What, CBD lube? You read that right. Yes, CBD Lube is a thing. You may be just as shocked, fed up and as strangely interested as I am. CBD for sex is the newest CBD trend that his hit the headlines, and if you’re anything like me, you would have already lost your eyes for rolling in the back of your head.

Sex is the most oversold ‘product’ out there, and let’s face it sex sells. I suppose that is why it is so overused. So we here at CBD Bible decided to do a little digging and see why there has been an explosion in products which offer CBD for sex and we are going to see if these things are as legit as salespeople sale they are.

CBD for Sex

Apparently, CBD for sex has some truth behind it. Several studies have been done to assess what impact CBD has on sex. A recent article by CBDiablo goes into a little more detail about the findings from a study which showed that people actually did have some benefit from using CBD… although most people who were studied said that they felt nothing different. I won’t spell out the finer details of the article because you should have a read of it yourself- it is actually quite an interesting read.

In essence, a lot of women felt as though they had less pain/ irritation (especially for older women) and men lasted longer. This was put down to the overall reduction in sexual anxiety which may cause a lot of the frustration in the bedroom. Which makes perfect sense seeing as though CBD has been linked with benefiting symptoms of anxiety and depression.

It seems that a couple of big companies have decided to cash in on findings like these and have gone a step further than the CBD oil, paste or vape.

CBD Lube

You’re right. CBD lube has landed in the UK. And it is exactly what it says on the tin. If you were diligent and read the findings from the linked article, you will have read that vaginal pain, discomfort and dryness are the main reasons why women do not enjoy sex. Lubes have been used to aid this for yonks and come in a variety of disturbingly inaccurate flavours and can make you feel things… like tingles.

Some clever clogs has been able to infuse CBD into the lubricants so that it can be applied topically. Just as if you were using a CBD cream or balm, the cannabinoid is absorbed directly into the skin and the cells surrounding. The idea is that the compounds will attach to the receptors of the Endocannabinoid System and support a couple of key symptoms of painful sexual experience- pain & inflammation. So, we have a nice lubricant which can soothe away a little bit of irritation. Makes sense, right?

There are a couple of companies selling CBD lube UK wide, but I am honestly still not 100% convinced by this. It seems completely like a fad, and a marketing tool to get CBD on the shelves and making money. Just imagine, you could double the price of a normal lube by adding pointless CBD?

Hardwood CBD Lube

One of the more popular brands is Hardwood CBD lube. From looking at the website, as I write this, it seems like the only product they sell. They have a nice bearded man, fresh from chopping wood as the hero image which makes me want to puff my chest out… then I remembered why I was there. Where the UK is concerned, I hear George Botanicals are also trying to pan it off to shops and online retailers, but I will be having none of that thank you. You can stick your CBD lube… well, you know the rest.

CBD Condoms

Funnily enough, CBD condoms have been about for a while. They have come across from the US and have been praised as the cure for the premature climax, and relief for women. The idea is that the condoms have been laced with a lubricant, infused with CBD, that can revolutionise the way we have safe sex. As far as products related with CBD for sex, these are among the most ridiculous things I have seen. For a start, unless I am strange, a condom goes on as quickly as possible and comes off as quickly once the business is done. Unless you stand about for a bit and let your junk bask in glorious CBD covered latex, then you are very unlikely to get any benefit whatsoever.

It is very well known that CBD is best taken low and slow over time so that your body can get used to it, so a once-off, flash in the pan CBD condom will be a complete waste of money. I do feel as though the jury is still out when it comes to THC infused condoms but I will reserve judgement if/when they become legal in the UK. Right now if you are going to do anything, it seems like a normal CBD oil or paste will do just fine.

CBD Oil & Viagra

Strangely, one of the most searched terms related to CBD for sex, is CBD oil & Viagra. Unlike the CBD lube and CBD condom, it seems that this is taken orally. I think the interested in CBD oil and Viagra has something to do with the association between cannabis (THC present) and sex, but with the prohibition of THC in the UK, the facts have somewhat been lost in translation.

The saying is that getting high before or after sex is meant to enhance the experience dramatically. Viagra is a well known sexual stimulant which helps with ones performance and longevity, so I assume what people are looking for is an answer to boosting their prowess. Once again, I honestly feel that this is a little misleading. While CBD for sex may have some indirect impact on your experience, there is very little evidence to suggest that it is anything concrete. I think due to the connection that cannabis has with CBD, some may think it is the same. So CBD oil & Viagra may work for you, but it certainly won’t blow the sheets of the bed if you know what I am saying.

Let’s wrap this up

Correct! I’m not a CBD for Sex convert. I just don’t think CBD has the same potential as what it has been marketed as. And this is coming from somebody who lives and breathes CBD almost every day of their life. CBD has some amazing benefits and it has so much potential, but I fear products such as the CBD Lube, CBD condoms and the combination of CBD Oil & Viagra are a symptom of the ‘green rush’.