Photo Courtesy of Kelia Anne

3 Sexy, Clean, Nontoxic,
goop-Approved Lubes

Sex is decidedly sexier without parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrance, alcohol, and petroleum, no? Even people who are totally clean and nontoxic in their beauty and personal-care routines may be surprised to find out what’s in the conventional lubricant they’re using. The fact that the tissue of the vagina is mucosal¹ (similar to the inside of the mouth) makes the presence of those ingredients even more significant—parabens and phthalates, for example, are known endocrine disruptors that have been associated with reproductive health issues² , and the ingredient “fragrance” can contain hidden toxins.

Fortunately, clean, nontoxic lube is not just a thing, it’s a beautiful—even cool—thing. The packaging is chic, the ingredient lists are short and transparent, and the lube inside is, ahem, fantastic.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Oil-based lubes, which some of these are, should not be used with condoms or sex toys made of latex, since they degrade it. Water-based ones are fine to use with latex, however.

• ALOE-BASED

  Water-based lubes are safe to use with latex condoms or sex toys.

• 
  Unbound
  jelly
  goop, $16
• 
  Sliquid
  Organics Natural
  goop, $14

• COCONUT-
  OIL-BASED

  Do not use oil-based lubes with latex condoms or sex toys.

• 
  Province Apothecary
  sex oil
  goop, $28