The 18 Best Water-Based Lubes for No-Friction Play

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Glamour, so many people end up trying them out first.Water-based lubes are pretty versatile; they tend to be the best lubes if you’re pairing it with silicone in particular, since silicone lube tends to break down silicone toys—and that’s a bummer you don’t want to worry about.

Plus, water-based lubes make great partners-in-crime with latex condoms. Water-based lubricants come in a variety of thicknesses and are safe lubes to use with latex,” , staff sexologist at Good Vibrations tells Glamour.

She also advises, “You should use lube with latex condoms because they are more comfortable and less likely to break if you do.”Water-based lubes also tend to make solo and partnered sex feel better for some folks, and they’re super easy to find at (although you have way more options online, which we’ll get to shortly).One downside that some find with water-based lubes is that they dry out quicker when exposed to air, as opposed to silicone, oil, or hybrids, so they might not be great for, say, foreplay. “I would not make water-based my first choice for a , for instance,” says Queen, adding, “and they’re not great if you’re — because they’ll wash off too easily, even if you’re not fully submerged.”You might also be sensitive to certain ingredients in water-based lubes, but almost all lubes differ in what goes into them, so it’s always smart to try out several samples before investing in a jug ‘o lube you love.

Here are some of the best water-based lubes you can add to your cart.All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.