The best weed lubes of Valentine’s Day 23 and beyond
When it comes to cannabis and sex, Leafly Nation, the puns write themselves. But that’s no joke — cannabis helps us explore our sexuality and strengthen our intimacy with those we love, both from the inside out Outside. Stay with us now: This year your Valentine’s Day deserves flowers, chocolate and cannabis-infused lube. Topical cannabis products don’t even make up 1% of industry sales, but a little THC in your water-based intimate oil or serum makes it easier to glide and glide. And steamier.
Nick Jikomes, PhD of Leafly tells us that cannabis acts as a vasodilator when inhaled, ingested, or applied topically. In the form of a lubricant, this means increasing blood flow to the area it is topically applied to and interacting with endocannabinoid receptors.
“In terms of neural effects, THC has a sort of ‘sensitizing’ effect on sensory neurons. Because of this, tastes, smells, sounds, etc. can feel enhanced after consuming THC. There is no reason to think why the same cannot be said for the somatosensory system, [where] the sense of touch becomes more sensitive.”
It seems like every CBD company has jumped on the lube bandwagon at a time when intimacy is at an all-time low, but THC is by far the biggest player in the bedroom. So, Leafly Nation, whether you’re planning a horizontal itinerary or looking to up your solo game, here are the best THC lubes from sea to sea shimmering.
California
Kush Queen lube
Kush Queen founder Olivia Alexander, like the rest of us, was drawn to Foria’s intimate THC oil when it hit pharmacy shelves years ago. But there were two problems: it wasn’t condom safe and she’s allergic to coconut oil. Their water-based nano-emulsion lube absorbs quickly into the erogenous zone of your choice and doesn’t interfere with physical birth control methods. You don’t even have to use it for sex. A returning customer reportedly uses it before large business meetings to activate her “big purr energy.” I mean you!
“I’ve never had a product that had such an insanely wide audience, from postpartum women, couples using it for intercourse, people using it for solo play, porn stars, soccer moms,” she tells Leafly. “As a Southerner, I grew up being pretty prudish, and then I started using it myself and I was like, ‘Oh, it does!'”
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Her Highness Pleasure Oil
Research shows, if you want to read it, that women, on the whole, orgasm less from sex than men, but they also benefit more from cannabis than men. The Her Highness Lust Oil is not a lubricant per se (and definitely not suitable for latex), but rather a stimulating massage oil for your erogenous zones. If you have a coconut allergy, this oil uses olive oil as a base with botanical extracts and a dash of essential oils that improve sensitivity and therefore the capital “O”.
ABOUT Love Balm
This might be the only lube on this list that you can put on your face too! A topical winner of the 2019 Emerald Cup, OM’s Love Balm is thicker than the other options on this list (so not latex-friendly) due to its shea butter base, but it’s also much more potent at over 400mg of THC and 100mg of CBD. It’s fragrance-free, so it fits any, um, orifice you want; OM also has a recipe for suppositories on their website if you’re feeling adventurous.
Quim THC oil or water-based lube
“It was like my vagina had no rules!”
Quim reviewer
No fuss about Quim – I mean, what else could these products be for? Their line of pelvic-centric products in both THC and CBD formulas can be used for general well-being and will ensure that all “shells” are happy and horny. For THC shoppers their Night Moves Oil or Oh Yes! Aloe-based serum contains 350mg and 200mg respectively, as well as some botanical aphrodisiacs like damiana. One reviewer, Sarah, was delighted to announce in all caps, “It was like my vagina had no rules!”
Quim co-founder Rachel Washtien emails us that while Quim’s ethos isn’t to “reinvent the wheel,” plant medicines are used to treat “yeast infections, cystitis, difficulty climaxing, low libido, allergic reactions, among others.” “Lubricant.” It also works well with sex toys, according to one blogger, who has used it with both her partner and the vibrator.
Lavinia’s oh.hi lube
Would you buy weed lube made by a former fast-nun? I mean, both cannabis lovers and those who take the shawl believe in a higher power. Founder Katie Enright created Lavinia to bridge the orgasm gap and make sex education fun. The oh.hi lube uses a silicone base (so condom safe but not a silicone toy) instead of water or oil and uses the dynamic duo of THC and CBD so you can have your own dynamic duo. Enright says the silicone base kicks in after 15 to 30 minutes but also lasts a lot longer than the competition.
“Personally, that takes the pressure off me. This product literally increases blood flow so I know I’m going to have a great orgasm so I don’t even have to think about it. We are in the world of sex, which is absolutely taboo, and we are in the world of cannabis, which is also absolutely taboo. My hope is our company and our product makes it really accessible and really fun.”
Oregon
Luminous Botanicals DEW Oil
Do you want to see stars on V-Day? Luminous Botanicals invites you to spritz your parts with one of their two sensual cannabis oils, available in the THC-rich ‘Pleasure’ or the balanced THC:CBD ‘Comfort’. If you struggle with pain during penetration sex, choose Comfort; If you’re feeling ready to rumble and stumble, Pleasure should work just fine. Both use an unscented almond oil base and Sun+Earth certified cannabis.
Washington
velvet swing
Who knows more about sex than a professional dominatrix? Mistress Matisse can remember friends making cannabis lube with coconut oil on the stovetop in the old market days. When Washington legalized adult cannabis, she poured her 20-year experience into Velvet Swing, a water-based “liquid foreplay” lube with THC and CBD. Oil-based lubes can disrupt our internal environment and definitely thwart safe sex by degrading latex, so this is a safe bet, but not a boring one.
Nevada
Evergreen Organix intimate massage oil
To be honest, we were shocked that Nevada isn’t awash with cannabis products for sex and intimacy. This intimate massage oil is pretty simple – 100mg of THC in a tiny dropper bottle with coconut oil, but it encourages you to get creative. You can apply it there or add it to a bath, lotion or intimate product of your choice to ensure the massage has a happy ending.
Colorado
Betty’s Essentials Love Potion
The more cannabinoids the better, right? This love potion has all the key players: THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN in an unscented coconut oil base, making it both safe for topical use and edible should you feel the urge. While THC does most of the heavy lifting to improve sensation and dilate blood vessels, CBD, CBN, and CBG all have anti-inflammatory properties to help you loosen up and manage any pain or soreness.
Arizona
Live suppository with THC
Lube doesn’t necessarily have to be liquid to set the proverbial stage. If you’re struggling with pelvic pain or just want to experiment with a new way of administering cannabis, THC Living kindly asks you to put your suppositories where the sun doesn’t shine.
See also: Stony Yoni Lubricant.
See also
Pairist Damiana-Infused Pre-Rolls
Sharing a joint with your loved one is indeed a form of foreplay. Pairist combines cannabis strains with various herbs used in herbal medicine. The hybrid combines Gelatti with Damiana, a natural aphrodisiac, to induce passion.
If you feel like you need a little bedroom helper, you can use plant medicine without a prescription. Edibles formulated in 1906 with effects that blend cannabinoids with plants from around the world. The “Love” line includes tablets, chocolate candies, and coffee beans made with THC, CBD, ashwagandha, damiana, and something dubbed “Viagra of the Amazon.”
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