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Anal Lubes

The most important toy is the bottle next to it.

Shop anal lubes made for smoother, more comfortable backdoor play, including water-based and desensitizing formulas.

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About Anal Lubes

Shop anal lubes made for smoother, more comfortable backdoor play, including water-based and desensitizing formulas. The anus does not make its own lubrication, so the right lube is the most important accessory you can own. Every order ships in a plain, unbranded box.

How to Choose Anal Lubes

Unlike the vagina, the anus does not self-lubricate, so anal lubes do a lot of heavy lifting. The best one for you depends on the toys you use, how long you play and how you like it to feel.

Lube types

  • Water-based: safe with every toy material and condom, easy to clean up and a great all-round choice. Thicker gel formulas last longer for anal play.
  • Silicone-based: very slick and long-lasting, ideal for longer sessions, but don't use silicone lube on silicone toys.
  • Oil-based and creams: long-lasting, but they degrade latex condoms, so only use them without latex.

A note on numbing and desensitizing lubes

Some lubes and creams in this collection are labeled numbing or desensitizing. Pain is your body's way of telling you to slow down, so many sex educators recommend caution with numbing products, especially for beginners. If you use one, go even slower, use less force and stop if anything feels wrong. Always follow the product instructions and patch-test first.

Thickness

Thicker lubes stay put and cushion more, which is why they are popular for anal play and larger toys. Thinner lubes feel more natural but need reapplying more often.

Looking for everyday formulas too? Browse all personal lubricants.

Anal lube checklist

  • Your toys: if you mostly use silicone toys, water-based lube is the safe pick.
  • Your protection: using latex condoms? Choose water-based or silicone lube.
  • Session length: longer play favors thicker gels or silicone formulas.
  • Sensitivity: if you have sensitive skin, look for simple ingredient lists and patch-test new products on your inner arm first.
  • Bottle size: larger bottles are better value for regular use; smaller ones are handy for travel.

Lube is not just for beginners. Even experienced players use plenty, because more glide means more comfort and more pleasure for everyone involved.

How to Use Anal Lube

  • Apply generously to both the toy (or partner) and the entrance. More is almost always better.
  • Reapply as soon as anything starts to feel draggy.
  • Use with toys that have a flared base, such as butt plugs and other anal toys.
  • Keep a towel nearby; silicone lube in particular can make floors and shower trays slippery.

For a full walkthrough, read how to prep for anal sex.

Lube Compatibility and Cleanup

  • Silicone toys: use water-based lube.
  • Glass and stainless steel toys: any lube type works.
  • Latex condoms: water-based or silicone lube only; oil-based lube degrades latex.

Water-based lube rinses off with water. Silicone and oil-based lubes need soap and warm water. Clean your toys before and after each use, and store lube tightly closed and out of direct heat.

Not sure which anal lube to try first? A thick, water-based gel is the most versatile starting point: it works with every toy and condom, rinses off easily and gives you a feel for how much glide you like.