What the reviewers are saying: “This lube by far is great for backdoor play. It lasts a considerably long time, and the jojoba oil really helps ease things in during foreplay.” —an Amazon reviewer
The Best Fragrance-Free Lube: Nécessaire Sex Gel
This lube is apparently a favorite of Gwyneth Paltrow’s, as she’s sent bottles to Kim Kardashian and Demi Lovato, among others. Celebrity cult status aside, though, this impeccably well-branded lube is fragrance-free, vegan, and pH-optimized, so it’d be a good pick if you’re prone to irritation or just can’t stand fragrances.
What the reviewers are saying: “I like it quite a bit. It’s a good lubricant and its ingredients are great for your skin. It strikes a strong perfect balance between slippery and moisturizing, and it doesn’t irritate my skin at all.” —an Amazon reviewer
The Best Lube for Vaginal Dryness: Wicked Sensual Care Simply Timeless Hybrid
This lube was specifically formulated for menopausal and perimenopausal people, but anyone who suffers from vaginal dryness for any reason should find it helpful. Ultra-moisturizing ingredients like aloe and squalane help bring some hydration to the area, whether you use this lube during sex, masturbation, or just to alleviate dryness in everyday life. The pump-top bottle makes it easy to apply, while the thicker, gel-like formula helps makes this lube longer-lasting and less prone to messy drippage.
What the reviewers are saying: “It’s liquid enough to easily spread/smear, thick enough to not run or drip everywhere, lasts for hours, and cleans up/off easily with just water! Everything you need out of a good lube.” –an Amazon reviewer
The Best Spray Lube: Astroglide x Spray ‘n Glide
It’s about damn time someone invented sprayable lube—and not just because it’s satisfying to be able to lovingly tag your partner with your initials. Astroglide has blessed us with a sprayable bottle of its signature hypoallergenic, unscented silicone lube that is sprayable from any angle, and has racked up some impressive ratings on Amazon.
What the reviewers are saying: “This gel based silicone lube has a velvety smooth feel that is far better than the liquid formulation of the same product.” –an Amazon reviewer
The Best CBD Lube: Foria Intimacy Sex Oil with CBD
Another staff favorite, Foria’s broad-spectrum CBD lube is made with just two ingredients, organic coconut oil and a broad-spectrum CBD extract from USDA organic-certified hemp. (In other words, no THC.) One of our contributors swears by the ability of this ambrosia to relax and then rev up their engine by providing soothing lubrication and, after about five to ten minutes, enhancing arousal thanks to the inclusion of CBD extract. (As always, check with your doctor before using anything with CBD!) The formula is also one of the most “delicious” out there, according to the aforementioned writer, who says that “it kind of tastes like a mix of botanicals and organic Thin Mint cookies or something.”
What the reviewers are saying: “Um YES, mind-blowing is a great description. I tried the intimacy lube alone and with a partner, both were amazing experiences.” –a Foria reviewer
The Best Discreet Lube: LELO Water-Based Personal Moisturizer
Every lube on this list is deserving of your coveted nightstand real estate, but especially this sleek bottle of ambrosia. The water-based lube was dreamt up by the luxury Swedish sexual wellness retailer LELO, which is beloved for its high-tech, ethereal-yet-futuristic-looking vibrators such as The Enigma and The Dot (which deserves a role in the next Dune movie). Unsurprisingly, the award-winning brand’s lube comes in a sculptural bottle that will leave your houseguests none the wiser (one pal thought it was a Shiseido perfume bottle). It’s also glycerine-free, paraben-free, unscented, and made with soothing aloe extracts intended to keep your skin hydrated.
