Personal lubricants make sex more fun–but not all of them are created equal. We’re covering how to find ones you’ll love and the ingredients to avoid.
Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba
Products we recommend:
- Best water-based lube: Aloe Cadabra Natural Aloe
- Best thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water Based
- Best silicone lube: Überlube
- Best hybrid lube: Sliquid Silk
- Best oil-based lube: Coconu Oil Based
- Bianca recommends: Vuvla-shaped candle mold
Additional reading :
- The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2025
- The 5 Best Vibrators of 2025
- The Best Anal Toys
- How to Clean Sex Toys
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