Top 10 Best Lubricants For Menopause & Vaginal Dryness! (2024)

Having sex after menopause doesn’t need to be a challenge or an uncomfortable and painful experience if you use the appropriate lube for vaginal dryness. Although it won’t treat the underlying cause of the dryness—estrogen levels lower after menopause—using lube can highly enhance your sexual activities and avoid discomfort.

In this article, in addition to the main points to keep in mind before buying your next lube, I’ve also listed the 10 best lubricants for menopause dryness in the market so you can have a wide array of options to choose from and enjoy a pleasant sex life during this stage of your life.

Key Considerations To Look For In A Lubricant For Vaginal Dryness

• Ingredients: Choose lubricants with gentle, hypoallergenic ingredients to avoid potential allergic reactions or irritations. Usually, you should avoid products with glycerin, parabens, and fragrances, as they tend to increase dryness and discomfort, even for people who aren’t going through menopause.
• Texture: Some people prefer a runnier and more natural texture, while others find that thick and “cushiony” lubes are better at protecting the vagina from irritation and chafing. Experiment with different formulas to find out what works best for you.
• Water-Based vs. Silicone-Based: Most lubes for vaginal dryness on the market are either water-based or silicone-based, and each has its pros and cons. Silicone ones last longer and don’t dry up, but they can be difficult to clean and aren’t compatible with silicone toys. Water-based lubes are safe for all uses but tend to dry up quickly and need frequent reapplications.
• Compatibility: Ensure that the lube for vaginal dryness you choose is compatible with the type of condoms you use and the material of your sex toys—silicone lubes with silicone toys are a no-go, and oil-based lubes can degrade latex condoms, but water-based lubricants are usually harmless.
• Budget: Lubes for vaginal dryness aren’t really expensive; even the higher price points are around $20. That being said, expensive doesn’t mean “best in the market”—in the end, what matters is that the lube works for you, even if it costs $6. Don’t hesitate to try out the cheaper options first!

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Top 3 Lubricants for Menopause Dryness

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Best Lubricants For Vaginal Dryness

AH! YES Vaginal Moisturizing Gel is one of my favorite lubes for vaginal dryness. 

It doesn’t just add a coating of lubrication to your vag, but it’s a vaginal moisturizer that HYDRATES your vaginal tissues.

Another good reason to use this lube is that it’s formulated to match your vaginal pH, ensuring it is pH-balanced and not disrupting your normal vajayjay’s ecosystem.

That means it’s safe to use daily.

In fact, an application replenishes moisture in the vag for up to 3 days. 

Basically, it’s iso-osmotic, which means it RELEASES water to rehydrate the vag tissue instead of pulling water from it. I know, SCIENCE.

Plus, since it’s water-based, you can use it with any toy or condom. And I just looove having options.

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Good Clean Love Almost Naked is formulated to be barely there. It improves vaginal dryness and boosts wetness naturally.

With that, it does have quite a sticky feel to help things glide more easily. Others might not enjoy the stickiness so much, though. So that’s up to personal preference.

This one is infused with a very small hint of lemon and vanilla. You can barely taste or smell it. But if you smell it closely (and since I have a sensitive nose), it smells like pastry.

And, oh, it’s edible. But when I tasted it, it had a little tang which is common in lemon. Not too unpleasant, but not that nice.

In use, it’s a good everyday lube for vaginal health, especially if you want a thicker, gel-like consistency.

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Überlube is a lube that never leaves my nightstand, and it goes with me when I travel.

It looks sleek and chic enough that no one would know it’s actually for your lady bits.

It’s so versatile to bring anywhere and has various uses, like moisturizing the skin all over your body.

To describe how Überlube feels, it’s not just slippery. Instead, it’s silky, moisturizing, and has a transfer sensation that you won’t feel any annoying friction.

For a lube for vaginal dryness, it’s expensive.

It’s definitely on the premium side of lubes. But it does feel so luxurious. 

Plus, it lasts me a long time, so I think I’m getting my money’s worth.

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I have a couple of Sliquid lubes in my arsenal. And the Sliquid Naturals Satin is one of my go-to pickups when I’m experiencing dryness. 

So, I can recommend this with confidence if you’re experiencing menopausal dryness.

This one is REALLY formulated for women with regular or periodic dryness. You can use it during sex, but it’s also safe for daily use.

For a water-based lube, it lasts really long, and you don’t have to reapply it again and again.

It’s infused with aloe vera, carrageenan, and vitamin E. The unique blend of these natural ingredients gives it a very natural feeling as well, similar to your body’s natural juices.

It has a very slight aloe vera scent. Some people might not like it, but it smells fine to me. Also, the scent dissipates once on the skin.

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I recommend the pjur Original Silicone Lubricant if you’re starting with silicone lubricants for menopause dryness, and you want one that’s super slick and very very slippery to combat your vaginal dryness.

It’s so concentrated and not irritating for the vaginal mucous skin. Plus, you may even use it for skin conditioning and massage. 

You can use it with any condom. But you can’t use silicone lubes with silicone toys.

And as most silicone lubes, it’s quite pricey. 

But even the smallest bottle lasts you a looooong time. A small amount goes a long way, and you don’t have to reapply often.

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When it comes to combating vaginal dryness, whether it’s due to menopause or medication, you’d also want your lube to be pH-balanced. 

And one really good lube for that is the Good Clean Love Bio-Nude.

It’s gentle and emulates your body’s natural lubrication. 

It’s not the sticky type, so it does feel more watery or runny. For me, it’s not a big deal because it produces a natural-feeling glide.

This water-based lube PROTECTS and MOISTURIZES your lady bits without disrupting its natural ecosystem.

Personally, I find it not that long-lasting. But it does the job, and I’m done by the time I feel it drying up on me anyway.

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If you’ve used Sliquid Organics Natural, this Sliquid Organics Natural Lubricating Gel will have the same formulation.

BUT—it’s thicker.

This is great if you’re looking for a lube with more “padding” so you don’t feel any friction.

Also, it’s not messy. If you drop a large amount on your dildo, it stays in place and only spreads slowly—giving you enough time to close the bottle and insert the toy in your lady bits.

Sliquid didn’t use toxic chemicals to thicken it, though. Instead, they only use natural ingredients like plant cellulose to achieve gel-like consistency.

It’s a water-based lube with purified aloe-based gel, making it a really good natural lubricant to combat dryness.

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Coconut is naturally oh-so moisturizing. You can just imagine how Coconu’s oil-based formula is super moisturizing for dry tissues. Great during sex for your boo to release his Giant NUT.

Coconu is one of the few USDA-certified organic lubricants. They don’t use alcohol, parabens, petroleum, phylates, glutens, fragrances, or dyes.

That means it’s edible and safe for oral sex as well.

It’s a bit pricey, but it’s double-purposed! You can also use it as a massage oil because it’s that moisturizing.

Since it’s oil-based, you can’t use it with latex condoms. But if you must have that barrier, opt for polyurethane condoms when using this lube for vaginal dryness.

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Water-based lubes are usually safe for condoms and sex toys. Since we already gave a lot of options above, let’s have another one compatible with your sex toys and condoms PLUS affordable.

Introducing Lovehoney Enjoy.

It’s a water-based lube you can use with any sex toy while masturbating or even with your boo. 

Plus, your partner (or sex toy) can wear any condom out there, and you won’t have to worry about it breaking mid-sex.

You would need to reapply sometimes, but its pump bottle is so handy that reapplying lube doesn’t feel like such a nuisance.

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Sex can be painful if you’re very dry. But sometimes, too much glide makes you feel less during sex.

Choose AH! YES Organic Water-Based Lube if you want to replenish your natural moisture WHILE boosting sexual pleasure and sensitivity.

This organic water-based lube has a silky feeling that the peen just gliiiiides during penetration. 

You won’t feel any pain. Yet, you’ll still be sensitive to the sensations.

It’s also a gentle lube and unflavored + unscented. You won’t have to worry about experiencing any irritation as it’s made of natural and organic ingredients.

Additionally, it soothes and protects your dry and delicate vag tissues.

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FAQs

What causes menopause Related dryness also known as vaginal dryness?

Vaginal dryness is one of the most common symptoms of menopause. That’s because of the drop in estrogen levels, reducing the available moisture in your lady bits.

Other reasons for dryness could also be stress, depression, medication, breastfeeding, childbirth, and more.

Using lubes for vaginal dryness can help you alleviate effects like burning feeling, soreness, vag itching or stinging, UTIs, and being unsatisfied with sex.

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What are other alternatives to lubricants?

Lubes are like umbrellas. You usually don’t realize you need it until it’s raining.

The best lube is LUBE. Using stuff not for the vagina and not for sex won’t be good. 

But if you’re really in need of lube pronto, some alternatives are:

• Aloe vera
• Olive oil
• Plain yogurt
• Virgin coconut oil

Some people recommend Vaseline, but it could trigger infections. Other things to avoid are lotion, soap, butter, baby oil, and spit.

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Are there natural ways to increase vaginal lubrication?

Aside from using lubes for vaginal dryness, there are other ways to increase vaginal lubrication.

Since the cause of vaginal dryness is having low estrogen levels, you’d want to boost it.

Simply improving your diet and exercise could help enhance your natural lubrication.

Drinking lots of water really helps as well. If you’re dehydrated, you’re more likely to feel dry as well.

But if you want to boost your estrogen levels, you can take vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin E. 

Eating more omega-3 fatty acids improves the architecture of vaginal mucosa, too.

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How much Lube For Vaginal Dryness should I apply?

That really depends! Trial and error is the key.

Different lubes have different consistencies, and preference is different from person to person.

Some use a pea-sized drop (and goes a looong way), while others may opt for more like the size of a coin.

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Final Thoughts

There’s no shame in being “dry as a dessert.”

But the wetter you are, the better sex or masturbation feels for you. Plus, no friction = no pain.

Find a lube for vaginal dryness that’s not just lubricating but also hydrating—which we’ve compiled in this list. Like a soulmate, there’s really one out there for you.