{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"1FQDMKjCjj45KT3I3tfd1T","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"These days, there is seemingly little that CBD can’t solve. Feeling anxious? Sip a CBD latte. Need to wear an uncomfy pair of high heels? Slather the stuff on your feet in balm form. Want to ramp up your romps in the hay? Slap some CBD lube on your bits. Yup, you read that last part right. Just when we thought we’d found every ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":"possible","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" use for CBD, we discovered that CBD lube is a thing. And—surprise, surprise—it might just be the best use of CBD yet.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"What does CBD-infused lubricant do, exactly? And which are the ones worthy of lathering on during your lovemaking? Ahead, you’ll find the best CBD lubes you might want to try to enhance your time in bed. Plus, learn everything you need to know about diving into the wild(ly fun) world of intimate CBD oil. And, no—it won’t get you high.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"What is CBD?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Before we write a love note to CBD lube, we need a quick-and-dirty lesson on WTF the buzzy ingredient is all about. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active—but non-psychoactive—compound that is found exclusively in the cannabis plant. The cannabinoid’s main claim to fame? 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The sensation of skin meeting skin or skin meeting silicone—or any other sex toy material for that matter—can feel akin to a rug burn if there isn’t any, well, wet! Need proof? Think about your thighs on a warm summer day. Lubricant keeps body parts and pleasure products from sticking to one another, and replaces friction with pleasure, says Dr. Jeffcoat, supported by a ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21143591/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"2011 study published in the ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":"Journal of Sexual Medicine Vol. 8","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":".","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/speakers/2010760"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Kiana Reeves","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":", a somatic sex expert and the chief education officer with ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.foriawellness.com/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Foria","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":", adds, “It can be a great addition to intimate moments for anyone experiencing painful vaginal intercourse due to a lack of natural vaginal lubrication—whether it stems from an arousal disorder, hormonal changes during midlife, changes in libido, or side effects of medical treatment.” And it’s a must for any kind of anal play, as the anal canal is never self-lubricating, Reeves adds.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Does CBD work for arousal?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“CBD lubricant is a lubricant that is designed to deliver all the benefits associated with CBD, alongside the benefits of lube, right to the body’s erogenous zones,” says Reeves. More specifically, CBD works to arouse the genital and anal erogenous zones. When applied to the delicate genital and anal tissues, “the CBD in the lubricant interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, enhancing the body’s natural arousal processes and supporting blood flow to the genitals which can lessen discomfort during sex and enhance libido,” she explains.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“It may lead to better, stronger, and faster orgasms.” — Tammy Nelson, PhD, board-certified sexologist","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"blockquote"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Head to your favorite online intimacy shops and you’re likely to see CBD lubes with oil, silicone, water, and hybrid bases. Keep perusing and you might even come across CBD-infused arousal oils and sex serums—like this Foria breast oil and this epiphany clit arousal serum—which are often lumped under the lube umbrella. Which CBD lube or other sexual product you choose is going to vary widely based on the type of sex you’re having, and the specific sensation and overall user-sexperience you are after, says Dr. Jeffcoat.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"What are the benefits of using CBD lube?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The primary benefit of using CBD lube is that it dials up pleasure while knocking back pain.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Lather your bits with the CBD-infused lubricant and the CBD will start to chat up your endocannabinoid system, which is essentially the cockpit of bodily functions, explains Reeves. From there, it works to bring blood flow to your genitals, which jump-starts the natural arousal process and enhances libido as well as sensation. 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Who knew you could have such a positive impact on your sexual wellness with CBD?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"CBD lube is especially beneficial for people who might experience pain during sex, according to Dr. Jeffcoat, which can be caused by several factors, including vaginismus, vaginitis, PCOS, or vaginal tearing from birth. “CBD has anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties, so some folks will notice that adding CBD-infused lubricant provides relief of some of their pain symptoms during sex,” she says.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"CBD can help reduce tension in the pelvic floor, says Cyo Nystrom, CEO and co-founder of ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://itsquim.com/home"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Quim","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":", which means CBD-infused lube can decrease pain caused by having overactive pelvic floor muscles. 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Here, Dr. Jeffcoat recommends combining like products. Meaning “oil-based CBD-lube should be combined with other oil-based lubes, not water-based ones,” she says.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Are there any side effects of using CBD-infused lubricants?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"CBD lube generally has minimal side effects and is considered safe, so long as it’s used as directed. 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