Over the years we’ve tested dozens of different lubes, and some of them are pretty good if not exactly the best in any particular category. For those, we have this section, our Honorable Mentions.
#LubeLife Water-Based Lube for $10: I’ve been a fan of #LubeLife for a while. It’s a reliable brand with water-based lubes thick enough for any kind of sexual play. The company recently added a new product to its line of lubes and it’s equal parts light and refreshing. It has the same texture that stays smooth and slick longer than other brands and, like all their other lubes, it’s one of the best bargains out there. If you’re tight on cash but want a lube that makes you feel luxurious and spoiled, this is the lube to get.
Dame Arousal Serum for $23: I’m not a huge fan of warming or tingling lubes and have yet to try one that makes me a true believer. But Dame’s Arousal Serum comes close. This is a warming, tingling, water-based lube that uses peppermint oil, cinnamon leaf oil, and ginger oil to provide some extra sensation during sex. If you have sensitive skin, I’d leave these products alone, but if you don’t and want to try a stimulating lube, this is the one I’d recommend. Try it on a non-genital area first to ensure you know how your skin will react.
Ycosmetics Lip Lube Love for $29: This is an unusual lube. It provides silky, slick lubrication with a pleasantly mid-weight viscosity, but it has a few other tricks as well. It’s designed to moisturize your most intimate areas even as it provides lubrication, on top of that, it’s such a good moisturizer it also works as a lip moisturizer. Your upper lips this time, the ones on your face. Make sure you only use a single drop though, any more and your lips get very slippery, less in a sexy way and more in an “I just ate a plate of ribs” kind of way.
Coconu Water-Based Lube for $27: This is a great water-based lube that provides lasting lubrication without leaving you sticky. Plus, it’s made from coconut water, so it has a nice, mild fragrance.
Maude Shine Water-Based Lube for $25: This used to be our top pick. It offers a silky-smooth texture, though it’s on the thicker side for a water-based lube. Thicker water-based lubes typically last longer between applications. Using the thumb test, this lube gives you a slick but smooth cushion between your fingertips, which is a good indicator that it’s going to keep things nice and slick.