For some of us, an erotic, sweaty, sexual affair can sometimes feel, well, like there’s way too much smashing—and not in a good way. But that’s when the best lubes can lend a loving, helping hand.
Regardless of what the circumstances may be—dry mouth during oral or prepping for a little “back-door” play—these affordable, “smooth operators” can easily sweeten those moments when we need it most.
Below are five of the best Black-owned lubes cyberspace has to offer.
Best for Sensitive Skin: The Butters Hygienics Co. Lube: The Butters | Aloe X Shea
$2.95 & up
Those with extra sensitive erogenous zones should definitely try The Butters | Aloe X Shea by The Butters Hygienics Co. It’s vegan formula contains moisturizing shea butter and soothing aloe vera to ensure your most delicate areas are well cared for.
Best Water-Based Lubricant: Bedroom Kandi ON THE DAILY Wellness Lubricant
$18
Designed to feel like your body’s own natural lubrication, ON THE DAILY’s aloe and carrageenan-infused formula soothes hormone-related dryness while supporting overall vaginal health. It also makes for a slippery, fun time so don’t hesitate to pile it on.
Best Multitasker: Earth’s Dew Ooey Dewy Personal Lubricant
$60
Made for both men and women, the Ooey Dewy personal lubricant can be your best-kept little secret. Not only is it infused with CBD to calm genital nerves and reduce inflammation and discomfort during sex, its odorless and tasteless formulation mimics natural lubrication so you don’t have to reveal you’re even using it.
Best Taste: Bedroom Kandi Delicious Encounters – Chocolate
$10
Fans of chocolate will absolutely love this decadent, chocolate-flavored lube. The ideal way to encourage your partner to explore every part of you, its water-based, vegan formula also plays nice with rubber, latex and plastic.
Best for Anal Sex: The Butters Hygienics Co. Palm Grease
$2.95 & up
With an ultra-thick consistency, the velvety, slip-enhancing powers of the Palm Grease collection from The Butters Hygienics Co. have everything you need for everywhere you’ll need it. The all natural fatty-acid formulation safeguards tissues to prevent tears as well as provide the ultimate in conditioning for dry, rough patches, wrinkles and blemishes.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
