Lubido Original Water Based Paraben Free Intimate Gel Lube - 250ml

Product Information

This natural, water-based personal lubricant is free of fragrances, dyes, glycerin, and parabens. Plus, it has an easy-to-use pump and testers love how long it lasts (not to mention, the classy, discreet label). Developed for very sensitive skin, this water-based lube leaves out all the questionable ingredients and stays as neutral as possible for long-lasting, comfortable moisture. The lubricant leaves skin silky smooth, without any excess greasiness or staining.

Made from 100% natural, organic ingredients, this personal lubricant is pH-balanced and aloe-based for a hydrating way to naturally increase moisture and enhance your experience. Plus, it’s completely vegan, cruelty-free, and washes away easily with warm water. We updated this article in June 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Lube can be applied to a sex toy, condom, or directly onto your own body or your partner’s body. The recommended amount will depend on the type of lube you’re using. For water-based lube, you may want to be more generous; whereas with silicone-based lube, you won’t need too much to reap the benefits. If you’ve already switched over to natural deodorant and other gentler products in your medicine cabinet and makeup bag, you might want to go a step further and replace your personal lubricant too. After all, the last thing you want to worry about while getting intimate with a partner or on your own is irritation. The good news is, there are plenty of natural lubricants on the market to try. The best lube for you will really depend on your intended use. Per Dr. Eilber, oil-based lubes are great for more severe dryness, however, they can’t be used with condoms. Water-based lubes are usually less irritating and are compatible with condoms and toys, but they require reapplication. Silicone lubes are the most slippery, but if you will be inserting it into the vagina, keep in mind that silicone is tough for the vagina to clear.

Common and controversial

If you choose to use an additional lubricant, make sure to choose one that is compatible with the type of condom you're using. Oil-based lubes do not pair well with latex condoms. Determining if any lubricant is safe boils down to what ingredients it’s made of. Alan Lindemann, M.D., Ob/gyn and maternal mortality expert with resources at Pregnancy Your Way says to avoid oils, which can cause breakage to the condom. Instead, he advises choosing products that we know are safe, meaning they are recommended by a doctor or approved by the FDA. LELO is a brand known for popular sex toys, but it’s not just sex toys they do well. They also make a great lube to go along with the toys. For masturbation, we recommend LELO’s Personal Moisturizer, a water-based lube free from fragrance, glycerine, and parabens. It has aloe vera for added moisture and longer-lasting effectiveness. This lube is a great option if you especially enjoy using sex toys for self-pleasure. Oil-based lubes are usually made using natural oils such as vitamin E or coconut oil. They’re long-lasting and waterproof like silicone. They help with more severe dryness, says Dr. Eilber, but they are not compatible with latex condoms, and they could stain bedding and clothing. Just like other health and beauty products, such as makeup, sunscreen, and deodorant, the key difference between the regular and “natural” version of the product is the type of ingredients in it. Regular lubricants are typically made with chemicals, such as parabens, petroleum, glycerin, and synthetic fragrances. Some ingredients are not harmful to vaginal health, but studies have shown potential risks with certain chemicals. Parabens are a common agent found in lubricants, and the WVE says this chemical can cause irritation to the vaginal mucous membranes and genital rashes. Fragrances or flavors can include various chemicals, which can include carcinogens, allergens, and reproductive toxins. Another common chemical found in lube, chlorhexidine gluconate, can kill off healthy bacteria in your vagina.

This water-based lube comes in little pods that are perfect for individual use. It’s also hormone-, paraben-, glycerin-, fragrance-, and petrochemical-free. “Hormone-free is always the way to go,” Dr. Wider says. “You don’t want anything you are using in or on your body to mimic hormones.” We like that this lube won't stain clothing or bedding, is pH balanced, and is rubber and plastic toy friendly. This bottle is a bit smaller than other lubes on our list, but the aloe vera base helps it last longer than water-based lubes. We love that it comes in a bunch of flavors–from cherry vanilla to pina colada to cater to a variety of taste preferences. It’s sugar-free, but it does contain aspartame. There’s some mixed messaging around the safety of aspartame for internal use, so you may be best off using this exclusively for oral or non-penetrative sex.

Yes. In fact, more lubricant can help the condom do its job even better. Additional lubricant can reduce friction even further to minimize the chance of the condom breaking. It can also reduce the chance of irritation of delicate tissues which can lead to infection.