Lube guide
Find your kind of glide.
Found some good company? Bring a little glide. Here’s how to choose a bottle that suits whatever you have in mind.
“Find your kind of glide. Keep the good company.”
Start with the base. Then choose the fun extras.
Water-based, silicone and hybrid tell you about the formula. Flavoured, anal, warming and creamy describe a use, effect or texture. They can overlap: a flavoured lube might also be water-based.
New to it? Start by comparing plain water-based options. Know you want a different feel? Open the sections below to find your match.
Choose your base
Water-based · the easy all-rounder
A good starting point if you want straightforward clean-up and a formula to compare for use with your toys. Choose a light liquid if you prefer a runnier feel, or a gel if you want something thicker.
Worth knowing: It can dry sooner than silicone, so keep the bottle handy for a top-up. Check the exact formula against your toy and condom instructions; added flavour or warming effects are separate choices.
Silicone · a longer-lasting glide
Worth considering when staying slippery matters more than quick clean-up. Silicone formulas resist washing away with water more than water-based ones, so a little can go a long way.
Worth knowing: There’s more clean-up afterwards. With silicone toys, choose water-based unless the toy maker specifically approves your silicone lubricant. Check the condom label too.
Hybrid · water meets silicone
A blend for anyone curious about a water-based feel with some extra silicone glide. Different blends can feel quite different, so compare texture and ingredients rather than expecting every hybrid to be alike.
Worth knowing: It still contains silicone. Check toy compatibility just as carefully as you would with a silicone formula; “hybrid” is not a universal green light.
Choose your feel or purpose
Anal lube · choose your texture
This describes intended use, not one particular ingredient. You’ll find liquids, thicker gels, creams and powders to mix with water. Compare the base first, then the texture you prefer.
Worth knowing: For a silicone toy, a compatible water-based gel is a useful starting point. For powder, follow its exact mixing and storage directions. Lube doesn’t make pain something to push through—pause if anything hurts.
Flavoured · a playful change
If oral use is part of your plans, compare products specifically labelled for it. Pick a flavour you both like, and consider a mixed pack if choosing just one feels a bit too committed.
Worth knowing: Flavour doesn’t tell you the base or every permitted use. A dual-use oral gel and an all-purpose lubricant may have different directions. Check ingredients and intended areas of use before treating one bottle as your everything.
Warming · turn up the warmth
An optional extra for people curious about a warming sensation. Compare dedicated warming formulas with flavoured or combined warm-and-cool blends; the effect varies by product.
Worth knowing: If you already know you prefer plain formulas, there’s no reason to add an effect. Follow any patch-test directions and start cautiously. Burning or discomfort is a reason to stop and rinse, not a sign it’s working better.
Cooling · a little fresh intrigue
Choose this for a cooling or tingling effect, with options described as softer or more pronounced. Read how each product describes its sensation rather than judging by the bottle colour.
Worth knowing: Cooling and warming are different preferences, not upgrades you need. Check ingredients, especially if scented or sensation products have irritated you before. Stop if the feeling becomes uncomfortable.
Fantasy & cum lube · the look is part of the fun
For when you fancy a creamy white finish or a colourful fantasy style. This collection is about appearance as well as texture; it includes different bases, so choose the formula beneath the look.
Worth knowing: A creamy colour doesn’t mean oil-based, and a playful name doesn’t establish compatibility. Check whether it’s water-based or hybrid, then match it to your toys and intended use. Protect fabrics according to the product’s directions.
Creams & butters · a richer feel
Prefer a more substantial texture to a runny liquid? Compare creams and butters for the feel you enjoy, checking whether each is intended for solo use, shared use or both.
Worth knowing: This is a texture category, not one formula: water-based, hybrid and oil-based options differ. Oil-based products can damage latex condoms. Boy Butter is a brand, so check the specific version rather than assuming every tub has the same base.
Boy Butter · choose the formula, not just the tub
Boy Butter is a brand with different formulas, so start with the specific version’s base and intended use. Choose the texture you like, then match it to your toys and condoms.
Worth knowing: A brand name does not make every product interchangeable. Read the ingredients and compatibility on the exact listing; oil-based versions are not suitable with latex condoms.
The handy little extras
Sachets · try a little before a lot
Handy if you want a smaller quantity to try, or individual packs for travel. Compare a couple of suitable formulas before committing to a full-size bottle. Your bedside table doesn’t need a collection of almost-right choices.
Worth knowing: Our listings may offer both sachet packs and bottles. Select the sachet option, check the pack count and read each formula’s directions. Small packaging doesn’t change compatibility.
Applicators · a little more control
These are accessories for dispensing lubricant, not another kind of lube. Compare a bottle adapter, compact applicator or syringe-style design by capacity, intended use and included parts.
Worth knowing: Check which bottles or lubricant textures it works with, whether lube is included, and its cleaning instructions. Use only as directed; don’t assume every applicator is designed for insertion.
Still deciding?
Which one goes with my toy?
Start with the toy’s material and maker’s directions. Then check the lubricant label. Silicone content matters with silicone toys, including in hybrid blends. If compatibility is unclear, ask us about the exact pairing before buying.
What if I have sensitive skin?
A plain, fragrance-free option is a sensible place to compare. Check for ingredients you already know you react to. No label guarantees a reaction-free experience; stop and rinse if irritation occurs, and seek healthcare advice if it persists.
Do I need a big bottle?
Try a small bottle or sachets while you find your favourite. Once you know the formula you like, compare bottle sizes and pumps for convenience. Check expiry and storage directions too.
We just want one bottle to start with. Where should we look?
Compare plain water-based options first, checking compatibility with anything you plan to use. A small bottle lets you find out whether you like the texture before making room for a bigger one.
Can we make choosing it part of date night?
Absolutely. Start with the kind of feel you both fancy, then choose a suitable formula. Flavour, warmth and cooling are optional extras—there’s plenty of fun in finding a simple favourite together.
