12 Best CBD Lubes to Make Sex a Little Smoother

Toca Tota (intended for people with vaginas) has great reviews not just for its warming and stimulating qualities, but for how effective it is at relieving different types of discomfort. Some people even use it daily, just to enjoy how soothing it is, though the warming sensation may not be right for everyone.

There are several different reasons you might be experiencing pain during intercourse, including vaginal dryness and pelvic discomfort. “It's important to consider any specific issues or needs you may have, such as pain relief or relaxation,” says Aliyah Moore, Ph.D., certified sex therapist. Heads up that this oil-based lube shouldn't be used with latex condoms.

Starkman recommends the oil-based Foria Awaken Arousal, which contains botanical infusions that include organic cinnamon, ginger and vanilla, as well as cardamon, peppermint and cacao essential oils. No wonder one reviewer rhapsodizes that using the non-sticky Awaken Arousal “felt like I was surfing in a perpetual wave pool of yum.”

Because of its varied ingredient list, including coconut oil, it’s important for users with allergies to be cautious and keep in mind that, like all other oil-based lubes, this one isn't compatible with latex. “It's all about keeping things smooth and safe," says Freya.

Created by a female reproductive medicine specialist and formulated in the U.S. with CBD grown in Australia, Bliss contains coconut oil, shea butter and sweet almond oil (attention those with nut allergies!) in addition to full-spectrum hemp. It wins raves for enhancing foreplay and intercourse, and many reviewers find themselves entranced with the fragrance (but if strong scents aren’t your thing, you may want an oil with less of an aroma). Since it's oil-based, it can't be used with latex condoms.

Qulo, is tailor-made for anal use (“culo” is a colloquial Spanish term for the butt region), and the oil aims to warm and open the area, as well as help prevent or ease any irritation that can occur with penetrative sex or anal exploration. Users love its scent, with notes of cardamom, sage and ginger. Toca Qulo isn’t latex condom-compatible, but it is fine to use with many sex toys — which will come in handy, since anal lube can be extra helpful when you’re trying out new gadgets for anal play.

Featuring the calendula herb (also known as the “pot marigold,” not because of any CBD-affiliations but because the tasty flower has historically been used for soups and stews), and virgin cold-pressed sunflower, coconut and jojoba oils, Kiskanu’s intimacy oil is great for addressing dryness, whatever the cause may be (menopause, chronic vaginal dryness, etc.). Some reviewers caution the lube can cause staining, though.

Chocolate makes everything more fun. Pair a frisson of chocolate mint deliciousness with broad-spectrum hemp oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon bark oil and some other goodies, and you’ve got the delightful concoction known as O-Shot’s CBD Arousal Oil. Called “a game-changer” by one happy customer, it takes five to 15 minutes for those warm tingles to set in, and then can last up to two hours. Some users aren't a fan of the pump format, though.

A clinical herbalist founded the woman-owned CBD company Moon Mother, and it shows in its ingredients that claim to be sustainably made, organic and cruelty-free. The brand's intimacy oil says it's mild enough to use every day use for vaginal wellness; it can also be used as a massage oil. However it is pricey, and with its multitude of oils — including coconut, calendula, rose and full-spectrum hemp extract — it’s not safe for latex condoms.

If you’re looking for a streamlined ingredient list in your CBD oil, it doesn’t get much simpler than this spray from Joy Organics, which contains just two types of oil: MCT oil (which may contain coconut!), a supplemental oil that maximizes the effects of the star ingredient, CBD, though it can't be used with latex condoms. Users love how smooth it glides on and how and easily it's absorbed, but don't love that there are no scented options.

Quim’s Smooth Operator serum is an outlier among CBD lubes because it’s actually latex-safe — rather then being oil-based, it's aloe vera-based. Another benefit of its aloe vera component is that the compound has natural antiseptic properties, making it a great choice for those who experience pain during intercourse. The trade-off? Its high price tag.

Not only is this lubricant safe for oral play, you’re actually encouraged to ingest it — the directions claim that spraying it in your mouth may have aphrodisiac effects. Huile D’Amour (which translates to “oil of love") comes in a sleekly discreet bottle and contains both CBD as well as CBG (another type of cannabinoid). A collection of essential oils, including grapeseed, coconut, sweet almond and evening primrose, help make this serum extra slick, although it's a no-go for those with nut allergies or for use with latex condoms.

This CBD oil from a female-based cannabis company is marketed as an "orgasm intensifier." It contains Delta-8 and a South American medicinal plant touted for increasing lubrication, in an olive oil base (which means it's not safe for use with latex). The two women founders recommend you rub on a few drops, engage in some foreplay and then wait for the sparks to fly, though keep in mind it can take up to 20 minutes to kick in.

There’s a lot to love about this popular sex oil, another offering from Foria. It's larger than most comparable offerings and its only ingredients are 400 mg broad-spectrum CBD and organic coconut oil (which, like other oil-based lubes, shouldn't be used with latex).

Reviewers love the warm, slippery sensation it provides and praise it as being especially useful for relieving the discomfort of vaginal pain. But unlike some lubricants, which seem to have a shelf-life equal to standard pharmacy items, this one can expire quickly (which is a good excuse to use it up, fast!).