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K-Y Lubricants: Jelly, Liquid and Specialty

K-Y lube is a long-running drugstore brand with water-based jelly and liquid, silicone and couples' options.

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K-Y range by base

Water-based: 14Silicone: 8Aloe & natural: 123products
Water-based · 60.9%Silicone · 34.8%Aloe & natural · 4.3%

What is K-Y lube?

K-Y is among the best-known lubricant names, with a range that includes K-Y Jelly, K-Y Liquid and Natural Feeling lubes with aloe vera or hyaluronic acid. Listings describe formulas as pH balanced and dermatologically tested, without hormones, parabens or fragrance.

Yours & Mine is a couples' pair of two 1.5 fl oz bottles described as TSA friendly, with a water-based formula for her and a glycerin-based warming lube for him. K-Y also sells a premium silicone lube, Liquibeads silicone inserts, and arousal and delay products.

Lab studies of older K-Y formulas show glycerin-containing gels can measure high in osmolality, for example K-Y Jelly at 2,007 to 3,631 mOsm/kg across studies, but formulas change and our summary is not a current spec. See Astroglide vs K-Y and osmolality explained.

K-Y: questions

Is K-Y Jelly water-based?

Yes, it is listed as a water-based lubricant.

Does K-Y make silicone lube?

Yes, a premium silicone lube compatible with latex, and Liquibeads silicone inserts.

Is K-Y good for sensitive skin?

Some listings highlight no fragrance, hormones or parabens. Check each ingredient list.

What is K-Y lube made of?

It depends on the product. K-Y Jelly and K-Y Liquid are water-based, Natural Feeling lubes use aloe vera or hyaluronic acid, and the premium lube is silicone. Check the ingredient list on the exact bottle.