Lube Reviews

Lube Reviews: Find the Perfect Lubricant for You

When it comes to enhancing pleasure and comfort, sex lubricants can make all the difference. But with so many options, how do you choose the best one? That’s where my Lube Reviews come in. I personally test and review a wide range of lubricants to help you find the perfect match for your needs.

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What Are the Different Types of Lube?

Not all lubricants are the same, and choosing the right one depends on how you plan to use it. Here are the main types:

Water-Based Lube

Water-based lubricants are the most versatile. They’re safe to use with all sex toys, easy to clean, and available in a variety of formulations. Whether you prefer a light, natural feel or a thick, long-lasting glide, there’s a water-based option for you.

Silicone Lube

Looking for a longer-lasting glide? Silicone-based lubricants don’t dry out quickly, making them perfect for extended pleasure sessions. Contrary to common belief, silicone lube is safe for use with genuine silicone sex toys—just do a patch test first to be sure.

Hybrid Lube

A mix of water and silicone, hybrid lubricants offer the best of both worlds. They provide the slickness of silicone while remaining easy to clean like water-based lubes. Many hybrids are also safe for a variety of toy materials.

Anal Lube

Since the anal area doesn’t produce its own natural lubrication, a thicker, long-lasting anal lube is essential for comfort and safety. Many anal lubes are silicone-based or hybrid for extra cushioning.

Oil-Based Lube

Great for massage and masturbation, oil-based lubricants provide a rich, smooth texture. However, they’re not compatible with latex condoms and can be harder to clean.

Sexual Lubricant Guides

I have written a series of guides to sexual lubricants, please find them below:

Why Use Lube?

Adding a quality lubricant to your play can:

  • Enhance comfort and prevent friction
  • Increase sensitivity for heightened pleasure
  • Make sex toys and penetrative play more enjoyable
  • Help if your body doesn’t produce enough natural lubrication

Honest, Thorough Lube Reviews You Can Trust

I believe in real, hands-on testing, so my Lube Reviews offer detailed insights into texture, longevity, compatibility, and overall performance. Whether you’re looking for the best anal lube, a toy-safe option, or a luxurious hybrid, you’ll find genuine recommendations here.

Disclaimer: this page contains sponsored reviews with affiliate links.

System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube Review

System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
I absolutely adore the sights, sounds and smells of the fairground -the rides not so much, I'm very much a 'eat the food, hold the bags' visitor to the fair.  Speaking of eating the food, cotton candy or candy floss is something I always grab a stick of as I walk past all of the bright and colourful sweet stalls.  When I saw the System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube in the Pleasure Panel round I didn't think twice about volunteering.
System JO Candy Shop H2O Butterscotch Lube Review

System JO Candy Shop H2O Butterscotch Lube Review

9 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
...when Cara offered up some tasty flavoured lubes from System JO, I couldn't resist offering my services. I mean, who wouldn't want to try a butterscotch flavoured lube. Just the thought of it had me salivating and thinking of fun ways to put it to the test.
System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube Review

System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
Having thought about it, I thought that the System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube sounded like an interesting idea.  Would this lube slide me back to memories of fairgrounds and fun as a youngster, or would it prove to be too much of a tacky idea and leave me wanting a more conventional lubricant?

System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
Previous flavored lubricants we’d tried included Wet and Pure Romance brands, neither of which we were impressed with.  In our experience, the flavors are always pretty awesome, but the lubricant aspect of the products is pretty poor. So while we didn’t have high expectations, we were hopeful that the System JO Candy Shop H2O Cotton Candy Lube would be better.

System JO Candy Shop H2O Butterscotch Lube Review

8 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
I have reviewed a few lubricants for Cara Sutra's Pleasure Panel and will always be happy to review more. This review is for the System JO Candy Shop H2O Butterscotch Lube. I have always been wary of flavoured lubes due to the taste not generally being great or greasy.
System JO Candy Shop H2O Bubble Gum Lube

System JO Candy Shop H2O Bubble Gum Lube Review

8 out of 10
Price:
£9.99
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
Thank you for sending me the System JO Candy Shop H2O Bubble Gum Lube to test and review. I've been looking forward to trying the System JO Candy Shop bubble gum flavour lubricant as I am guilty of sticking with the same  lubricant that I always use.
Sliquid Organics Natural Sensation Lubricant Review

Sliquid Organics Natural Sensation Lubricant Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£11.95
Brand:
Sliquid
Materials:
Water
...this might be one of the more expensive lubricants out there. However, for the natural, non-irritant properties and the reassurance of a quality brand like Sliquid it's worth it. This is a beautiful lubricant and easy to see why it's trusted and sought out by so many around the world. Love it.
Lovehoney Chocolate Orange Flavoured Lube Review

Lovehoney Chocolate Orange Flavoured Lube Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£7.99
Brand:
Lovehoney
Materials:
Water
Chocolate and orange is a delicious flavour combination, I can easily devour a Terry's chocolate orange in one sitting, its so deliciously moreish. I was excited to see the Lovehoney Chocolate Orange Flavoured Lube up for review from Cara Sutra. Luckily I got the opportunity to review this yummy lubricant. Thank you Cara and Lovehoney!

Lovehoney Gin and Tonic Flavoured Lube Review

6 out of 10
Price:
£7.99
Brand:
Lovehoney
Materials:
Water
The Lovehoney Gin and Tonic Flavoured Lube came to us from Lovehoney via Cara Sutra and her Pleasure Panel for our holiday review. Mrs. Sexy and I are huge fans of lube and we are grateful to have been chosen to try out and share our opinion on such a unique, limited edition flavor.

Lovehoney Special Edition Gin And Tonic Flavoured Lubricant Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£7.99
Brand:
Lovehoney
Materials:
Water
Following the current gin revival trend, the Lovehoney Special Edition Gin and Tonic Flavoured Lubricant seemed right up my festive street. I’m looking forward to partaking in Ginvent again this year -and while I’m not imbibing those boozy samples, I can add a splash of gin flavour to intimate oral fun with my partner. Bottoms up!

Lovehoney Chocolate Orange Flavoured Lubricant Review

9 out of 10
Price:
£7.99
Brand:
Lovehoney
Materials:
Water
If you’ve no clue what I’m going on about, first watch this... then come back. Yes, today I’m going to be talking about that old Christmas fave, chocolate orange. Not the confectionery though; the Lovehoney Chocolate Orange Flavoured Lubricant from Lovehoney.
Sliquid Swirl Blackberry Fig Lube Review

Sliquid Swirl Blackberry Fig Lube Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£9.95
Brand:
Sliquid
Materials:
Water
I have been given the opportunity to review the Sliquid Swirl Blackberry Fig Lube, free of charge, in exchange for my fair and honest review. Boasting an upmarket and unusual flavour I was looking forward to testing this water based lubricant out.

Wicked Sensual Care Pink Lemonade Water Based Lube Review

9 out of 10
Price:
£9.95
Shop:
SheVibe
Materials:
Water
The Wicked Sensual Care Pink Lemonade Water Based Lube is described as water-based lubricant for pleasure seekers who love flavoured fun and I find this to be pretty accurate and spot on for this product. This lubricant is designed to make oral just that little bit tastier and sweeter without leaving a after taste.

Wicked Sensual Care Toy Love Water Based Lubricant Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£9.95
Shop:
SheVibe
Materials:
Water
This thick consistency works really well for solo play as it means you can apply the Wicked sensual care Toy Love lubricant either to yourself, or your toy, (or both!) and not have to worry about it ‘running away’ before you actually put it to good use!

System JO Two To Tango Couples Lubricant Kit Review

7 out of 10
I was sent the System JO Two To Tango Couples Lubricant Kit to test and review for the Pleasure Panel. Thank you Cara and to the distributor for supplying the product.
System JO H2O Lube Cotton Candy Flavoured Lube Review

System JO H2O Lube Cotton Candy Flavoured Lube Review

9 out of 10
Price:
£5.95
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
A little back story this System JO H2O Lube Cotton Candy Flavoured Lube is what kind of attracted me to it in the first place -as I thought it was such a lovely idea. Its history is described as nostalgic to the 1904 when candy floss was first invented at a fair and gives you a very romantic idea especially the year and era it is based on which really gave the product it self a bit of story almost.
Pjur Aqua Water Based Lubricant Review

Pjur Aqua Water Based Lubricant Review

6 out of 10
Price:
£6.95
Brand:
Pjur
Materials:
Water
We tested the Pjur Aqua Water Based Lubricant for the Cara Sutra sex blog. We always use water based lube, due to it being so versatile, and not being a risk to our precious silicone toys. This lubricant is significantly more pricey than our usual lubricant, so we had high hopes for it.

Pjur Woman Silicone Lubricant Review

8 out of 10
Price:
£6.95
The Pjur Woman Silicone Lubricant comes in a small, simple bottle.  I was sent a 30 ml / 1.02 fl oz bottle, which is a great size for popping into your weekend bag when going away.  It is advertised on the bottle as having no flavouring, fragrance, oil, fat or preservatives.  If you're sensitive to any of these things, this could be a winner for you!

System JO For Him H2O Gel Water Based Personal Lubricant Review

10 out of 10
Price:
£11.95
Brand:
System JO
Materials:
Water
We really liked the System JO For Him H2O Gel Water Based Personal Lubricant and would describe it as a good all-rounder.  The gel looks similar to KY, but lasts much longer, has better lubrication qualities and doesn’t dry out easily.  We also liked the lid/ cap which unscrewed for cleaning, as these things sometimes need.  For those in to more extreme penetration, this isn’t the lube for you as it’s too thin, but it’s brilliant for daily bedroom fun.

Bondara Essentials Fisting Lubricant Review | Pleasure Panel

8 out of 10
Price:
£14.99
Brand:
Bondara
Shop:
Bondara
Materials:
Water
Lubrication made for fisting! What’s not to like about this. We were delighted this month that the lovely Cara Sutra sent us the Bondara Essentials Fisting Lubricant from Bondara.co.uk in exchange for an honest review.