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The Lube Episode

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Personal lubricants make sex more fun–but not all of them are created equal. We’re covering how to find ones you’ll love and the ingredients to avoid.

 

Guest: Wirecutter writer Bianca Alba 

 

Products we recommend: 

  • Best water-based lube:  Aloe Cadabra Natural Aloe
  • Best thinner water-based lube: Coconu Water Based
  • Best silicone lube: Überlube
  • Best hybrid lube: Sliquid Silk
  • Best oil-based lube: Coconu Oil Based
  • Bianca recommends: Vuvla-shaped candle mold

 

Additional reading :

  • The 6 Best Personal Lubricants of 2025
  • The 5 Best Vibrators of 2025 
  • The Best Anal Toys 
  • How to Clean Sex Toys 

 

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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast

 

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