First times
How to use lube
Sliquid H2O leads our use lube ranking. Real products still sold in the US, re-checked weekly.
Reviewed by Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer) · Prices checked · How we rank
The verdict
Lube is the easiest way to make everything feel better. More glide, less friction, longer nights.
Our No. 1: Sliquid H2O
Quick picks
At a glance
Compare the top 7
- 1
Sliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 → - 2
Sliquid Sassy$13.99Too new to rate$13.99 → - 3
Überlube$21.99Too new to rate$21.99 → - 4
Pjur Original 100 ml$27.95 to $31Too new to rate$31 → - 5
Sliquid Satin$14.99 to $15Too new to rate$14.99 → - 6
Sliquid Silver$22Too new to rate$22 → - 7
Sliquid Organics Natural$15.99Too new to rate$15.99 →
The ranking
Named bottles to start from
Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.
No. 1 · SliquidPhoto at the top ↑
Sliquid H2O
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Glycerin-free water-based. Unscented. Works with silicone toys and latex. You reapply. The how-to bottle people should start with.
Cons
- It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
- Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube
Why it ranks: How-to-use-lube search still lands on H2O. Reviews mention no sticky finish. Sliquid still sells it.
No. 2 · Sliquid
Sliquid Sassy
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Thicker gel. Same house. Stays where you put it. The how-to if H2O felt thin or the night is anal.
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: Padding is the usual second lesson.
No. 3 · Überlube
Überlube
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Silicone. A few drops. Lasts. Not on a silicone toy. The how-to if you want skin, not a toy night.
Cons
- Do not use on silicone toys. Water-based for those
- Can stain fabric. Plan the towel
Why it ranks: Silicone-lube how-to still says Überlube.
No. 4 · Pjur
Pjur Original 100 ml
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Concentrated silicone. Neutral. A few drops. Same rule as Überlube: skin yes, silicone toy no.
Pros
- Medical-grade silicone
Cons
- Keep it away from silicone toys
- Can mark sheets. Plan a towel
Why it ranks: Pjur is the other silicone how-to name.
No. 5 · Sliquid
Sliquid Satin
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Water-based moisturizer. Daily dryness, then sex if you want. Aloe. The how-to if the actual problem is dry skin.
Cons
- This is a moisturizer first. Don't expect gel padding
- If you want thick anal slip, that's Sassy
Why it ranks: Dryness leaks into how-to-use-lube.
No. 6 · Sliquid
Sliquid Silver
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Hybrid. Water plus a little silicone. Lasts longer than H2O. Still check the toy. The how-to middle bottle.
Pros
- Pharmaceutical-grade silicone
Cons
- Not for silicone toys
- Can mark sheets. Same as every silicone lube
Why it ranks: Hybrid how-to is the usual third tab.
No. 7 · Sliquid
Sliquid Organics Natural
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Organic sticker. Botanicals. Patch a wrist. The how-to if you wanted the label and you will test extracts.
Cons
- Botanicals can bother a reactive vulva. Patch test if you are that person
- Still water-based. Reapply
Why it ranks: Organic-lube how-to.
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Use more than you think, reapply without apology, and match the lube to your toy. Alone, a little extra turns a quick session into a long, slippery one.
If you're shopping, start with Sliquid H2O. Clean, slippery and no sticky finish. It's the bottle you stop thinking about, which is the point.
Before you buy
Buying guide
Toy in the cart
Water-based on silicone. H2O is the boring start. Sassy if you wanted gel. Don't put Überlube on the toy.
Skin, not a toy
A few silicone drops last. Überlube or Pjur. Sheets will know. Condoms still want water-based.
Dryness is a different job
Satin is a moisturizer that can also be sex. Best lube for sensitive skin if extracts pick a fight.
Anal wants padding
Sassy. Reapply. No numbing. Best anal lube is that aisle.
Read this first
Mistakes to avoid
Don't buy the pink heat
Warming drugstore bottles sting more than they help. That is the avoid row.
Don't pour the pantry
Coconut oil is a body oil. It is not a condom. It is not a silicone toy.
Don't skip the bottle in the same cart
A dry shaft is how people decide rabbits and plugs were a mistake. Buy H2O with the toy.
FAQ
Common questions
- How do you use lube?
- More than you think. Water-based on silicone toys. A few silicone drops on skin, not on a silicone toy. Reapply. H2O if you want the boring bottle. Sassy if you wanted padding.
- Water-based or silicone lube?
- Water-based with toys and condoms. Silicone lasts on skin. Don't put silicone lube on a silicone toy. Best water-based lube and Best silicone lube are the sibling aisles.
- How much lube should I use?
- More than the ad. A dime of silicone. A real pour of water-based. Dry is how people decide toys were a mistake.
- Can I use coconut oil as lube?
- Not with a condom. Not on a silicone toy. Kitchen oil is the avoid row. Buy H2O.
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