Lubricant aka lube for short, not only makes sex feel great, but more importantly it helps to prevent injury, tearing or discomfort during sex or masturbation.
If things have gone a little dry down there, lube is a great tool for giving you that helping hand and can even heighten intimacy levels with your partner – or by yourself, of course.
Plus, lube can be used to enhance your experience with sex toys including your favourite vibrators for mind-blowing orgasms – sounds like the perfect bedside drawer pairing.
From water-based and silicone-based to oil-based lubricants, there are plenty of different types of lubes to choose. To save you from getting confused, we’ve picked out the 10 best lubes to buy right now for all occasions and budgets.
Famed for being the perfect lube for use with sex toys, it’s water-based, non-tacky and doesn’t dry out easily. Just a little goes a very loooong way, so pump and enjoy steamy sessions like never before.
Durex’s 2-in-1 massage gel also doubles up as a lubricant. Its water-based formula is extra thick, long-lasting and infused with aloe vera to leave skin feeling moisturised and well nourished. It’s also condom-safe, non-sticky and non-greasy, making it a great alternative to massage oil.
Using lube for anal is super important as the anus doesn’t self-lubricate in the same way the vagina does. Sliquid’s anal lube is one of the brands bestsellers – and it’s not hard to see why. It’s 100% vegan friendly, glycerin paraben free, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, pH-balanced and blended to emulate your body’s own natural lubrication.
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10 best lubes for 2022:
1. Liquid Silk Lube
Best lubricant for sex
Famed for being the perfect lube for use with sex toys, it’s water-based, non-tacky and doesn’t dry out easily. Just a little goes a very loooong way, so pump and enjoy steamy sessions like never before.
Price: £12.99, Lovehoney – buy here now
2. Durex Play Massage 2-in-1 Soothing Lubricant
Best lubricant for massages
Durex’s 2-in-1 massage gel also doubles up as a lubricant. Its water-based formula is extra thick, long-lasting and infused with aloe vera to leave skin feeling moisturised and well nourished. It’s also condom-safe, non-sticky and non-greasy, making it a great alternative to massage oil.
Price: £8.99, Lovehoney – buy here now
3. Sliquid Sassy Water-Based Anal Lubricant
Best lubricant for anal
Using lube for anal is super important as the anus doesn’t self-lubricate in the same way the vagina does. Sliquid’s anal lube is one of the brands bestsellers – and it’s not hard to see why.
It’s 100% vegan friendly, glycerin paraben free, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, pH-balanced and blended to emulate your body’s own natural lubrication.
Price: £17.99, Lovehoney – buy here now
4. TENGA Real Lotion Lubricant
Best lubricant for foreplay
TENGA is known for making the best sex toys for anyone with a penis, which is why the TENGA lube is perfect for pairing with your toy collection. As well as this, the lube is also the perfect companion for the most luxury, slippery hand job of all time – great for treating your partner or yourself to a few minutes of heaven (if you can last that long, that is).
Price: £15.75, Amazon – buy here now
5. Nakd Water-Based Lubricant
Best budget lubricant
Made from organic aloe vera and a drop of peppermint oil, this water-based lube from Nakd moisturises the skin whilst giving you that tingling, fresh sensation. Paraben and glycerin-free, the lube doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients, and is also great for using with toys and condoms.
Price: £6.99, Amazon – buy here now
6. Deodoc Initimate Lubricant Drops
Best lubricant for women
Cult Beauty says, “Founded by Dr. Hedieh and sister Hasti Asadi, DeoDoc strive to destigmatise sexual pleasure and feminine hygiene. Developed with an expert gynaecologist, this line-up of thoughtful and delicate products will care for your vulva and help to enhance intimacy with pH-balanced, hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested creations.” In short, this is a super luxe lube experience that’s all about making your vulva feel amazing…
Price: £22, Cult Beauty – buy here now
7. Pjur Original Silicone Lube
Best silicone lubricant
Pjur’s silicone-based Bodyglide is a staple. It’s extremely long-lasting and super-concentrated for maximum pleasure. It’s certified condom and latex-safe and bestselling for a reason.
Price: £14.99, Lovehoney – buy here now
8. YES Organic Water-Based Lube
Best plant-based lubricant
Having an orgasm whilst helping the planet at the same time – YES please. YES Organics is an award-winning plant-based range, and products are available in water and oil options. This water-based lube formula is long-lasting and comes in an easy-squeeze bottle. It’s also condom compatible and can be used with a range of sex toys.
Price: £7.99, Lovehoney – buy here now
9. Boots Vanilla Pleasure Lubricant
Best scented lubricant
Boots pleasure lubricant with a touch of vanilla is a water-based formula with the taste and aroma of vanilla. It provides gentle lubrication to ease vaginal dryness and intimate discomfort, helping to create a pleasurable experience for both partners. Plus, there’s currently buy 1 get the 2nd half price on selected Boots condoms and lubricant, so it’s defo worth stocking up.
Price: £3.99, Boots – buy here now
10. My Viv Oil-Based Lubricant
Best oil-based lubricant
More luscious in feel, an oil-based lubricant is rich and velvety to the touch but often sticky in comparison with the water-based option. It’s long-lasting, though, so perfect for clitoral play, and is a great natural moisturiser that lingers on the skin.
However, it is important to note that it is not safe to use with most condoms as it breaks down the latex.
Price: £10, Feel Unique – buy here now
Why should I use lube?
Lube doesn’t have to be a last resort for when things have gone a bit dry – you can use it at any time during sex to spice things up. It also comes in different flavours, and can create different sensations like a warming or cooling effect wherever it’s applied.
Not only does it feel great, but lube also helps to prevent injury, tearing or discomfort during sex or masturbation.
Which lube is best for me?
There are different types of lubes to choose from to suit all occasions, budgets and needs. These included oil-based, water-based and silicone-based formulas. Not sure which one is right for you? Have a read below.
Water-based lubricant
Water-based lube is most like your natural wetness and can be used in practically any activity you can think of – even those involving silicone toys and contraceptives.
However, they can tend to dry out mid-way through due to air exposure or the water in the lube being absorbed by your body.
Oil-based lubricant
If you’re someone who can’t be bothered to keep reapplying when you get going, then an oil-based lube is the gift that keeps on giving.
Not only are oil-based lubes great for sex, but they can also be used for massage time – so you’re basically getting a two for one. But, the downside comes if you’re using a latex condom. This type of lube increases the chances of a ripped or torn condom, defeating the condom’s purpose.
Silicone-based lubricant
If you’re interested in something more long lasting that needs to be reapplied less often, you may have found your match.
A silicone-based lube, may feel like silk sheets on your sensitive parts, but on the flip side, it may also stain your actual bed sheets, as well as damage silicone sex toys, leaving them feeling tacky.
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