The 11 Best Lubes

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Let’s talk about sex. About how when two people love each other very much About how sometimes you have it, and how it's better with the right accessories and protection.

No matter the bedroom activity, the right lube can only make sex better. We would go so far as to say, the person who knows how to have good sex always saves a bottle of good lube in their bedside drawer. Are you ready to take that on?

If you are, we’ve mustered 11 of the best personal lubes to hoist you straight into the pro’s echelon. Some are water-based which'll feel extra slippery and are most versatile for any condoms and sex toys. Some are silicon-based that'll feel like soft warm linens on your sensitive parts (these also last far longer, and work underwater). There are also oil-based options that only need one application, and hybrid ones that offer the best of both worlds.

So discuss with your partner(s), figure out everyone's needs, and choose one from below.

Liquid Lubricant

Water-based lubes mimic the natural fluids our bodies release when we're you know, ready. While they often dry up quickly, Astroglide's options are decently long-lasting, well-suited for the good ol’ slip n slide. They're extra slick, stimulating, and like any water-based lube, they're easily washed off.

Type: water-based

Luxury Lubricant

Silicone-based lubes are all hydrophobic, so if you're getting busy in the shower, this is the item for you. Uberlube not only designs its silicone-based lube to be able to transfer sensation while reducing friction, but also to be so silky smooth that you can slide across your wood (we know, pun) floor with just a few pumps. It also doesn't dry up, or get sticky, and is on the crest of the sleek-lube-bottle-design wave.

Type: silicone-based

Rich Water-Based Lube

The real feat is when a water-based lube can be rich enough to give you that silky smooth silicone-based feel. The best we've found is Sutil Rich. It's thick and longer lasting, though not as much as a proper silicone-based lube. But since it's water based, it's compatible with all sex toys and condoms, so you don't have to check materials list before getting busy.

Type: water-based

Shine Organic Lubricant

There's nothing quite like inviting mother nature into your intimate moments is there? By that, we just mean some smoothing aloe vera and organic seed extract. Shine's 100 percent natural, water-based lubricant is ultra-hydrating and pH-balanced to relieve any irritation or personal dryness down in hers, theirs, or your own, sensitive areas if you're concerned about what ingredients are touching your skin.

Type: aloe- and water-based

Personal Moisturizer

Listen, discretion is key. And Lelo makes sure you don't ever leave a crusty drugstore lube bottle laying out on your furniture ever again. Instead, your guests will see what looks like a neat, luxe fragrance bottle on your nightstand—unaware that what it actually contains is the promise of a lasting, smooth pleasure. (Made with aloe vera, it also works as a refreshing moisturizer for your upper-body skin.)

Type: water-based

Anal Thick Lubricant

If anal sex is more of your game—or your only game—this lube is specially designed to help you reach the sweet spot in that even more unknown region. It's on the thicker side, which is ideal, even necessary. And a pea of it will lend a velvety texture to coat your skin, their skin, or even just toys.

Type: silicone-based

CBD & CBG Huile d'Amour Spray Lubricant

A warning: oil-based lubes often don't fare well with latex condoms. But they are a favorite for many. And one infused with cannabinoids like CBD and CBG promise to add some healthy fun (i.e., pain and anxiety relief) to the moment. Glissant's Huile d'Amour is even infused with herbal aphrodisiacs to jack up sexual mood and function. Designed as a locking pump, you can just open the top, dispense a little, and you're on your way.

Type: oil-based

OB Natural Lubricant

If you're a speed demon who hates re-applying, this is the stuff for you. It's formulated with rich oils and shea butter to prolong your performance, and doesn't distract with unnecessary odor or color. Once applied, you'll feel sensual and slick at the same time. Just be careful of staining your expensive sheets.

Type: plant-oil based

Intimate Premium Lubricant

Listen, any reaction, down there, will kill the mood. For everyone. So if you have sensitive skin, Penchant's premium silicone-based lube is free of glycerin, parabens, fragrance, or any hypoallergenic ingredient to prevent burns and bumps. Plus, like the rest here, it'll keep things, well, wet.

Type: silicon-based

Gold Hybrid Luxury Sex Lube

Wet's Gold Hybrid brings together the long-lasting quality of silicone-based lube, and the slippy additives of water-based lube. A small amount of Gold Hybrid can go a long way—probably longer than you can endure (no offense)—so don’t overdo it.

Type: silicone- and water-based

Aloe-ahh & H2Oh! Lubricant Warming Dispenser Set

Instead of squeezing lube out of a bottle like a sex-crazed teenager, upgrade to a touchless soap-dispenser experience. Pulse Warmer can dispense compatible lubricant directly into your hand after soothing and warming. It comes with pods of water-based and silicon-based lubes that'll both deliver decadent slickness to start off your intimate fun times.

Type: silicone-based and water-based

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