What I didn’t know about CBD for sex (but I’m so glad I do now)

If you want a little something to spice things up, Foria Awaken Arousal Oil with CBD is the nightstand superhero you should know about. The plant-based topical oil is designed especially for people with vulvas to enhance the pleasure of sex—whether solo or with your partner.

Just drip a few silky drops on all the places that count and wait about 20 minutes for it to get to work. The unique blend of broad-spectrum CBD and organic MCT coconut oil is mixed with warming infusions of cinnamon, ginger and essential oils to increase sensation and excitement. And don’t worry! It’s not overly tingly like other arousal topicals can be. It’s got that familiar, relaxing CBD feel that helps guide you toward a more euphoric session. NBD. (It’s also available in a CBD-free version as well!)

If there’s a better product tagline out there than “eye cream for your vagina,” I haven’t found it. Happy Clam Serum (again, SLAM DUNK on the naming here) from Quim (!) is formulated for regular use to keep everything moisturized and happy–not just during sexy times. In addition to CBD, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients like apricot oil and calendula to soothe and hydrate along with tea tree oil which can help reduce the risks of UTIs and yeast infections. After sex, around your period, after a bath–literally any time you need a little bit of comfort apply and enjoy. A little extra pampering will pay off when you’re getting down to business. Promise. (After all, you’ve probably got a regular skincare routine for your face, right?)

We admit we’re a bit smitten with the female-founded House of Wise. Not only is their hemp organically grown on USDA Organic farms in Denver, Colorado, but their products are so easy to understand and navigate. Case in point, they offer four blends: Stress, Sleep, Strength and Sex. No glossary of terms needed.

But about those sex gummies. In addition to 15mg of Full Spectrum hemp-derived CBD, each piece includes 200mg Horny Goat Weed Extract, 100mg Maca Root Extract and 10mg Ashwagandha Extract to amp up your libido and make your sessions that much more enjoyable. Just pop one about 45 minutes ahead of time and let it get to work increasing blood flow, promoting calm and boosting energy. They’re not going to make you high, but with all that good stuff you may just feel that way afterward.😉

If there’s a classier, more discreet lube, we haven’t found it. The sleek, sprayable Glissant CBD & CBG Intimate Lubricant combines CBD with CBG to enhance pleasure and reduce pain at the same time both externally and internally. A few sprays applied to intimate areas increase sensation and reduce friction while a spritz in the mouth (!) leverages herbal aphrodisiacs to decrease anxiety and get you deeper in the mood. (Who doesn’t love a good multitasker?) The single ounce bottle is absolutely perfect for travel (it’s TSA-cleared) and as a bonus, is totally refillable.

If body aches or anxiety are getting in the way of enjoying your time between the sheets, a few drops of CBD can help you unwind. (Just give it an hour or so to really take effect.) The Deep Roots Full Spectrum CBD Tincture from Healthy Roots Hemp are a favorite not only for their efficacy but are also the most palatable we’ve tried. If you’re not a fan of the earthy tasting cannabis, these have a very subtle berry flavor and go down incredibly smooth.

Female-founded Equilibria offers a wide array of CBD products along with educational support to help you determine your perfect dose—like with a real, actual human. (Each purchase includes a complimentary wellness coach appointment to answer all your questions and build a routine that works!) CBD, like any supplement, only works if you keep taking it, so the best CBD is one you’ll want to take. That’s the brilliance of these delicious daily gummies. The pineapple dragonfruit flavor is delightfully candy-like which personally ensures I’ll never miss a dose.

Sexual pleasure is about all the sensations, and the Lure Deluxe Intimacy Oil can help to heighten them. The silky soft formula is made with just Organic MCT coconut oil and organically grown, full spectrum CBD which is scent-free and flavorless to use with abandon. It’s perfect for loving (or spicy!) massages and when used in your most intimate areas, it can help keep things lubricated which, let’s be honest, is totally key. The best part? Unlike regular lube which is cold, wet and sticky this is the exact opposite. In fact, the softness it leaves behind rivals any fancy moisturizer!

When a friend uses the phrase “mind-blowing orgasm,” well, we listen. The individually packaged CBD intimate oil from Privy Peach works fast to rev things up. As a surprise to, well, exactly no one, the brand’s CEO and founder is a woman who clearly knows what works. The magic blend of ultra-filtered virgin coconut oil with nano emulsified broad-spectrum CBD is solid at first but emulsifies when applied topically to help increase sensitivity and even aid in lubrication. What are you waiting for?

CBD or no CBD, this lube would still make the top of our list for lube recommendations. The CBD is just an added perk on top of the long (enough) lasting and non-sticky performance that is as enjoyable as it gets. That said, the CBD lends an added layer of relaxation and sensation that can’t be overlooked.