Two things you’ll know about me if you have been reading my work for some time: I am both highly curious and highly cynical. This means that, when I hear about a cool new sex thing, my train of thought is roughly “well, it’s probably not all it’s cracked up to be… but damn I want to try it and find out!” Enter CBD lubricant, which (along with CBD products in general) has been having a major moment over the last couple years. Specifically, today I’m testing and reviewing Morgasm’s CBD lube.

You might remember this guest post by Hattie Gladwell from back in 2021 in which she shared how CBD lubricant helped her to overcome orgasm difficulties.

What is CBD and Is It Legal?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main components of cannabis and comes from hemp (a cousin of the marijuana plant.) CBD is available in various forms: oils, extracts, capsules, and so on. It’s been infused into numerous products, from foods and drinks to health and beauty products and more. Including, yes – lube. Morgasm is just one of the numerous companies now making CBD products.

CBD does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis that causes a “high.” This means that it is legal in many places even where cannabis is not, including here in the UK (within certain parameters.)

According to Harvard Health, CBD is generally safe for adults. However, it can produce adverse interactions with some medications (check with your doctor). CBD may also cause side effects in a small number of people, and is not advised for use by anyone under 21.

(How) Does CBD Lube Work?

The answer to “does CBD lube work?” is “maybe.” The answer to “how does CBD lube work?” is “we’re not sure.”

CBD has been cited as a miracle remedy for countless problems from chronic pain to low mood and insomnia. But does it do much or is it all an expensive placebo? In some specific areas, the positive data points in CBD’s favour are beginning to stack up. In others, however, the evidence just isn’t there yet. The science of CBD and its effectiveness is still in its infancy. This means there’s a lot about it we don’t know, and that includes about its impact (if any) on arousal, pleasure, and sex.

Much of the evidence I could find for the effectiveness of CBD lube was anecdotal. Obviously, this anecdotal evidence is far from conclusive (the plural of “anecdote” is not “data.”) However, there’s enough of it out there that it’s at least worth more than a passing glance.

Morgasm claims that its CBD lube can increase sensitivity, increase feelings of relaxation, heighten sensation during orgasm, and decrease pain during penetrative sex.

Some believe CBD may increase blood flow to the body’s tissues, including in the genital area. This may help to increase natural lubrication for people with vulvas and assist with erectile issues for people with penises. Others believe CBD aids in relaxation, which leads to better sex, or that its anti-inflammatory properties may reduce pain.

The extent to which any of this is a placebo and the extent to which the CBD is actually having a direct effect, though? Debatable. Significantly more research is needed to fill the enormous gaps in CBD’s evidence base.

Morgasm CBD Lube: What’s In It?

Morgasm’s CBD lube is a water-based product infused with 250mg of full-spectrum CBD per 60ml. Full spectrum CBD “contains multiple cannabis plant extracts, including essential oils, terpenes, and other cannabinoids, such as cannabinol,” according to Medical News Today. It may also contain trace amounts of THC, though in quantities too small to have any psychoactive effects. Be aware that there are different legal limits for THC content in different jurisdictions. In the US, it’s 0.3% under federal law, while in the UK it’s 0.2%.

Morgasm CBD lube also contains an array of plant-based and hypoallergenic ingredients including mentha piperita (peppermint leaf extract), the amino acid L-Arginine, aloe vera, and vanilla extract. Check out the ingredients breakdown for a full list of what’s in Morgasm lube and what each ingredient does.

Morgasm CBD lube is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and organic. It is safe for use with both latex and non-latex barriers as well as all body-safe sex toy materials.

I don’t love that Morgasm’s lube contains glycerin, even organic vegetable glycerin. Many experts, including those at institutions such as Stanford OB/GYN and the Cleveland Clinic, state that glycerin can contribute to yeast infections. I’m not particularly prone to them but I have a personal rule against using glycerin-containing products internally for the sake of my vaginal health. You’ll need to make your own risk assessment based on your body and preferences. For that reason, I proceeded with testing Morgasm CBD lube only on the outside of my vulva.

Morgasm CBD Lube Review: First Impressions:

I had two initial reactions to Morgasm’s CBD lube when I first opened my sample:

1. It smells gorgeous! It has a distinctive but not overpowering tangy, subtly minty scent. That’s probably the peppermint leaf at work. Taste-wise, that tang and slight sweetness comes through, too.
2. It’s a really, really weird colour! It comes out of the tube in a sort of beige-brown. I initially wondered if my sample was off but no, that’s just the colour it is. It’s not noticeable once it’s applied to the body, but it was jarring at first. I’m used to lube being clear, or white at a push.
   

So How Did It Feel?

I cannot overstate the cynicism with which I approached this product. I set out to write this Morgasm CBD lube review fully assuming that my reaction was going to be an underwhelmed “well, it’s lube, so… that’s good I guess?”

So imagine my shock and delight when it actually did something for me.

I applied the lube a few minutes before I was planning to masturbate, as the information I’d read indicated that topically-applied CBD can take a while to kick in. I was slightly aroused when I started, but I could feel my vulva and clitoris getting really sensitive really quickly once I applied the lube.

When I started touching myself, I couldn’t believe how sensitive I was. The best way I can describe it is that it felt like I’d shortcutted the build-up, essentially arriving at the “every nerve ending quivering” state that normally comes from protracted arousal building, anticipation, or edging.

The bottom line is that I came really hard and really fast.

Again, I have no way to conclusively prove or disprove that this effect was caused by the CBD. It could have been a direct effect, or it could have been any of the other ingredients. Mint, for example, is commonly used in arousal-enhancing products for the cooling and tingling sensation it provides. It could have been the combination, or it could have been a placebo effect despite my cynicism. There’s no way to know for sure.

But I’m left asking myself: if something works, does the “why” actually matter all that much? Whatever the cause, the orgasm I had was real. And when something helps me to come that hard and that quickly, I’m going to take the win.

Morgasm CBD Lube isn’t too sticky and doesn’t leave a horrible tacky residue on my hands.

Morgasm CBD Lube Review: Verdict

I don’t really understand how it worked, I only know that it did. This stuff helped me to reach one of the strongest (not to mention fastest) orgasms I’ve had in quite some time.

The one downside? Like most CBD products, it’s seriously pricey. Morgasm CBD lube retails for a slightly eyewatering $54 for a single 60ml tube. You can save by buying in bulk packs of 2, 3, 4, or 10 tubes, but it’s still an expensive product.

It should tell you how much I liked this product that I am seriously considering splashing out on a full-size bottle or two once my little sample tube runs out.

Thanks to Morgasm for sending me this CBD lube to test and review. All opinions and experiences are, as always, mine. Affiliate links appear in this post.