Organic Lubricant, Sustain Natural ($12.99) Natural Lubricant With CBD, Foria Intimacy ($50) Hypoallergenic Lubricant, LOLA ($14) Shine Organic Lubricant, Maude ($25) Coconut Love Oil Lubricant, WOO More Play ($24.99) Almost Naked® Organic Lube, Good Clean Love ($11.99) Organic Water-Based Lubricant, Ah! Yes ($21.99) H2O Lubricant, Sliquid Naturals ($8) Hemp Infused Body Oil, Coconu ($34.99) Vaginal Cosmetic Cream, Julva® ($69.95) Note: While essential oils can be added to DIY lubricants in very small amounts, Cabeca says they should never be applied directly to the vaginal or vulvar skin. Essential oils are generally not recommended for internal use, so make sure you know how to use essential oils safely and dilute them well before adding to any DIY lube. A few essential oils Cabeca recommends to soothe vaginal skin include rose, lavender, frankincense, and sandalwood. Before using any lube on your genitals, particularly natural or DIY options, sex therapist Cyndi Darnell, MHSc, MNT, recommends doing a spot test on your wrist. “Wait 24 hours to see if there is a reaction,” she says. If you’re in the clear after 48 hours, she recommends repeating the test on a small area of your vulva, penis, or around the anus. Lastly, Irobunda says to choose a lubricant that you actually like. Remember, sex is supposed to be enjoyable! Play around with different options and decide what works best for you and your partner.
