That's why, when finding the best flavored lubes, make sure to look for formulas that contain less-irritating, artificial ingredients like aspartame, sucralose or saccharin.

All of the lubricants we tested were used orally and vaginally with no irritation reported by our team. You can decide whether you're more into savory or sweet tastes and whether a lightly flavored or flavor-packed option is more to your liking. Reviewers note that CG's aptly-titled lube helped prevent dry mouth, thanks to its hydrating formula. Out of all the flavored edible lubes we tested, I found the Sliquid Swirl line to be the strongest and most flavorful of the bunch.The vulvar and vaginal tissue is the most sensitive tissue in the body, and easily can be irritated," says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, an OB-GYN with the Yale School of Medicine. In fact, there may be times when you just don’t want to taste anything but your partner — and that’s when flavorless edible lubes are ideal. Rec Room sexual wellness expert Mary Frances “Francky” Knapp offers a perfect explainer on the four main lube categories: water-based, oil-based, silicone-based, and hybrid. Indulge in the sweetness of caramel and light lashings of salt to add a little flavour to your foreplay.

Not so with Intimate Earth, which has a rich, nature-like strawberry flavor that's subtle but still great. Small and unintentional ingestion of a personal lubricant is unlikely to cause anything beyond mild stomach upset. Made from 96% organic ingredients certified by the Soil Association, this one is ideal for those with sensitive skin.Unlike many other budget lube brands, this formula is free from parabens and added sugars, instead relying on sucralose, an artificial sweetener that's considered vagina-safe.

Just as we can be turned on by the smell and taste of foods, we're also affected by the scent and taste of our partner," says Astroglide’s resident sexologist Jess O’Reilly, PhD.Additionally, a flavored lubricant can also mask the taste of (perfectly normal) genital fluids to make the entire experience a little more enjoyable if you’re not a big fan of giving oral sex to another person. The Coconut Love Oil is formulated with vanilla essence and a *touch* of stevia, so you don't have to worry about throwing off your vaginal biome if you use this internally. When ingested: Although personal lubricants are safe to eat (swallow) in small amounts, ingesting too much — such as drinking half a bottle — could result in stomach upset or digestive issues.

It comes with everything great you can expect from Lovehoney brand lubricants, but as stated, it's watermelon-flavored, and smells great! However, despite being a beautiful, age-old tradition that has been practiced since the dawn of time (probably), I’m here to let you in on a little secret: It can get even better. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for proper use – including route of use – and storage of personal lubricants. Flavored lubes should be made with food grade ingredients and state whether they're safe for ingestion.Consult your doctor if irritation continues, you experience persistent vaginal dryness, are pregnant or breast-feeding. Clearpay allows you to pay for your purchase over 4 instalments due every 2 weeks, in accordance with the relevant Payment Schedule.