What Überlube is
Überlube is a silicone-based personal lubricant. Its FDA 510(k) summary describes it as "a clear, colorless, semi-viscous silicone-based personal lubricant", usually sold in glass bottles with pump tops. FDA cleared it in 2015 (FDA 510(k) K151647) under the classification "Lubricant, Personal" (FDA product classification NUC).
On condoms, the record is specific. Testing to the ASTM D7661-10 standard found Überlube compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms, and not compatible with polyurethane condoms (FDA 510(k) K151647). That matters because polyurethane is one of the latex-free condom options.
Silicone lubricant evidence
No published study of Überlube itself was found, so the evidence is for silicone lubricants as a class. In a five-week double-blind diary study of 2,453 women assigned one of six water- or silicone-based lubricants, lubricant use was associated with higher sexual pleasure and satisfaction and was rarely associated with genital symptoms, though water-based products were associated with fewer symptoms than silicone ones PMID: 21143591. In 2012 laboratory testing, both silicone-based lubricants tested (not Überlube) were among the safest for cells and tissue samples PMID: 23144863. A family-medicine review recommends silicone- or water-based lubricants for condom users PMID: 40730448.
Who Überlube suits
Consider Überlube if you want an unscented silicone lubricant and use latex or polyisoprene condoms, or none.
Consider Wet Platinum if you use polyurethane condoms or want a cheaper silicone option with independent lab data. Consider Good Clean Love Almost Naked if you prefer a water-based product. Our guide to the best personal lubricants explains how to choose.
