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Founded in 2015, North Carolina-based cbdMD touts itself as a transparent and affordable CBD company with a laser focus on quality. The brand prides themselves on creating high-caliber products made in safe, clean environments with the strictest industry standards.

What makes these CBD Calming Gummies stand out from the rest is their thoughtful formula made with several relaxing ingredients that also happen to come with some potential extra kickbacks in the bedroom.

One serving (two gummies) has 25 mg of a hemp extract blend, as well as additional cannabinoids CBG and CBN for an “entourage effect.” The formula also features ashwagandha, an ayurvedic herb that has been popularized for its soothing qualities as well as its potential to boost sex drive and fertility, and L-theanine, a calming amino acid naturally found in black and green tea that’s also known to support attention, cognitive function, and a sunnier mood.* You’ll also find other calming botanicals and bioactives like lemon balm, valerian, and GABA. Managing stress, upping relaxation, and feeling more present–together–are a powerful recipe for awakened desire.

Notably, these gummies are broad-spectrum, meaning there are not even trace amounts of THC (like in full-spectrum hemp). Reviewers note they’re strong enough to help them with their hectic lifestyles yet gentle enough to take everyday. One reviewer says, “Both my husband and I take these especially if we are having a busy day and life gets in the way. They settle us down.”*

Sourcing & Ingredients: cbdMD’s gummies are made from hemp plants grown in America, and they’re vegan-friendly, non-GMO, and gluten-free. The brand touts its clean ingredient list, and their products are made with organic sweeteners, oils, and juices. These broad-spectrum CBD gummies are also batch-tested to ensure they’re THC-free.

Transparency: Each cbdMD product batch goes through in-house testing and third-party testing at ISO-accredited independent labs. Their COA lab results can be viewed here.

Getting a USDA organic certification is difficult, but Joy Organics wanted to make a premium CBD product that consumers could trust. Out of all of the CBD products we researched, Joy Organics stood out for its diligence and commitment to sustainability.

Joy Organics’ products are developed to support sleep, focus, joint health, and balance, all of which can translate into more relaxation in the bedroom.* The Joy Organics Organic CBD Gummies come in two flavors (strawberry lemonade or green apple) and two strengths (10 mg or 25 mg of CBD per serving). Regardless of your pick, you’ll receive organic broad-spectrum hemp, which retains terpenes, flavonoids, and an array of cannabinoids (including CBD) to support the endocannabinoid system to achieve homeostasis in the body.*

Sourcing & Ingredients: From working with organic farmers to carbon-free shipping, Joy Organics is mindful of maintaining highly eco-friendly practices. The brand is dedicated to environmental sustainability, offsetting 100% of carbon emissions.e. Joy Organics products are also USDA certified organic, and the brand works hard to only use the most natural ingredients.

Transparency: Joy Organics’ COA lab results can be viewed here.

Penguin emphasizes a fun delivery format (think: gummy worms and bears) and great taste in its CBD Gummies. The beginner-friendly potency is lower at just 10 mg of CBD per serving— but the gummies still do their job. The brand’s price range is affordable, and you can get more deals if you subscribe or buy multiple products from the brand. For a throwback to childhood, the product comes in sour worm or gummy bears, and you can add melatonin for an extra oomph of relaxation when traveling or starting a new schedule.* (Just remember melatonin is a hormone and should be taken sparingly.)

Penguin goes above and beyond in showcasing its lab certifications and naturally grown methods. The brand opts for CBD isolate rather than broad- or full-spectrum hemp.

Sourcing & Ingredients: Penguin is committed to keeping its products non-GMO and pesticide-free with pure, high-quality CBD. They source hemp from Oregon farms that use regenerative farming methods, and the brand uses a CO2 extraction process that preserves all of the terpenes and cannabinoids for their full-spectrum offerings.

Transparency: Penguin’s COA lab results can be accessed via a QR code and viewed here.

BATCH’s Gold Reserve gummies are this writer’s personal favorite. The brand has a Midwestern origin story with three lifelong friends who wanted to create a CBD company focused on transparency, authenticity, and effectiveness. The brand has an incredible customer service team with a personable, human touch. It offers same-day shipping and a 30-day happiness guarantee. Its non-GMO hemp is locally grown and formulated into products with a short ingredient list that’s easy to understand.

Although BATCH’s Gold Reserve Gummies don’t explicitly talk about libido in the product description, they recommend the product for sexual health in their emails and blogs with a large customer base that raves about the gummies for sexual perks.* The flavors come in a tangerine flavor and 30 per container, so you can try it out for the entire month.

Sourcing & Ingredients: Made in-house, BATCH grows a hardy, full-spectrum hemp with a quality cannabinoid and terpene profile. The hemp is grown in Neillsville, Wisconsin, which has fertile land, natural spring water, and high-caliber soil.

Transparency: BATCH’s products are third-party tested. You can search for the results of your batch here.

Otterspace’s mission is centered on pure happiness with carefully crafted and dosed products – and the brand’s intentionality shows. In Otterspace’s product development, it sources hemp from licensed local growers and processors to create quality products for a peaceful experience.

Although not specifically made for sexual purposes, some customers have used Otterspace’s CBD gummies for sexual purposes. Reviewers rave about its ability to calm their mood and help with stress, two factors that can help with libido.*

The CBD gummies have a simple ingredient list with minimal excipients or “other ingredients.” Each gummy has 25 mg of CBD and comes in a variety of yummy natural flavors, such as raspberry, blueberry, and mango.

Sourcing & Ingredients: Otterspace’s hemp is made in the USA without any preservatives or fillers.

Transparency: Otterspace has a simple, easy-to-read website with detailed instructions on dosage and clear ingredient lists, although no supplement facts label is available on the site. Products are rigorously third-party tested, and the company’s lab results can be viewed here.

Female-founded CBD brand House of Wise aims to be a luxury CBD and wellness brand that enable women to take control of their sleep, sexuality, and wealth. It’s one of the only CBD brands that exclusively markets to women and creates products specifically for women’s pleasure.

In addition to 15 mg of full-spectrum hemp, House of Wise’s Sex Gummies feature several ingredients that are thought to up the hotness factor in the bedroom, such as horny goat weed, maca root, and an Ayurvedic herb called ashwagandha to promote stamina, desire, and relaxation.*

These CBD gummies for sex have many happy reviewers reporting improved sex lives and increased presence: “We’re always looking for new ways to spice it up. These gummies are the ticket,”* one reviewer raves. “Longer lasting and rich sensations, I highly recommend these. The naps afterward are gold.”*

Sourcing & Ingredients: House of Wise’s hemp plants are locally grown on USDA-certified organic farms in Denver, Colorado. It takes care to avoid harsh chemicals, unnecessary additives and preservatives, and pesticide contamination in ingredients.

Transparency: All of the brand’s products are third-party tested and independently verified. House of Wise’s certificate of quality assurance (COA) and lab results can be viewed here.