4 Best & Safest Water-Based Lubes: Tested & Reviewed By Our Team

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After 163 hours of research and hands-on testing during various sexual situations, we’ve found the very best and safest water-based personal lubricants.

Article from womens-health.com

Tested & Curated by Zoë Tanner. Medically reviewed by Susan Milstein, PhD, Human Sexuality

Water-based lube is well tolerated, safe to use with almost all condoms or sex toys, doesn’t leave stains behind, and is highly versatile for almost any sexual activity.

After 163 hours of cumulative research and personal testing by our team over the last two years, we’ve concluded that Almost Naked and Aloe Cadabra are the best water-based lubes available.

We’ll share the rest of our team’s favorites — including a newcomer we’re really excited about — as well as the products that didn’t make our list (and why), and tell you everything you need to know about water-based lubes.

Aloe Cadabra is an exceptional water-based lube that feels lightweight and slippery while offering incredible hydration — and it’s a product that our team has recommended for a long time.

In fact, it was ranked Best Overall in our review of the best lube for any type of sex.

It’s longer lasting than many other water-based lubes.

Overall, Aloe Cadabra feels light to the touch but has some good hold to it, making it great for penetration toys and beyond!

I also love how this lube blends in with your skin — it almost reminds me more of a moisturizer than a lube.

It’s noticeably hydrating yet doesn’t leave any annoying or sticky after-feel.

Although Aloe Cadabra’s “Natural Aloe” version is unscented and unflavored, this product is available in 18 flavors (including seasonal varieties like Pumpkin Spice).