4 Best Warming Lubes
Baby it’s cold outside… Well not with these warming lubes! Heat up your bedroom activities with one of these warming lubes – I have trialed and tested 5 of my favourite warming lubes, so that you can pick your perfect match and enjoy! Be careful, there are some hotties in here..!
Test Winner | Best for Beginners | Budget Friendly | Most intense heat |
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Jo Warming Lube | Fleshlube | Intimate Earth Melt | Intimate Earth Warming Lube |
$21Shop Now | $12Shop Now | $13Shop Now | $25Shop Now |
Pros & Cons | Pros & Cons | Pros & Cons | Pros & Cons |
How We Test warming lubes
We’re a team of 345 sex toy testers and 13 sex toy experts.
To find the very best warming lubes, our testers tried and reviewed 42 different products in this category.
Bad or even just mediocre warming lubes didn’t make the list!
In total, we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed 1275 toys over the past 6 years.
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Test Winner System Jo Warming Lube
- Water-based lube – compatible with any sex toy material
- Heats up when friction occurs
- Slightly acidic pH of 6
Specifications
Pros
- ✅ Clear and attractive bottle design
- ✅ Long lasting without re-application needed
- ✅ Cushioning for large toys/anal
Cons
- ❌ The warming intensity could be more intense
- ❌ Thickness feels a little unnatural
Why I Chose It
If you have been following my writing for a while, you will know that I am one of System JOs’ biggest fans! I love their range of lubes, the quality and the overall performance. The System JO warming lube is no exception and fits in nicely with the high competition that JO is providing in the lube market. I really loved it – It is thick enough to coat even the largest of sex toys, as well as warming up to a reasonably hot temperature. It doesn’t get too hot, which makes it perfect for beginner users who want to test the (hot) water!
The packaging is eye-catching and attractive, as well as being a great sized bottle to fit in my hand. I hate lubes that I have to think about and re-apply, so this one was great, as I really trusted it to last as long as I did. When it comes to using warming lubes, I find they work best when using it with a partner, as 2 bodies can create the friction, stimulating you both. For clitoris owners, I would highly recommend using it on the clit to provide more intense stimulation. For penis owners, a warming lube is great for personal masturbation as the warmth makes it feel more realistic like having PIV sex!
This lube had to be my ‘Test Winning’ lube, as it has all the features of a great all rounder. It is FDA approved and has a pH balance of 6, meaning that is is more acidic than alkali. This is great for vulva owners, as it attempts to match a vulva’s natural pH, therefore reducing the risk of infections! This has to be a lube you have stocked up in your bedside draw!
Best for Beginners Fleshlube Warming Lube
- Less intense warming lube
- pH 6 – acidic
- Thin viscosity
Specifications
Pros
- ✅ Gets warm to make sex more fun!
- ✅ Easy to use bottle
- ✅ Compatible with all toy materials and condoms
Cons
- ❌ Not great for vigorous activities
- ❌ Not the longest lasting lube
- ❌ Only reaches 'warm'
Why I Chose It
If you are looking for a warm temperature lube, that doesn’t heat up to an intense temperature, as well as being a pretty basic lube, then the Fleshlube Fire is a product I would highly recommend. The Fleshlube Fire is a water-based lubricant that is thin and watery, and has amore oily/greasy feeling when it is on the skin. It warming feature is activated by friction, so it would be great to use during foreplay with a partner.
I would recommend this warming lube to beginners, as I think it is a great introductory temperature lube, that doesn’t have too many features that would overwhelm a first time user. I would also only recommend using it for personal masturbation or with a partner during foreplay, as it is not the thickest lube on the market, so I wouldn’t recommend it for rigorous sexual activity, like anal for example. I also have suggested to use it for foreplay as it tends to dry out quicker than a silicone lube, meaning that it doesn’t last long without reapplication.
With Fleshlube’s fun packaging and compatibility with all sex toy and condom materials, it’s a great lube that adds a little more excitement to your bedroom fun!
Budget Friendly Intimate Earth Melt Warming Lube
Specifications
Pros
- ✅ The packaging is eye-catching and appealing
- ✅ It warms up to an appealing temperature
- ✅ It can be used with all sex toys
Cons
- ❌ It constantly has to be activated to feel warm
- ❌ It doesn't get very hot
- ❌ It separates and almost dries up on the skin
Why I Chose It
If you’re looking for a lube that does it all; coats sex toys, warms you up AND tastes good, then this is your lucky day. Make it feel like Christmas every day, with this tasty cinnamon lube! Most warming lubes are used so you can feel the heat, but this lube had a special feature of taste to the mix. Using this lube for oral is going to make your mouth feel numb and warm, so that both you and your partner can feel the benefits.
I love the way it is so thick and coating on the skin and on sex toys, it really lasts for a long time and you don’t have to re-apply often! The warming features on this lube are quite intense, so if you were looking for something a little less warm, then I would recommend the Fleshlube Fire instead. The faster and harder the lube is rubbed into the skin, the warmer it is going to feel – thats why this would be great for both vulva and penis owners, during masturbation.
Despite being compatible with all sex toy materials, I wouldn’t recommend it for anal toys as the lube becomes slightly sticky when too much friction occurs. When using a lube for anal, you want it to be thick and cushioning, but also that it stays wet and slippery, so that you still remain comfortable. I would however certainly recommend this lube for foreplay and getting sex started, as the increased temperature is going to make sensitive areas even more aroused and the nerve ending heightened, therefore hopefully allowing you to reach an orgasm faster!
Most intense heat Intimate Earth Mojo Horny Goat Weed Warming Lube
- Most intense heat
- Tastes sweet – can be good for oral sex
- High tackiness
Specifications
Pros
- ✅ It warms up to make sex more sensual
- ✅ It can increase initial arousal
Cons
- ❌ It can become tacky, quickly
- ❌ Needs constant re-application
Why I Chose It
Feeling hot hot hot! This fiery lube will be sure to make you feeling hot under the collar – I loved it! It is a thick lube that definitely coats toys and cushions. It feels hot on the skin which is exciting and more stimulating than other, more basic lubes, which I loved, especially as someone who enjoys temperature play! If you’re someone who doesn’t like intense heat, then maybe start of with a lube that doesn’t get too warm, like the Fleshlube Fire.
The Intimate Earth bottle designs are also some of my favourite! I know what you’re thinking, “But Katie, ,what about the System JO bottles!?” I say, I can have more than one favourite! The Intimate Earth bottles are just so eye-catching and really scream luxury to me, due to the designs and font, as well as the colours and the physical quality of the plastic that is used for the bottle. For me, packaging is a big selling point! It’s one of the pricer lubes on the market, but I think it is worth it. One of my favourite warming lubes of all time!
This lube has a neutral pH reading of 7, which is excellent for both penis and vagina owners, as it is less likely to throw off natural pH levels.
Comparison
Best | Test Winner | Best for Beginners | Budget Friendly | Most intense heat |
Overall score | - | 4.2 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
Bedbible rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
User rating | - | 4.4 / 5.0 from 22 users | 3.9 / 5.0 from 32 users | 3.5 / 5.0 from 21 users |
Price | Affordable | Cheap | Affordable | Moderate |
Design | 90 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
Ease of use | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
Quality | 90 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 75 / 100 |
Sound | - | - | - | - |
Power | - | - | - | - |
Buzzy/Rumbly | - | - | - | - |
Waterproof | No | No | No | For a short time |
Materials | Plastic bottle | - | Plastic bottle | Plastic bottle |
Fastening | Click-close lid | Click lid | - | - |
Volume | 4 fl.oz (120ml) fl. oz | 100m; / 3.38 fl.oz fl. oz | 120ml / 4oz fl. oz | 120ml fl. oz |
Condom safe | Yes, all types | Yes - all | Latex only | Latex friendly |
Ingredients | Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Cellulose Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben | Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aqua, Mel Extract, Potassium Sorbate | Glycerin (Plant Derived), Purified Aqua (Water), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Cinnamon Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract, Alcohol. | Plant DerivedGlycerin, Propanediol, Epimedium Sagittatum Extract, Horny Goat Weed, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract*, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Fruit Extract*. |
Test results
This table highlights and compares the features of the 4 Best Warming lubes. I have highlighted what I think are the most influential features when it comes to buying a lube:
Thickness: The thickness of lube is up to you and how you like it, with most choosing a thin lube if they want it to feel natural and less synthetic, with others opting for a thicker lube for more vigorous activities like anal sex. A thicker lube would typically get warmer, quicker, as it takes longer to dry out therefore maintaining the friction for longer.
Price: Price often varies with lubes, depending on their qualities and ingredients. The cheaper lubes tend to be water-based, and more expensive lubes are either silicone, hybrid or have organic ingredients. If you have a bigger wallet and want something a little hotter, then I would definitely recommend the Intimate Earth Melt warming lube – it will definitely warm you up!
Warming intensity: All of these warming lubes have different warming intensities; some of them heating up to a high temperature, really allowing you to explore temperature play whereas some warm to a medium temperature, heightening sensitivity and arousal. If you have never tried a temperature lube before, I would recommend a low intensity temperature lube, that doesn’t become too heated and overwhelm you!
This table shows the results of the tests I carried out on all the Silicone based lubes. I have compared all of their features in this table:
System Jo Warming Lube | Fleshlube Fire | Intimate Earth Warming Lube | Intimate Earth Melt | |
Test Winner | Thinnest | Most intense heat | Flavoured | |
Did I like the design? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How easily does it wash off the skin? | Low effort | Low effort | Low effort | Low effort |
Lid functionality/bottle functionality | Easy to use | Average to use | Easy to use | Easy to use |
pH level | 6 – acidic (good) | 6 – acidic (good) | 7 – Neutral (okay) | 7 – Neutral (okay) |
FDA Approved | Yes | Yes | No | No |
How expensive is it? | Low price | Mid price | Mid price | High price |
Longevity test | Medium | Short | Long | Long |
Viscosity | Thick | Thin | Thick | Medium |
Thickness | Thick | Thin | Very thick | Medium |
Smell | No smell | Weak chemical smell | Sweet | Cinnamon |
Taste | No taste | No taste | Honey | Cinnamon |
Warming Intensity | Medium intensity | Low intensity | Very high intensity | High intensity |
How tacky is it? | Low tackiness | No tackiness | High tackiness | Mid tackiness |
Condoms | All types | All types | All types | All types |
Sex toys | All types | All types | All types | All types |
Did it stain the sheets? | No | No | No | No |
Reviewed by:
Katie Moroney