Our Favourite Lubricants on the Market
Sassy Natural Lubricating Gel. Photo courtesy of Sliquid.
Using a personal lubricant during intercourse (vaginal or anal) or while using a sex toy is ideal for everyone. It's known to enhance your sexual pleasure, relieve dryness and soreness that can occur from penetration (both the penetrated and penetrating partner), and reduces friction to lessen your chances of becoming injured during sexual play. For folks into anal sex, it’s quite necessary to use to prevent tearing, as the anus is not a self-lubricating orifice.
Nonetheless, there are so many different lubes on the market to choose from, each with their set of ingredients and promises of sexual enhancements. How does one pick the best option for them?
Good news: we’re here to help narrow down your choices. Below, you’ll find a list of our favourite lubricants and a description of why we think it would be perfect for you.
Emojibator’s Phuksaus
Retails at $26 USD (about $32 CAD)
An all-natural and vegan CBD-infused (75 milligrams per 2 ounces) pleasure gel, Phuksaus has been formulated to heighten arousal and ease tension — whether you're enjoying solo or partner play. With CBD lubricant users reporting increased blood flow, pelvic relaxation, and decreased inflammation and pain, it's no wonder folks love this gel-and-oil hybrid, fragrance-free lubricant.
To apply, simply massage a quarter-sized amount of Phuksaus to the area of the body you wish to lubricate and reapply as desired or necessary. It easily washes away with warm water and can be used even with your silicone sex toys! Talk about incredible pleasure in all situations.
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Hathor's SUTIL Luxe Body Glide
Retails at about $12 to $30 USD ($14.95 to $36.95 CAD)
Hathor's SUTIL Luxe Body Glide is a pH-balanced formula designed to be optimal for both the anus and vagina, making penetration easier and more comfortable. Thanks to their enhanced viscosity, it can help alleviate menopausal discomfort and soothe dry and delicate tissues. The Luxe lube is vegan and condom-friendly, and its eco-certified ingredients leave no taste. Thus, switching from penetration to oral is easy, with no wiping down the body necessary between sexual acts.
We loved how long-lasting this product was — similar to a silicone-based lubricant, but without the silicone. That said, Hathor's SUTIL is water-based, making it perfect for enjoying along with your favourite silicone sex toy!
Province Apothecary's Lover's Kit
Retails at $34 USD ($34 CAD)
The Lover's Kit contains Province Apothecary's best-selling 60-millilitre Sex Oil and 60-millilitre sensual Lover's Oil massage oil, making it the perfect 'just because' gift for you and your partner. Their Lover's Oil is an ideal and aromatic blend of ten sensual essential oils in a rich and moisturizing base, heightening a shared massage experience that fosters emotional connection and deepened intimacy.
The Sex Oil is a beautiful mixture containing coconut oil and vitamin E, hydrating the skin without synthetic fragrance or toxic ingredients. While this lubricant is ideal for all skin types and usable on every part of the body, it's important to note that it is not compatible with latex products (for example, latex-based condoms).
Sliquid's Sassy and Sea Natural Lubricating Gels
Retails at $16 to $23 USD (about $19.99 to $28.99 CAD)
Water-based, natural, vegan-friendly, and cruelty-free, we love Sliquid Naturals Sea and Sassy formulas. Both these lubricants are equal parts slippery and sensual, enjoyable for both partners or for solo play with your favourite toy (yes, it's silicone-compatible, too)! Sea features the sea's natural healing properties, as it's blended with hand-selected natural seaweed extracts that can provide an added boost to your sexual health. For example, Wakame is a seaweed that contains B vitamins and can reduce inflammation while improving elasticity in your skin.
Sassy contains additional plant cellulose to create a thicker gel, making it perfect for anal intercourse. The thicker viscosity also makes it an excellent option for using with sex toys. After all, it has been designed by folks with sensitive skin and bodies!
Want to save 15% on your Sassy and Sea Natural Lubricating Gels (or on any purchase made at Love Shop, for that matter)? Use the code BETWEENOURTHIGHS at checkout!
Überlube's 100 ml Bottle and Good-to-Go Traveller
Retails at $32 and $21 USD ($39.99 and $25.99 CAD)
One incredible high-end lubricant is latex-safe and will make you feel cloaked in luxury. Überlube isn't just slippery, but is instead designed to transfer sensation while simultaneously reducing friction between the user and their partner or toy. We loved that their formula doesn't leave your skin feeling sticky and dried out after application, but rather, silky and moisturized. The Good-to-Go Traveller refillable case is super discreet and fits easily into your bag, making on-the-go fun a breeze. You'll never have to worry about not having lube on-hand ever again!
Note that because this lube is silicone-based, it can't be used with silicone sex toys.
Want to save 15% on your Überlube 100 ml Bottle and Good-to-Go Traveller (or on any purchase made at Love Shop, for that matter)? Use the code BETWEENOURTHIGHS at checkout!
Using a personal lubricant during vaginal or anal intercourse or using a sex toy is ideal for everyone in all situations. While there are many options on the market, we hope your search has become infinitely simpler after reading our top recommendations above. It’s essential to find a lube that works well for your body (and your partner’s), any toys you might be using, and taking advantage of a formula intended for the sexual activities you’re looking to enjoy.
If you’re looking to pleasure a vulva or penis, check out our accompanying posts, “Essential Sex Toys For Folks With Vaginas” and “Essential Sex Toys For Folks With Penises”! When venturing to experiment with your partner, check out our post, “The Best Sex Toys for Couples.”
Which of these products will you order for yourself? Do you have any additional recommendations on toys for anal sex? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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