Grown men who know how to have sex own lube, simple as that.
Every guy should own sex lube. A proper lubricant isn’t just for a nice handy (which, by the way, are totally underrated). If you’re heading for the backdoor, it's the only way you'll get in—anal sex and lube go hand in hand. But you'll want a bottle of lube in your nightstand even if you never leave missionary island: Lube makes vanilla P-in-V sex even more fantastic—if that's even possible, not least because your partner will appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration. And as a personal lubricant, solo play will be even more pleasurable.
Here are our favourites for every bedroom activity—whether you’re after sex in the shower, with a toy, with someone you love, a stranger, or all four of those things at once.
The Best Lube for When You Need It Now: Astroglide Liquid
There’s a reason that Astroglide is a household name: the stuff works, it’s cheap as hell, and it's sold everywhere. Think of it as the Budweiser of lubes. And much like the king of beers, this unscented personal lube is water-based (which means it won't ruin silicone sex toys), and Astroglide assures that it’s good to use with latex condoms. It’s guaranteed to offer the natural feel of bodily fluids, and it acts as a sort of moisturiser for those with vaginal dryness. You can use it for backdoor BDSM sex in a dungeon or missionary with the lights off.
The Most Convenient Lube: Astroglide x Spray 'n Glide
Long-lasting silicone lubes can get a little messy during application, which is why it's genius that Astroglide decided to make a spray-on version. You can apply it without even getting any lube on your hands. Hold the bottle about 15 centimetres or six inches away from your skin when you spritz for best results.