It's rendezvous time: you've fully-charged your vibrators, sanitized all butt plugs, and polished those glass dildos. That's everything you need for your 'la petit mort'... Or is it? We know you can’t wait to get started on the action but we promise that this new addition to your sexual ‘toolbox’ will be a game-changer for your sex life – from the very beginning till you’re quivering with pleasure.

What is it? Well, it’s none other than water-based lube, which is suitable for all kinds of sex & self-pleasure (plus, even the most sensitive of skins). Below, find 4 ways this gooey goodness can make you go “Oui! Oui!” in the bedroom.

Movies and TV shows lie. If you have a vagina, you’d know that sometimes, even when you’re turned on, it can take a while for your body to get on the same page as your mind - and sometimes our bodies don’t respond in the way we want or expect them to. Without enough lubrication, it can lead to uncomfortable, painful or friction-y penetration.

This is where water-based lubes come to the rescue. Just a dollop, and the glide-in will feel a whole lot better (not to mention, pleasurable!) Besides, because the anus doesn't lubricate, water-based lube is pretty much a necessity for any anal play. Fingering, rimming, massaging the anus, etc. Au revoir, friction!

Dry palms during a hand job. Clammy fingers while fingering. While still undeniably human, the truth is that both the giver’s and the receiver’s experience can be so much hotter with a generous helping of water-based lube. With everything so wet, slick, and glide-y, you can be sure that any movement feels celeste – and this gives the giver more room to experiment with new techniques (bye-bye, bedroom déjà vu!) Think: rubbing the underside of the penis head in a circular motion, massaging the clitoral hood, and playing with different pressures. Adding lube to the bedroom party ensures that you and your partner(s) are free to let your imaginations run wild without worrying about dryness.

Here’s a secret: you don’t need to reserve water-based lube for partnered-sex! Even sex with yourself – arguably the best form of self-care – can be improved with a squeeze of this magic liquid. Just apply a few drops to your finger (or your preferred erogenous body parts) before touching yourself for a smoother feel. Translation: you’ll experience deeper pleasure and more mind-blowing orgasms. Oui, oui!

And if you really want to amp things up? Add toys to the mix. Imagine the pulse of your favorite vibrator hitting all the right spots. And now, imagine how easily it will glide across that nerve-rich area with the same power – giving you a totally different, more fluid sensation. It’s a game-changer. You’ll wonder how you ever did without it.

Now… Ready to have a better sex life?