Black Friday Lube Buyer's Guide

Why Black Friday Is the Time to Stock Up

Lube is something you use up, so it is one of the smartest things to buy in bulk. Black Friday deals on top of bulk pricing means you pay less per ounce than any other time of the year.

Make a plan before the sale starts and you will not end up with a cart full of things you do not need.

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Bigger Bottles Cost Less Per Ounce

The biggest savings come from simply buying a larger size. Here is what you pay per ounce on a few of our best sellers at regular price, before any Black Friday deal.

Go bigger still and the savings keep growing. ID Glide in the gallon size works out to about $1.07 an ounce.

Which Size Is Right for You?

Pump bottles (16 to 17 oz) are the sweet spot for most people. They last for months, and a pump keeps the lube clean and makes it easy to use one-handed.

Half gallons and gallons make sense if you use lube every day, or if you want to refill smaller bottles. Several of our gallon sizes come with a free travel or pump bottle.

Travel sizes and samples are perfect for trying something new before you commit to a big bottle. Sliquid H2O foil samples and ID Glide pillow packs cost about a dollar or two each.

Stock Up on Your Favorite Base

Already know what you like? Grab the big size of your go-to. New to lube? Start with water-based.

Water-based: Swiss Navy Water Based and ID Glide are safe with condoms and every toy. See our Water-Based Lube Guide.

Silicone: Wet Platinum and Swiss Navy Silicone last the longest, and a little goes a long way. See our Silicone-Based Lube Guide.

Hybrid: Spunk Lube Hybrid gives you a creamy feel with easy cleanup. See our Hybrid Lube Guide.

Oil-based cream: Elbow Grease Original Cream is a solo-play favorite. It is not safe with latex condoms. See our Oil-Based Lube Guide.

Don't Forget the Extras

While you are stocking up, round out the order.

• Condoms. Bulk Condoms bring the cost per condom way down.
• Something new. Add one warming or flavored lube to try.
• Massage oil. The Kama Sutra Massage Indulgence Kit has five bottles to work through all winter.

Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

Black Friday is also the easiest time to knock out holiday shopping for your partner.

• JO Gelato in dessert flavors like salted caramel and crème brûlée.
• Slube bath lube for a night in the tub together.
• Kama Sutra Vibe Weekender Kit, a little tin with a mini vibe, lube and play cards.
• SMACK Tarts flavored lube for under $15.
• A CheapLubes.com Digital Gift Card when you are not sure what they like.

Shop: Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

How to Store a Big Bottle

A big bottle will last a while, so store it right.

• Check the date. Most lubes have an expiration date printed on the bottle. Buy an amount you will use before then.
• Keep it cool and out of the sun. A drawer or closet is better than a sunny windowsill or a hot car.
• Close it tight. Snap the cap or lock the pump after each use.
• Refill clean bottles. If you pour into a smaller bottle, wash and dry it first.
• Toss it if it changes. If the color, smell or texture is off, replace it.

Your Black Friday Checklist

1. Check what you are running low on before the sale starts.
2. Pick a bigger size of what you already use and love.
3. Add one new thing to try, like a warming or flavored lube.
4. Grab your gifts while everything is on sale.
5. Sign up for our emails so you see our Black Friday deals the moment they go live.

Quick Recap

• Bigger bottles can cost 30 to 50% less per ounce.
• Pump bottles are the sweet spot for most people.
• Stock up on the base you already love, and try one new thing.
• Store lube cool, closed and before its expiration date.

Buy once, save all year. Happy Black Friday from CheapLubes.