Shopping for new sex products like lube, toys, and condoms wasn’t always so straightforward, but the best Maude vibrators and sex toys have changed the game. Back in the day, it could be tricky at best to tell which sites to trust—and which products were really worth your while. Fortunately, we’ve since encountered something of a sexual renaissance online, with retailers like Ella Paradis, Babeland, Lovehoney, and even Amazon stocking a wide (and beloved) assortment of sex toys.

Even so, Maude stands out among the rest. Founders Éva Goicochea and Dina Epstein launched it as a one-stop-shop for all your sexual health needs alongside peers like Dame Products and Lelo. Maude is distinct from other online sex-toy companies in that, rather than aggregating a bunch of different brands, it makes and sells its own products.

This way, Maude can be meticulous about quality—which is clear just from a look at the vibrators, which are made of high-quality, body-safe, platinum-grade silicone. “We’re a vertically integrated, unisex, and design-forward brand,” Goicochea tells Glamour. “While retailers focus on just curating products or offering many options, we work directly with some of the world’s best factories to create our edited line of sex essentials. Then we reimagined the experience of buying these products through a modern website that focuses both on product and friendly content. In short, we put the customer experience first.”

Beyond just making our lives easier, Maude is hoping to change how we think about sex and its role in our overall health. “The current sex industry is based on an ideology that treats sex as a novelty or, worse, a taboo,” explains Epstein. Maude wants to show that, yes, addressing your sexual needs should be fun, but it should also be taken seriously. Epstein says they take “a wellness approach that makes people feel comfortable about sex so they can integrate it into their daily lives.”

She adds, “by changing the conversation around sex, we are encouraging people to be more open about what they want [from] their partners and [for] themselves. Maude makes beautiful, easy-to-use items that give people the chance to stop compartmentalizing their sex lives—both in their heads and in their medicine cabinets.”

Plus, the best Maude vibrators and sex toys are so pretty and minimalist that we’d be totally fine leaving them out on the nightstand—see for yourself below.

The Best Maude Vibrators

Maude is known for having some of the best vibrators, which have been designed to be as approachable to beginners as they are to longtime users. Made of soft silicone, the Drop can be used all over the body (think of it as the ball of a wand vibrator, without the handle), while the best-selling Vibe personal massager features three vibration patterns, is water-resistant, and USB-rechargeable. In addition to different intensity levels, the Vibe has a 2.5-hour battery life and can be used for either masturbation or clitoral stimulation during intercourse. The latest newcomer is the Cone, which helped one writer move past her fear of anal play.

The Best Maude Sex Accessories

Rather than offering countless dildos, tons of clitoral vibrators, and G-spot vibrators for days, Maude has supplemented its sex toy selection with curated essentials, such as latex condoms and organic lube. These products are intended to complement the vibrators, not compete with them.

The Best Maude Personal Products

It’s not just about the sex-derived pleasure: Maude’s also got a full lineup of products to cater to the self-care set, such as towel wipes (which can be used to refresh on the go), massage candles, and even body oil and wash. They make for an easy way to ~set the mood~ so to speak, whether you’re riding solo or have a partner around.

Personal lubricants are used on—and in—the most intimate parts of your body, so it makes sense that you’d want to explore the best natural lubes available. Especially if you’re taking cue from your beauty routine, which may have become “cleaner” with brands being increasingly transparent about their ingredient list. While the type of lube you choose is based on personal preference, being as body-safe as possible is priority number 1 when testing out new intimate products and sex toys. 

What is natural lube, exactly?

Natural lube is considered to be lube that’s free from harsh chemicals and is made from natural ingredients, such as nut oils and aloe leaf juice. 

The neat thing about natural lube is that you can technically use ingredients you might already have in your kitchen (although it’s best to start with a new bottle if you plan on using it as a personal lubricant). You can get any kind of plant-based oil (such as coconut, vitamin E, and olive oil) online or at specialty stores, where you can find high-quality, organic stuff. “Just be sure you’re buying oil-based plant oils that are 100 percent organic and 100 percent pure,” Gigi Engle, Certified Sex Coach, Sex Educator, and Womanizer Sex Expert, tells Glamour.

Know what your body likes—or doesn’t like. 

All bodies are different, so if you know you have specific sensitivities, do some research before actually using natural lubricants. For instance, many people may swear by coconut oil, but it has the potential to throw off your vagina’s pH levels. Engle says, “If you’re prone to yeast infections, be cautious of coconut oil. It has antibacterial properties, so it can throw off pH. This is pretty unlikely, but is still something to take into consideration, as it has been reported.”

Another downside to oil-based natural lube is that they’re not compatible with latex-based condoms, as Engle warns: “They break down condoms and cause them to fail.” However, several natural lubes that are friendly with condoms do exist on the market, which we’ll get to in a second. 

What to watch for when trying out natural lubes.

Engle tells Glamour that there are some ingredients you should steer clear of, like parabens, preservatives, and added fragrances. You likely won’t find these in natural lubes, but read the ingredient list closely: “The vagina and vulva area is one of the most absorbent in the human body. You don’t want to be putting anything unsafe on or in it,” she says.

Here are some of the best natural lubes you can purchase online.

You’ve used coconut oil for your skin, your hair, and your coffee. But is using coconut oil as lube a good idea? 

That question is trending on TikTok thanks to the viral reactions to a NSFW video. In the vid, coconut oil is poured into a kettle, heated, and then poured—a clever if not slightly scary hack. (It should go without saying that you should never pour hot oil of any kind onto your body, especially the most sensitive areas of your skin. Stick to warm, people!) 

TikTok trends aside, coconut oil does often come up as a natural-lube option. Vaginal dryness can result from a number of things, everything from a yeast infection to menopause, the latter of which decreases the body’s estrogen levels. “Estrogen is the hormone that is responsible for providing more blood flow to the vagina, making it more elastic,” says Shari Martin Lawson, M.D., division director of general obstetrics and gynecology at John Hopkins Medicine. The lack of fluids down there can make intercourse uncomfortable, even painful, while being mentally frustrating. This is where lubricants can be your best friend. 

The good news is that are dozens of lubricants for women on the market for women to explore, in addition to topicals that your doctor may prescribe. But for women looking for an all-natural (and wallet-friendly) alternative, heading to the kitchen for a jar of coconut oil is a compelling idea. 

Is coconut oil safe for lube?

Extracted from mature coconuts, coconut oil is rich in saturated fats. These fats, the majority of which are made up of lauric acid, are what cause it to thicken up and turn solid at room temperatures and melt into a slippery liquid when it heats on your skin. It’s pretty much accepted that the oil is like the OG Dr. Bronner’s all-in-one, but how does it factor as a natural lubricant? 

“I recommend coconut oil for select patients of mine, and it is absolutely safe to use as a lubricant,” says Lawson. (In addition to coconut oil, extra-virgin olive makes a great natural lube as well.)

If your vaginal dryness is related to a health condition, an all-natural alternative like coconut oil can be an especially good idea. Says Lawson, “We usually will recommend that patients use topical estrogen, but there are some patients, in particular patients that have estrogen-sensitive cancers—most commonly breast cancer—that can’t use or choose not to use estrogen.” 

Not all coconut oils are created equal however, so it’s important to be mindful of which one you’re picking up when it comes to using it as a lubricant. You’ll want to make sure you’re grabbing a food-grade type that is free from any preservatives or additives, says Lawson. “I find that people get a lot of irritation, in general, when they use fragranced soaps and body washes in the vulva and vaginal areas.” 

To keep the jar as sterile as possible, just add a sexy-time spoon (our words) “to take some of it out of the jar and it will warm up in your hands and melt at your body temperature,” Lawson says. You can store the oil in a cupboard or cabinet, where it should be “shelf-stable for at least 6 to 12 months.” Of course, expiration dates are good to keep in mind, but trust your senses: If there’s a strong odor coming from the oil, it’s probably best to toss it. 

Benefits of using coconut oil as lube

Part of what makes coconut oil so appealing is its versatility—you can lather it on your skin postshower for a luminous glow or work some of the solid into your hair for an intensely moisturizing overnight mask. Even better, “it’s easy to come by and is cost-effective,” says Banafsheh Kashani, M.D., a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist.