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Best anal lube

Sliquid Sassy leads our anal lube ranking. Real products still sold in the US, re-checked weekly.

Reviewed by · Prices checked · How we rank

The verdict

Best anal lube is a bottle that stays, names the formula, and does not numb you on purpose. Ten still sold in the US. Sassy if you want gel. H2O if you will reapply. Überlube if the toy is not silicone.

Our No. 1: Sliquid Sassy

Quick picks

  1. Best overallNo. 1 ↓

    Sliquid Sassy

    Shop $13.99 at SheVibe

  2. Runner-upNo. 2 ↓

    Sliquid H2O

    Shop $13.99 at SheVibe

  3. Also greatNo. 3 ↓

    Überlube

    Shop $21.99 at SheVibe

At a glance

Compare the top 8

  1. 1Sliquid SassySliquid Sassy$13.99Too new to rate$13.99 →
  2. 2Sliquid H2OSliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 →
  3. 3ÜberlubeÜberlube$21.99Too new to rate$21.99 →
  4. 4Sliquid SilverSliquid Silver$22Too new to rate$22 →
  5. 5Sliquid Organics Natural GelSliquid Organics Natural Gel$15.99 to $16Too new to rate$15.99 →
  6. 6Pjur Original 100 mlPjur Original 100 ml$27.95 to $31Too new to rate$31 →
  7. 7Sliquid SensationSliquid Sensation$15.99Too new to rate$15.99 →
  8. 8Sliquid SoulSliquid Soul$14Too new to rate$14 →

The ranking

The full ranking

Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.

How we rank

No. 1 · SliquidPhoto at the top ↑

Sliquid Sassy

Too new to rate$13.99
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The anal lube people still mean. Thick water-based gel. Stays where you put it. Glycerin-free. Toy-safe. No numbing.

Cons

  • Too thick for some vaginal nights. That's why H2O exists
  • Still water-based. It can dry if you wait too long

Why it ranks: Anal-lube search that wants a name lands on Sassy. Official shop is live.

Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
No. 2

No. 2 · Sliquid

Sliquid H2O

from 16 reviews$13.99
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Thinner water-based. Fine for anal if you reapply and you already own the bottle. Not as much padding as Sassy.

Cons

  • It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
  • Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube

Why it ranks: People already buying H2O ask if it works anal. It does, with more pours. Reviews mention the thin slick.

Überlube by Überlube.
Überlube by Überlube.
No. 3

No. 3 · Überlube

Überlube

Too new to rate$21.99
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Silicone. A few drops. Lasts. Anal if you are not using a silicone toy. Breaks the toy if you are.

Cons

  • Do not use on silicone toys. Water-based for those
  • Can stain fabric. Plan the towel

Why it ranks: Long-session anal search names Überlube. Not for silicone plugs.

Sliquid Silver by Sliquid.
Sliquid Silver by Sliquid.
No. 4

No. 4 · Sliquid

Sliquid Silver

Too new to rate$22
Shop $22 at SheVibe

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Sliquid silicone. Same rule as Überlube. Anal on skin, not on a silicone toy.

Pros

  • Pharmaceutical-grade silicone

Cons

  • Not for silicone toys
  • Can mark sheets. Same as every silicone lube

Why it ranks: Cheaper-than-Überlube silicone search. Toy-safe it is not.

Sliquid Organics Natural Gel by Sliquid.
Sliquid Organics Natural Gel by Sliquid.
No. 5

No. 5 · Sliquid

Sliquid Organics Natural Gel

Too new to rate$15.99 to $16
Shop $15.99 at SheVibelower priceShop $16 at Pleasure Chest

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Thick organic-line gel. Same idea as Sassy with botanicals. An anal lube if you want the organic label and more body.

Cons

  • Botanicals. Same sensitive-skin warning as Natural
  • Thick. Not a daily moisturizer

Why it ranks: Gel-plus-organic search. Botanicals can bother a reactive body.

Pjur Original concentrated silicone lubricant, 3.4 oz / 100 ml.
Pjur Original concentrated silicone lubricant, 3.4 oz / 100 ml.
No. 6

No. 6 · Pjur

Pjur Original 100 ml

Too new to rate$27.95 to $31
Shop $31 at SheVibeShop $27.95 at Pleasure Chestlower price

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Medical-grade silicone. Concentrated. Neutral smell. Latex-safe. The German bottle if Überlube felt like a flex.

Cons

  • Silicone toys need water-based instead
  • Can mark sheets. Plan a towel

Why it ranks: Silicone lube that stays slick a long time, so a few drops go far.

Sliquid Sensation by Sliquid.
Sliquid Sensation by Sliquid.
No. 7

No. 7 · Sliquid

Sliquid Sensation

Too new to rate$15.99
Shop $15.99 at SheVibe

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Warming. Named. Still heat. Skip it for a first anal night. Sting is not a feature.

Cons

  • Heat is a gimmick until it burns. Stop if it stings
  • Skip it for a first lube

Why it ranks: Warming anal search is loud and usually a mistake.

Sliquid Soul by Sliquid.
Sliquid Soul by Sliquid.
No. 8

No. 8 · Sliquid

Sliquid Soul

Too new to rate$14
Shop $14 at SheVibeShop $14 at Pleasure Chest

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Coconut oil. Not anal lube for a condom night. Breaks latex. Can wreck silicone. On the list so oil search sees the fork.

Cons

  • Oil. Not condom-safe. Not for silicone toys
  • If you wanted H2O, this is the wrong aisle

Why it ranks: Oil leak into anal-lube search. Category fit is a warning.

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Everyday water-based: Best water-based lube. The full shelf including silicone and warnings: Best sex lubes. First plug: Best beginner anal toys. Motor plug: Best vibrating butt plugs. Weighted and silent: Best weighted butt plugs.

Before you buy

Buying guide

Gel, thin, or silicone

Gel stays. Thin water-based needs more pours. Silicone lasts and wrecks silicone toys. Name the toy material first.

The toy in the same cart

A flared base. A size you can picture. Water-based on silicone plugs. Skip numbing.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the best anal lube?
Sliquid Sassy if you want thick water-based gel that stays. H2O if you already own it and you will reapply. Überlube if you want silicone on skin, not on a silicone toy.
Water-based or silicone for anal?
Water-based on silicone toys. Silicone lube on skin or latex, not on silicone plugs. Best water-based lube is the thinner aisle.
Should anal lube have numbing?
No. Pain is information. Numbing is how people tear something and find out later.
Do I need special lube for a first anal toy?
You need more of it, and thicker helps. Best beginner anal toys is the toy list. This page is the bottle.

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