Want Hotter, More Confident Sex? Here’s One Simple Way To Get In The Mood

I’ve spent years researching and writing about ways to improve your sex life—whether that’s trying new positions, exploring fantasies, or introducing toys. This has turned me into a skeptic about products that claims to transform your sex life, including the best CBD gummies for sex.

Taking hemp CBD to improve your sex life isn’t a new thing. Ancient healing modalities, like Ayurveda1, historically used hemp plants to enhance men’s stamina in the bedroom. But our full understanding of how CBD impacts sex is still in the early stages.

“There is research to show that we have a lot of endocannabinoid receptors in our reproductive organs and in the skin as well,” Julie Moltke, M.D., a medical doctor with a focus on mental health and the author of A Quick Guide to CBD, previously told mindbodygreen.

This means CBD may impact pleasure

The best CBD gummies for sex should help support a more relaxed state without putting you to sleep—and after testing more than 50 CBD products, our team is well versed in how to pick the good from the bad.*

We tested and evaluated each gummy on our list for flavor, texture, ingredient quality, sourcing transparency, and efficacy. Our top pick? The Batch Gold Reserve Gummies, which I personally signed up for a subscription for immediately after trying them.

Flavor: 4/5 | Texture: 5/5 | Impact: 3/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

Cornbread stands out for its ingredient quality; the brand uses natural and organic sweeteners (e.g. organic blue agave, organic tapioca syrup, and organic cane sugar) and its products are free of artificial dyes. Each gummy contains 2g of sugar, which is one of the lowest on our list.

Per our testers, these are on the sweeter side but taste great. I personally think the texture is unmatched; the gummies are soft, chewy, and stay unbelievably fresh in the glass container.

Flavor: 3/5 | Texture: 4/5 | Impact: 4/5 | View COAs here

Why we picked it:

BATCH’s Gold Reserve gummies are my (the writer’s!) personal favorite. I love that the non-GMO USDA certified organic hemp is locally grown and that the ingredient list is short and easy to understand. It has just 2.5mg of sugar per serving, and (like every option on our list) is completely plant-based.

While these do have a strong hemp taste, I personally enjoy the tangerine flavor—and the texture is great. In face, after testing these gummies for our guide, I immediately signed up for a monthly subscription.

Flavor: 3/5 | Texture: 3/5 | Impact: 5/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

Another USDA certified organic pick, this vegan gummy has a unique formula that combines organic agave and lucuma, a fruit native to South America that’s high in dietary fiber. The end result is a soft, gooey gummy that packs 50mg of full-spectrum hemp CBD per serving, with no refined sugar.

Flavor: 2/5 | Texture: 4/5 | Impact: 4/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

Out of all of the CBD products we tested, Joy Organics stood out for its diligence and commitment to sustainability and trustworthy ingredients. The brand’s products are developed to support sleep, focus, joint health, and balance, all of which can translate into more relaxation in the bedroom.* 

Per our tester, Natalie Goldberg, the hemp flavor is a bit more prominent in these gummies (particularly in the stronger dose) than others she tested (House of Wise, Batch, and Charlotte’s Web)—this is likely because of its lower sugar content, and wasn’t a big deterrent for her.

Flavor: 4/5 | Texture: 3/5 | Impact: 5/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

Female-founded CBD brand House of Wise is one of the only CBD brands that exclusively markets to women and creates products specifically to enhance women’s pleasure—so of course we had to test these gummies out.

Let us just say: These WORK! Goldberg reported a noticeable boost in desire and an enhanced intimate experience.*

Flavor: 3/5 | Texture: 3/5 | Impact: 4/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

We only select CBD brands that are transparent about their sourcing and ingredients, so we love that North Carolina-based cbdMD is laser focused on quality. One serving (two gummies) has 25 mg of a hemp extract blend, as well as additional cannabinoids CBG5 and CBN for an “entourage effect.” 

Flavor: 5/5 | Texture: 5/5 | Impact: 3/5 | View COAs here.

Why we picked it:

One of the easiest ways to naturally improve libido is less stress—and we picked these calming gummies for their ability to do just that. The formula combines full-spectrum hemp extract with soothing lemon balm extract to further promote a calm mind.*

I’m personally a big fan of the lemon lime flavor, which truly masks any hemp taste. What’s more, I love that the flavors come from fruits and vegetables rather than artificial dyes or flavoring. The texture is reminiscent of a fruit snack, soft and fresh, which made me truly look forward to these gummies.

Phytocannabinoids like CBD interact with the endocannabinoid system, aka the body’s “master regulatory system” that has receptors all over the body—including in our reproductive organs and skin.

And while the presence of the lock (receptors) and key (CBD) mechanism in our sexual organs could suggest that taking a CBD supplement orally could activate feeling and perhaps support arousal in these areas, more research is needed to prove that theory.

Because of these promising findings, some companies have begun to develop CBD gummies meant to support people’s pleasure endeavors.* And anecdotally, some customers seem pleased: Dennis Mistrioty, CEO of BATCH CBD, says several customers have reported using their CBD gummies for an extra kick to their sex life.

Endocannabinoid system (ECS): A cellular-level communication network involving cannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and specific enzymes. This system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis across all the body’s organs and physiological functions, such as stress resilience, mood, sleep, appetite, inflammatory balance, and pain modulation.

Cannabinoids: Unique bioactive compounds that interact with your body’s endocannabinoid receptors. Your body creates cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids) and you can also ingest them (called phytocannabinoids) from certain plants like Cannabis sativa, aka hemp.

Cannabidiol: The formal name for CBD, a unique phytocannabinoid compound found in the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa).

Full-spectrum hemp: Full-spectrum hemp has the full array of the hemp plant’s cannabinoids—including CBD—as well as other beneficial compounds, like terpenes, flavonoids, and fatty acids. By law, full-spectrum hemp extracts in the U.S. can have up to 0.3% THC by dry weight (i.e., trace levels).

Broad-spectrum hemp: Broad-spectrum hemp retains many of the beneficial compounds found in full-spectrum hemp but filters out any THC. These extracts are sometimes referred to as “THC-free” products.

CBD isolate: CBD isolate products have a single cannabinoid: CBD. As a result, they won’t provide the “entourage effect” from the full array of hemp bioactives.

Terpenes: Unique aromatic bioactive phytonutrient compounds that give many plants their unique aroma, flavor, and beneficial biological properties. 

Hemp CBD is generally considered safe. At higher doses, some people may feel tired as a potential side effect11. Other reported, though less common, side effects12 include decreased appetite and GI issues like queasiness and loose stools.

“Because CBD modulates and regulates instead of simply binding, it does not produce addiction, habituation, tolerance, or reinforcement,” Heather Jackson, CEO of cannabinoid research nonprofit Realm of Caring, previously told mbg.

Thus, the key to safe CBD use is in the dosage—and the right amount is different for everyone, depending on how you metabolize it.

Low testosterone levels—which can be checked at-home using an at-home testosterone test—are often responsible for low libido and erectile dysfunction. Unfortunately, a variety of factors impact male sex drive and performance, such as chronic stress, poor sleep, low vitamin D, and even not enough antioxidants.

A great sex life happens through communication, intentionality, and a curiosity to learn more about yourself. CBD gummies are one (particularly yummy) strategy to support a satisfying sex life and keep you relaxed in the bedroom.* We’ve identified Batch Gold Reserve as the overall best CBD gummies for sex, but every option on our list is used regularly by at least one of our testers.