Where to Buy Personal Lubricant

Need personal lubricant? Good news: you don't have to look far. You can find it at most pharmacies, in the personal care aisle at many grocery stores, at big-box retailers, and online at Adam & Eve.

Personal lubricant is sold over the counter, so you generally won't need a prescription to buy it. The Food and Drug Administration regulates certain personal lubricants as medical devices, which helps explain why they're widely available alongside other sexual wellness and personal care products. Whether you'd rather pick some up during your regular shopping trip or browse from the comfort of home, there are plenty of options.

Where you buy personal lubricant comes down to what matters most to you: getting it quickly, having plenty of options, or keeping your purchase private.

• Want it today? Your local pharmacy or grocery store is an easy stop while you're out running errands.
• Looking for more variety? Online specialty retailers like Adam & Eve offer more options in one place, making it easier to browse different types of lubricant.
• Prefer a little privacy? Shopping online lets you skip the in-person checkout altogether. If you'd rather shop in person, you can simply add lube to your regular shopping basket or ask a store associate where to find it.

There's no one right way to shop. Choose whatever feels most comfortable for you, whether that's grabbing a bottle while picking up groceries or browsing online from the privacy of your own home.

Adam & Eve sells lubricant through its own online store, organized by type, including water-based, silicone, anal, and flavored options, plus a few other specialty formulas, so you have plenty to choose from. The catalog carries its own line as well, including a water-based Adam & Eve Personal Lubricant and an Adam & Eve Personal Silicone Lubricant, alongside lubricants from other familiar brands. If you'd rather shop in person, it also has a store locator so you can find a nearby location.

Pharmacies carry personal lubricant on the same shelf as condoms and other personal care items, usually with a smaller selection of well-known brands. Staff can point you straight to it if you'd rather not search the aisle yourself.

Grocery stores and big-box retailers stock personal lubricant too, typically in the same personal care aisle as a pharmacy, which makes it an easy add to a regular shopping trip rather than a special errand.

If you already know what you want and would rather not make a separate stop, ordering online gets it to you without a store visit. If you're already out for groceries or a prescription, picking it up at the pharmacy or grocery store saves you the wait for shipping.

Before you toss a bottle of personal lubricant into your cart, check the expiration date and make sure the seal is intact. Planning to use lube with latex condoms? Stick with water-based or silicone-based formulas. Oil-based lubricants can weaken latex and increase the risk of condom breakage, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so it's worth checking the label before you buy.

And if you'd rather not make a trip to the store, you're not alone. Some retailers keep lubricant in locked cases, meaning you'll need to ask an employee for help. If you'd rather skip that interaction, shopping online is another easy option. Adam & Eve offers online shopping with plain packaging and discreet billing, so you can browse and order from home.

However you choose to shop, take a moment to check the product's seal and expiration date. A little attention to the details helps you shop with confidence.

Picking up personal lubricant can be as simple as grabbing toothpaste or lotion. Buy it in person, and it goes through checkout with the rest of your shopping. Prefer ordering online? You can browse from home and have your order delivered without an in-person checkout.

However you choose to shop, buying lube is a normal part of taking care of your sexual wellness. No big deal, just another item on your shopping list!

Once you know what to look for, picking a place to buy is the easy part. Adam & Eve's Lubes and Sexual Wellness shop keeps the full lineup of lubricants together with condoms and other sexual wellness essentials, so you can order everything in place and skip an extra stop at the store.