want anywhere near your genitals!
Best hybrid lube
Sliquid Silk
A hybrid lube is basically a water-based lube with some silicone mixed in. You can get the slipperiness of a water-based formula, with the longevity of a silicone one. We LOVE having the best of both worlds! However, since it does contain silicone, definitely don’t use it with silicone sex toys.
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