Table of Contents
- How We Chose the Best Shower Lubes
- Top 5 Sex Lubes For Masturbating in the Shower
- The Slickest Shower Lube — Sliquid Silver
- The Best Shower Lube for Penis Masturbation — Gun Oil Force Recon
- The Best Shower Lube for Silicone Sex Toys — SPUNK Natural
- The Best Shower Lube for Easy Cleanup — SPUNK Hybrid
- The Best Shower Lube for Anal Play — Pjur Backdoor
- What You Need to Know About Lube and Shower Masturbation
- The Best Type of Lube for Shower Masturbation
- Caution: Slippery as F*ck
- Wait, Can't I Just Use Soap?
- Have Slicker (and Safer) Fun in the Shower
- FAQs
The shower is the perfect place for a little self-love. It's private, clean-up is a cinch, and it's conducive to the dirtiest shower thoughts.
But, ironically, it's not always easy to keep your naughty bits wet and slick in the shower. Most sex lube is water-based — made of water — and it washes off easily. While convenient in bed, it's useless in the bath or shower.
Luckily, there are water-resistant sex lubricants made from oil and silicone that stay supremely slick even in the wettest conditions.
| Sex Lube | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sliquid Silver | Silicone | Slickest. Condom safe ✅. Not silicone toys ⚠️ |
| Gun Oil Force Recon | Hybrid | Best for penis toys. Condom safe ✅. Not silicone toys ⚠️ |
| SPUNK Natural | Oil-based | Best for silicone toys ✅. Not latex condoms ⚠️ |
| SPUNK Hybrid | Hybrid | Best all-rounder. Condom safe ✅. Easy cleanup. |
| Pjur Backdoor | Silicone | Best for anal. Thick, no drips. Condom safe ✅ |
How We Chose the Best Shower Lubes
The Condomania team personally tested each lube on this list in the bath and shower. We also researched online reviews and drew on 30+ years of lube expertise. The following lubes offer top water-resistance and are made with body-safe ingredients that are less likely to create slippery shower floors.
Top 5 Sex Lubes For Masturbating in the Shower
Looking for lube for shower sex (non-solo)? Check out our top lube picks for shower sex here.
The Slickest Shower Lube — Sliquid Silver
Lube Type: Silicone
Sliquid Silver is one of the highest-rated waterproof lubes — made with three pure silicone ingredients and nothing else (zero dyes, chemicals, or irritants). Lasts and lasts even when completely submerged. Consider applying before getting into the shower, as it can be somewhat drippy.
The Best Shower Lube for Penis Masturbation — Gun Oil Force Recon
Lube Type: Hybrid
Gun Oil Force Recon has a thicker, no-drip consistency that's easier to apply safely in the shower. Great for use with a stroker toy, but intended for external penis play — not internal vaginal use.
The Best Shower Lube for Silicone Sex Toys — SPUNK Natural
SPUNK Natural Coconut and Avocado Oil Lubricant
$10.99
$12.99
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Lube Type: Oil-based
Silicone lube can't be used with silicone toys. For those, SPUNK Natural is your answer. Its coconut and avocado oil-based formula is highly water-resistant and great for your skin. Apply carefully outside the shower — oil is very slippery.
The Best Shower Lube for Easy Cleanup — SPUNK Hybrid
SPUNK Hybrid Lubricant
$7.99
$10.99
SPUNK Lube Hybrid SPUNK Lube Hybrid is a water-based silicone lubricant that resembles the look and feel of natural body lubrication (ie: cum). It lets you feel the sensation of skin-to-skin contact. Why we LOVE SPUNK Hybrid SPUNK… Read More
Lube Type: Hybrid
SPUNK Hybrid is safe for penis, vaginal, and anal play. Its semen-like consistency is thicker and easier to apply in the shower — less likely to drip and waste. Easy to clean up too.
The Best Shower Lube for Anal Play — Pjur Backdoor
Pjur Backdoor Relaxing Silicone Anal Glide
$23.99
$29.99
Pjur Backdoor Silicone Anal Lubricant Before you knock on the back door, make sure that you're prepared. Pjur Backdoor Anal Glide is a premium anal lubricant with a thick consistency and a slippery texture. It's designed for anal play, and… Read More
Lube Type: Silicone
Pjur's extra-thick silicone lube was made with anal in mind. Its thicker formula prevents drips and spills, lasts a long time, and includes jojoba to naturally relax those booty muscles. Made in Germany with medical grade silicone — no numbing agents.
What You Need to Know About Lube and Shower Masturbation
The Best Type of Lube for Shower Masturbation
Normal lube is water-based and washes off with water — useless in the shower. These types of sex lube are water resistant:
👉 Silicone lube: 100% water-resistant, but can't be used with silicone sex toys.
👉 Oil-based lube: Highly water-resistant, but can't be used with latex condoms.
👉 Hybrid lube (water + silicone): Not as long-lasting in the shower, but affordable and still pretty darn slick. Can't be used with silicone toys.
To learn more, check out our ultimate guide to sexual lubricants.
Caution: Slippery as F*ck
Water-resistant lube can be legitimately dangerous in the shower. If you spill some on the floor, it will NOT wash down the drain — it becomes an invisible fall risk. Apply lube before getting in the shower, or step out when you're ready to lube up. Choose a thicker lube like Gun Oil Force Recon or Pjur Backdoor.
Wait, Can't I Just Use Soap?
Bad idea. Soap can cause dryness, irritation, and intense burning when it gets inside your urethra. It also isn't water-resistant, so you'd have to reapply every 30 seconds.
Have Slicker (and Safer) Fun in the Shower
If you're looking for an all-around great shower lube at an affordable price, get SPUNK Hybrid. Great for penis, vaginal, and anal play, and thicker to prevent spills.
All of the sex lube sold at Condomania is made from body-safe ingredients and medically tested for your safety. Browse our full lube selection here.
Why stop at lube? Take your shower masturbation to the next level with a stroker toy for penis masturbation or a vibrator for vaginal play.
FAQs
Can I use regular water-based lube in the shower?
No. Water-based lube washes away immediately under running water, which makes it ineffective for shower masturbation or shower sex. For slickness that lasts, you’ll need a water-resistant lube like silicone, oil-based, or hybrid formulas.
Just remember not to use silicone lube with silicone toys. If you are using a water safe silicone sex toy in the shower try oil-based lube like SPUNK Natural instead.
Can I use soap or shampoo as lube in the shower?
Yikes! Soap and shampoo cause dryness, irritation, and painful burning if they enter the urethra. They’re also not water-resistant and will require constant reapplication. For safe, pleasurable shower play, use a dedicated water-resistant sex lube.
Can oil-based lubes be used with condoms in the shower?
Oil-based lubes (like coconut or avocado oil formulas) cannot be used with latex or polyisoprene condoms because they break down the material. They’re fine for masturbation or silicone toy play, but stick with silicone or hybrid lubes if you’re using condoms.
Is it a good idea to masturbate in the shower?
Absolutely! The warm water relaxes muscles, gets blood flowing, and makes solo play feel extra steamy. The one catch? Water actually washes away your natural lubrication, so going at it bare might feel a little too much like sandpaper. That’s why a good silicone lube is your best friend—it stays slick in the shower and makes everything glide the way it should. Plus easy clean up!
How do I stay safe using lube in the shower?
Slippery when wet is very real. Silicone lubes are amazing for shower play since they don’t wash away, but that also means they can make your tub or tiles slicker than a freshly waxed dance floor.
Quick tips:
Lay down a non-slip shower mat (sexy safety first).
Rinse the floor with hot water and soap after playtime—lube clings.
Take it slow with your footing so the only slipping happening is the good kind.
Done right, shower sessions stay fun, safe, and super slick.