A good lubricant is essential for safe and pleasurable anal sex. Most lubricants you find at a drug store will do the job, but some lubricants are better for anal sex than others. Good anal sex lubricant should have a thicker consistency and long lasting formulation. Never use a lubricant for anal sex if it has desensitizing ingredients in it. These are topical anesthetics that are meant to mask the pain, and if you’re feeling pain during anal sex, you want to know about it! Below is a list of recommended anal sex lubricants, most of which you can find at high-end sex shops and online drug stores.
Aneros Marksman Lubricant Shooters
Aneros
What makes this lubricant unique is not so much its formulation but its delivery mechanism. Aneros Marksman “shooters” are in single-use packages that have a long thin neck meant to be inserted in the anus to deliver the lubricant directly into the anal canal. They are easy to use (and because they are single use, even easier to clean up) and perfect for anal sex. The drawbacks are that they are a bit more expensive and not practical for other kinds of sex play. Aneros Marksman Lubricant is glycerin free, but does contain parabens.
Astroglide Gel
Pricegrabber
Almost identical in ingredients to the original Astroglide, Astroglide Gel was made specifically for people wanting a thicker lube and for kinds of sex play that require a lubricant that will stay where you put it. Water based and condom compatible, Astroglide Gel is only available in one size and has a flip top. Astroglide Gel contains both glycerin and parabens.
Probe
Davyran Labs
Probe has a loyal following and is one of the most uniquely textured water-based lubricants on the market. It is thick but has a stringy consistency, almost like saliva. This makes Probe a bit messier than other lubes but those who love it don’t mind this, and say they prefer it. Probe contains glycerin but is paraben-free and uses grapefruit seed extract as a preservative.
Maximus
Early to Bed
Made in the UK, Maximus is the thickest water-based lubricant on the market. It's is great for anal sex as it won’t easily slide off toys or gloved fingers, and for a water-based lubricant it lasts a long time. Maximus is also good for other kinds of sex play. The main drawback to Maximus is it’s bitter taste. Available in a convenient pump bottle. Maximus is glycerin free, but does contain parabens.
