10 Best Anal Lubricants in 2026

1,984 reviews on file, more than any other anal lubricant I looked at, gives this water-based formula a track record most competitors can't touch. It's built specifically for anal play, with a thicker, gel-like consistency meant to stay put rather than run, and the brand lists it as compatible with all toy materials plus condoms. Ingredients include glycerin and propylene glycol, and it carries a 4.45 average rating. At $9, it's also one of the most affordable lubes here.

Wicked's anal jelle carries the highest rating I found in this entire category, 4.6 out of 5 across 372 reviews. It's a water-based, extra-thick formula made without fragrance or glycerin, which is worth knowing if either of those tend to bother your skin. At $17.49, it costs nearly double the Forbidden lube above, and the brand leans on the tube's cosmetic-style packaging being discreet enough to leave on a dresser. Made in the USA, and listed as compatible with toys and condoms.

Want something to take the edge off before penetration, not just add slip? This water-based gel has 3.5% lidocaine built in for exactly that, and the brand says it starts working within minutes and should be washed off after use. Nearly a thousand reviewers, 996, give it a 4.15 average, making it one of the more heavily reviewed picks here despite sitting mid-pack on rating. At $10, it's priced close to the Forbidden lube above.

I don't have a full ingredient list to hand you for this one, which I'll flag upfront. But the numbers speak for themselves: a 4.5 average rating across 225 reviews, priced at $20.99. That's near the top of the rating range for anal lubricants on this list, just behind the Wicked and Bliss picks, with a review count solid enough to trust.

495 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5 backs up what the name already suggests: Anal-Ese is one of the longest-running products in this category. I don't have a detailed ingredient breakdown for this one, but at $14 it sits mid-range on price and has clearly built a loyal following over the years.

This is the only silicone-based formula in the top 10, which matters if you want a lube that lasts longer per application than the water-based options above it. It holds a 4.55 rating from 43 reviewers. At $31.49, it's the priciest pick in this ranking, and as with any silicone lube, skip it if your toys are silicone, since the two materials don't play well together.

Marketed specifically for women, how does this serum hold up? A 4.3 rating from 133 reviewers at $27.99, which puts it in the upper half of the price range here. I don't have a detailed ingredient list for this one, but the review count is large enough that the rating reads as trustworthy rather than a fluke from a handful of early buyers.

4.7 out of 5 is the highest raw rating of any anal lubricant on this list, but that's from just 18 reviews, a much thinner sample than the top picks. At $20.99, it's priced in line with the Soothe lube from the same brand, and I don't have a published ingredient list for this one.

This silicone formula holds a 4.0 rating across 82 reviews, a respectable sample even if it trails the top picks. At $12.50, it undercuts the other silicone option on this list by nearly $19, making it the budget-friendly way into silicone-based anal lube. I don't have a published ingredient breakdown for this one.

Liked the original Jelle and want to try it with heat? This variant holds a 4.25 rating from 24 reviewers at $17.49, the same price as the standard formula. It's the only warming option in this top 10, which is either a plus or a dealbreaker depending on how you feel about added sensation. I don't have a separate ingredient list for this version.