The 18 Best Lubes for Sex, Tested by Sex and Grooming Experts

Made from organic and vegan products, P.S condom's lube is pH-balanced, non-irritating, and naturally moisturizing. It's great to use for all types of sex, including with silicone toys.

A lighter lube that's great for vaginal and toy play, Zalo's water-based lube is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and non-staining. (Your sheets will thank you.) It's also packaged in a sleek gold bottle if you or your partner is somewhat who values aesthetics.

Silicone-based lubes are king, says sexual-health expert Evan Goldstein, M.D. Überlube ($32) has silicone and vitamin E for more moisture.

It is glycerin-free and contains mushroom and quinoa extracts, which may also help protect your skin.

Hand lotion chafes. Vaseline is hard to clean up. Cake So-Low Lotion starts as a cream, melts into a slick gel, and has soothing aloe and vitamin E. Enjoy.

Momentum's silicone lube is soft to the touch and long-lasting—a little squirt goes a long way. It also isn't sticky the way many silicone lubes are.

This lube starts a little firmer when you apply, but as you start to have sex and things heat up, both literally and metaphorically, it melts and slips everywhere (in the best of ways). It's also great to use if you like eating ass with lube (or take breaks from anal penetration to eat ass) because it has a fabulous coconut oil taste.

A classic water-based lube for all types of sex, Lovehoney's Enjoy lubricant has a big ol' pump which makes it a lot easier and quicker to use while having sex. It also comes in an 8.5-ounce bottle, so you get a lot of bang for your buck with this bad boy.

No, the lube does not taste like cake. That is simply the name of the brand. This lube is ideal for vaginal, solo penis play, or toy play. The organic formula is ultra-moisturizing and contains a blend of mushroom extract, quinoa, hemp, flax green tea, and oat.

"This water-based lube can be used with toys, penetrative sex, anal sex, and as a massage gel," Ashley Cobb, a sexpert for Lovehoney, previously told Men’s Health. "It has a subtle but very nice smell of ylang-ylang, and it cleans up easily without leaving annoying residue."

Gun Oil’s H20 lube doesn’t dry out nearly as quickly as other water-based lubricants. It also has extracts of aloe vera and oat to repair and minimize irritation, along with stimulating ginseng and guarana extracts to promote blood flow.

This is another excellent water-based lube that doesn’t require constant reapplication. One squirt and you’re good to go!

Promescent lube is 100% paraben-free, odorless, colorless, and greaseless. What I personally like about this lube is that it feels thick without feeling sticky. (It also isn’t too difficult to wash off!)

"This is one of the best anal water-based lubes around," Cobb said. "It has a very slick consistency and is long-lasting while remaining in place with its gel consistency, unlike most water-based lubes."

This lube is great for long sessions of anal sex since it has a highly concentrated amount of silicone. The addition of jojoba also has a relaxing effect on the body.w

This lube is very “thin,” so to speak, so it’s ideal if you just need a little bit of lube and don't want to create a Slip N Slide in your bed.

I like the Tush Cush from Cake because it has a unique jelly texture that’s great for anal sex and to use with toys.

This lube can be used for everything: anal sex, oral sex, and use with toys. It’s also pH-balanced. It’s a one size fits all type deal!

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