15 Best Arousal Gels of 2024 for Better, Wetter Sex

Made specifically with clitorises in mind, this buzzy balm stimulates both cooling *and* warming sensations with the help of all-natural ingredients like maca, gingko, and peppermint. Testers <3 the shivery, satisfying tingle provided by this one—and because it is water-based, removal is a breeze.

• Type: Water-based
• Size: 0.5 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Ginkgo, maca, damiana, peppermint, cinnamon
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: According to one customer, "I was unsure what Tingle to Mingle would feel like—I hoped it wouldn’t feel like Icy Hot or something. But let me tell you, it is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. It makes you so much more sensitive and lovely down there. Try it. You’ll love it."

Wanna awaken your vulva with a warm tingle? This gentle water-based serum is here to do the job, bb. It's derived from peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon (which all work to increase blood flow and heighten awareness), and like all water-based formulas, you can quickly wipe it away if you decide the sensation isn't for you.

• Type: Water-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Peppermint, ginger, cinnamon
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "This product is so fun and I just love it," one tester writes. "After applying only a little bit of the serum (as directed) and waiting for a minute, the results did not disappoint! Warm and cold tingling as expected, and even tastes sweet. This product is definitely a new staple in the bedroom for me!"

To increase pleasure both before AND during intimate moments, you should give this clean, feel-good formula a try. It's made with coconut oil and passionflower seed oil to provide a nice, smooth glide, as well as cinnamon and natural aphrodisiacs (including damiana and nutmeg) to heighten sensitivity. Oh, and it's also got vitamin E to leave ya feeling moisturized, which is always a plus.

• Type: Oil-based
• Size: 0.9 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Damiana, nutmeg, cinnamon
• Condom-safe? Compatible with polyurethane condoms, but not latex or polyisoprene condoms

THE REVIEW: "Oh, this product feels so smooth and smells so good," one buyer writes. "Keeps you slick and reduces friction with longer-lasting sessions. I am also very sensitive, and I didn’t have any adverse effects—miracle! In addition, it kept my skin moisturized post-session."

For something that goes on cool and warms up with action, reach for this aloe vera-based formula from Sliquid. This one includes both peppermint and menthol (which are natural vasodilators) for providing a satisfying tingle, and thanks to the aloe base, this one boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties as well.

• Type: Aloe-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Peppermint, menthol
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "I love this product," one tester writes. "I’ve been using it for years. A little drop goes a long way. It’s worth every penny. The sensation is like magic. It smells great, and the cooling sensation is so unique. I’ll never stop using it as long as they make it."

This silicone-based formula from LOLA is a solid starter choice if you just want a lil something but don't want to risk being stuck with a sensation you're not into. Made with menthol, it provides a subtle tingling feeling with a sloooow build, and it doesn't smell or feel like Icy Hot, JIC you were wondering!

• Type: Silicone-based
• Size: 0.34 fl oz
• Key ingredient: Menthol
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "This product was great overall," reports one tester. "It wasn't too thick or too thin and lasted for me about half an hour. It started to get tingly in about five minutes...and I ended up not even needing or wanting to use a lubricant because this was enough to get me going and in the mood."

Yes, it's smol. But what's unique about this all-natural formula (which is made with an essential oil blend that includes sweet almond oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon, and vitamin E) is that you only need one drop to help awaken your nerve endings and make your bits buzz. Impressive!

• Type: Oil-based
• Size: 0.17 fl oz
• Key ingredient: Cinnamon
• Condom-safe? Compatible with polyurethane condoms, but not latex or polyisoprene condoms

THE REVIEW: "OMG, this stuff is amazing," one buyer raves. "I put a few drops where it says to put it and within a sec, I can really feel it working...I don't even have to get warmed up for it to work. It's ready LIKE NOW!!!"

The star ingredient in this one: horny goat weed, which is a natural aphrodisiac that helps to boost your libido. This gentle formula also includes soothing aloe vera and chamomile to minimize vaginal irritation, as well as ginseng for enhancing arousal and hemp for promoting relaxation (without any psychoactive effects, ftr).

• Type: Aloe-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Horny goat weed, ginseng
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "I absolutely love this product!" one reviewer writes. "It is the best addition in the bedroom to elevate my big Os. It smells amazing and leaves me tingling with pleasure all day. For a natural product, it stays slippery for very long. Highly recommend."

Want a natural formula that doesn't skimp on effectiveness? Check out this option from Intimate Earth, which uses a combination of natural Japanese peppermint oil and arginine (which acts as a vasodilator to open blood vessels) to work its magic. And if this one's a lil *too* intense for ya, you can always check out the gentle version of this formula, which uses a lower concentration of peppermint oil.

• Type: Water- and aloe-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Peppermint, arginine
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "Perfection," one review reads. "I wish I had more words to describe the awesomeness of this product, but the mere thought of this delightful tingly gel on my clit drains all the blood from my brain. So."

Along with a slippy essential oil base, this one boasts tons of libido-boosting adaptogens (like maca, shatavari, and ashwagandha) and botanical aphrodisiacs (such as damiana) to stimulate your senses and heighten your pleasure. Oh, and the fact that it smells like vanilla and sandalwood doesn't hurt, either.

• Type: Oil-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Maca, shatavari, ashwagandha, damiana
• Condom-safe? Not compatible with polyurethane, latex, or polyisoprene condoms

THE REVIEW: "I don't know how this magic stuff works, but it does!!" one tester writes. "It elevated the whole experience. More exciting foreplay and better climax, [and it] lasted a long time, too. Highly recommend."

Listen, sometimes you want results, and you want 'em NOW. That's why Bijoux Indiscrets made this fast-absorbing sex balm, which—despite having "slow" in the name—really gets ya there in no time. The secret: It uses the warming agent Thermolat for a quick (yet gentle!) warming effect, as well as ginseng and arginine for increasing blood flow.

• Type: Water-based
• Size: 0.34 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Thermolat, arginine, ginseng
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "To say the clitoral balm provides a 'warming sensation in a matter of seconds' is no joke!" one tester writes. "It feels unmistakably warm, but not at all too much or unpleasant. I found it felt warm long enough that I was definitely turned on. Looking forward to trying other things with the new sensation."

When used topically, CBD promotes increased blood flow, which is what makes this arousal oil *extra* powerful. Along with CBD, this essential oil formula uses eight other organic botanical aphrodisiacs (including double-steeped kava root, cinnamon, and ginger) to give you bigger, better orgasms—and yes, testers swear it really is worth that $48 price tag.

• Type: Oil-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: CBD, kava, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, peppermint
• Condom-safe? Compatible with polyurethane condoms, but not latex or polyisoprene condoms

THE REVIEW: As one tester writes, "Oh. My. Gosh. Wow!! I literally am blown away. I am a squirter but have NEVER experienced such intense orgasms/wetness in my life. You can feel the warmth & tingles start even before you touch anything. A little goes a long way—worth every penny 1000%."

This peppermint-infused clitoral balm has a silky-smooth texture thanks to the coconut oil and hemp seed base, and it's packed with skin-loving emollients (like avocado and jojoba oils) for leaving you soothed and rejuvenated. And because it's oil-based, reviewers say this long-lasting formula is *ideal* for use in the shower.

• Type: Oil-based
• Size: 2 fl oz
• Key ingredient: Peppermint
• Condom-safe? Compatible with polyurethane condoms, but not latex or polyisoprene condoms

THE REVIEW: "The Bomb Balm helps heighten sensations and makes so sex much more enjoyable for couples," one tester notes. "It works wonderfully in wet environments, as it won't wash off with water. It will last a while, since a little goes a long way!"

With hundreds of five-star reviews, it's pretty clear ppl can't get enough of this stimulating gel from Unbound, which is made with organic extracts, peppermint oil, damiana, arginine, and ornithine for bringing you ALL the tingly vibes. It's water-based, so it's water-soluble for easy cleanup, and though it's powerful, most testers note it doesn't feel too overwhelming.

• Type: Water-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredients: Peppermint, damiana, arginine, ornithine
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: According to one review, "I have super-sensitive skin, and I can use this all over (clit, nipples, on dildos with lube, on my partner) with yummy effects but no irritation! It’s kind of warming and cooling and tingly simultaneously. Would recommend."

Want an arousal gel that lasts as long as a silicone-based formula but cleans up as easily as a water-based option? Ya gotta try this hybrid serum, which is both extra-slippy and mess-free. Peppermint oil is used in this one to increase vulvar stimulation and sensitivity, while vitamin E and aloe help to soothe and moisturize.

• Type: Water- and silicone-based
• Size: 1 fl oz
• Key ingredient: Peppermint
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: "This stimulating serum has a lightweight lotion-like consistency and it's very easy to apply!" notes one reviewer. "The mint gives it a tingly feel, and you'll immediately feel your honeypot throbbing as the feeling intensifies! I've tried this product solo and with my partner, and both times [it] gave me the strongest 'O' ever."

If you experience vaginal dryness, this CBD serum is seriously a MUST. Developed by the lead experts behind Viagra and Cialis, this first-of-its-kind pleasure gel is formulated with liposomes, which means the CBD is enclosed in protective lil bubbles that can penetrate deeper into your vaginal and clitoral muscles. The result: more frequent and more intense orgasms for you. No wonder so many reviewers call it a game-changer!!

• Type: Water-based
• Size: 0.8 fl oz
• Key ingredients: CBD, liposomes
• Condom-safe? Compatible with latex or polyisoprene condoms, but not polyurethane condoms

THE REVIEW: One tester writes, "I have tried a few CBD lube products. I never found them to make much difference, at least not that I could notice. Vella, on the other hand, seems to increase sensation for me, making it easier and quicker to become aroused and to climax. I am surprised since other products make similar claims. I had little hope that this product would make a real difference but it DOES. I’m ordering more right now!"