SexLab Index as a helpful starter guide, plenty of links, not necessarily up to date
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/126227-sexlab-index-se/
Essentials
This is a broad guide intended to help you start off with SexLab. You're still going to have to look up the requirements on each mod page and their installation. Most of these mods need to be enabled or changed in their MCMs.
I'm going to assume you have the basic SexLab framework installed. From here you have to decide on P+ or SLU (SexLab Utility Plus). P+ is a modern overhaul on the framework but it lacks some features and isn't compatible with some older mods.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/10316-osmelmc-mod-tweaks/ - Download v20240407
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/224998-sexlab-smooth-expressions/page/6/#findComment-6882845 - Smooth Expressions patch for the above SLU version. It makes the expressions change smoothly like in P+
From the same mod page you should also get his version of SOS if you're using that. You can also use SOS Uncloaked's SPID files with it. SOS Uncloaked improves SOS' performance by removing the cloak spell and making it use SPID entries instead.
SLU is basically an upgrade to the SL framework. It adds furniture support, ahegao expressions and tongues, makes the MCM more responsive and gives you a dozen more options to customize SexLab with. It has built-in support for FK's diverse racial skeletons, if you're using it! You should enable the Advanced Furniture Framework from the SexLab MCM when using SLU.
After that you need an arousal mod, the two up to date versions are
OSLAroused
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/20867-osl-aroused-arousal-reborn-sse-ae/
SLO Aroused NG
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/151502
It has compatibility with any other mods that require OSLAroused as a dependency. It also works with any mods that add SLAroused keywords to armor. Works better with old mods that still require SLAroused Redux.
OSL Aroused Conditional Horny Idles
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/102947 - Different aroused idles based on arousal levels. Requires OAR.
I've tried a bunch of cum overlay mods but SCOE (SexLab Cum Overlays Extended) feels like the best one. SLACS 2 has really bad cum textures. SLACS Plus is an outdated version of SLACS 2 that tends to stop working after a while.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/37671-ponzi-dump/ - Cum Overlays Extended
Two additional cum textures for SCOE are available:
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/31434-cum-lover-queen-scoe-edition/
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/12930-tbpainterlycumtexture/ (Looks like something out of sims 3 and might be a bit excessive)
I like to change the Cum Opacity on all textures to 60% in the MCM.
You also have to change some settings in Racemenu's skee64.ini to make these overlays work properly.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/44957-slacs-2-sco-cum-overlays/ - Check installation section
Regular SexLab is just an animation player where you watch the characters boink each other for a while.
SLSO (SexLab Separate Orgasm) adds a minigame to sex with enjoyment modifiers, real-time exhibition detection, stage-based enjoyment and optionally skill based enjoyment as well. The default settings work well but you should look through the MCM and change whatever you'd like. This mod works with Arousal so the hornier you are, the more enjoyment you get.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/5929-sexlab-separate-orgasm-se/
The LE version of SLSO used to have dynamic animation speed based on your enjoyment. Thanks to modern technology it can be restored.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/103787087? - AnimSpeedSE (Only download AnimSpeedSE)
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/37138-sexlab-separate-orgasms-animspeedse-fix/ - This makes it work with SLSO
You need SexLab Tools in order to change the ongoing animation instead of mashing back or forward like a caveman.
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/131657-sexlab-tools-for-se-patched/page/15/#findComment-4164219 - Unlimited animation list
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/131657-sexlab-tools-for-se-patched/page/18/#findComment-7058499 - The actual mod
Put these two together and you have a working version of SexLab Tools for AE/SE that works even if you have a bazillion animations installed.
SexLab Animation Loader (SLAL) is used to enable and then register all of the animations in SexLab. Keep in mind that this can take a while depending on how many animations you have installed and more importantly on how many tags those animations have.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/23737-sexlab-animation-loader/
Remember to update the animation list in Sexlab Tools' MCM after registering the SLAL animations for the animations to actually show up in the list.
Schlongs
You have two options for schlong mods.
The New Gentleman
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/104215
(Optional) https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/143062 - Racial schlongs for TNG, uses BnP textures.
A modern schlong mod. Compatible with any texture mods that require SoS. Generally works better than SoS and boasts improved performance and less bugs. The cock bones don't work properly with physics which is only noticeable outside of sex scenes. Doesn't work with futa.
OR
Schlongs of Skyrim
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/5355-schlongs-of-skyrim-se
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/10316-osmelmc-mod-tweaks/ - Download the updated SoS version here and let it overwrite the original version, remove the .dll.
(Optional) https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/29797-bnp-trx-addonpatch/ - Racial schlongs for SoS, uses BnP textures.
The original schlong mod, much older and prone to breaking. If you see male NPCs walking around with an empty hole where their cock should be, this mod is the culprit. The .dll that came with the mod caused a lot of problems for people. Some older mods such as SLA Redux and SLSO Hakkey Tweaks only work with SoS. Works with futa.
Those are the basic essentials to get you going with SexLab but you're also going to want titty and cock physics.
Physics
Procedural Penis Animations
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/172002
The biggest innovation in cock technology. Automatically aligns the penis to whatever hole it's trying to get in.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/47040-ppa-sound-replacer/ - Sound replacer for the mod above
AND
GCrow 3BA CBPC Config
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/102233
This is a good physics configuration for 3BA. I don't use BHUNP so I have no idea about their physics.
OR
Softbody
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/152103
Softbody is a 3BA Body using Full SMP Physics instead of CBPC. It can generally look nicer in motion but is heavier on performance. The MCM allows for some customization such as different physics presets based on the actor's weight. Pay close attention to the installation guide here. It can work together with PPA.
Some helpful tips
Add a keybind to Up/Down and Forward/Backwards in SexLab keybinds. This allows you to manually change alignment during scenes. Press K to change the actor being moved.
Change the transit speed to 2.0x in SexLab's MCM to make Smooth Expressions work better.
Do not enable creature genders since it stops some creature sex mods from working (such as Demonic Creatures).
Set SexLab's cum timer to maximum since it works off of SCOE's timer.
You can make it so that the ammo slot is stripped during sex scenes in the SexLab's MCM.
Remember to generate .tri morphs in bodyslide when generating your body/armors so you can actually see the pregnancy/inflation morphs affect them.
Where to find animations?
Good animations
- Leito - https://www.loverslab.com/topic/103538-slal-animation-pack-by-leito-se/page/4/#findComment-4286374
- Anub - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/2376-anubs-animation-dump-reborn-sse-072025-slal-slsb/
- Billyy - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/3999-billyys-slal-animations-2026-6-4/
- BakaFactory - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/6707-bakafactorys-slal-animation-le-sse/
Decent animations
- Flufyfox - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/19463-flufyfox-slal-pack-update-27052024/
- Ayasato - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/6249-slal-ayasato-animations-28022018/
- K4 - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/5732-k4-anim-pack-for-se/
- Milky - https://www.loverslab.com/topic/100872-milkyslal-for-se/page/2/#findComment-3447675
- Nibbles - https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/2585-nibbles-animations/
Bad animations - These just suck ass
- FunnyBizness
- NCK30
- Rydin
- Znarok
- All the old animations from Sexlab
- ZaZAnimations (This might be a requirement for some older mods. If you end up using this download the chicken corpse fix https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/21177-zaz-rabbit-and-chicken-death-fix-esp-esl/)
Keep in mind you can find more up to date versions of these animations from F95Zone's Skyrim Patreon thread. The LoversLab ones are usually a couple of versions behind.
Problem: SexLab comes built in with poor quality animations from 10 years ago. This mod can remove them:
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/174143-sl-default-animation-remover/
Unfortunately it also removes some default idles, like the undress animation before a sex scene starts. An alternative to this is simply unticking all the default animations from SexLab's MCM and then pressing "Update animations" from SexLab Tools MCM.
Mods to start you off
Prostitution Mods
There are a few choices here.
Radiant Prostitution
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/28746-radiant-prostitution-rmcw-edition/ - This works very well for female characters
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/22648-simple-player-prostitution/ - MCM requires a lot of customization. Works out of the box with SLSF Reloaded. Can pimp out your follower.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/19593-tdf-enhanced-prostitution/ - Doesn't work properly with SexLab Sexual Fame.
SexLab Sexual Fame (SLSF)
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/35874-sexlab-sexual-fame-reloaded/ - Requirement
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/14089-slsf-fame-comments-reloaded/ - The mod itself
Get recognized as the slutty dragonborn! Ever wanted to hear NPCs talk about your character's cock-sucking prowess? What about your exhibitionist fame? It's all in this mod. This mod adds a TON of reactions from NPCs based on your character's sexual fame. Followers and NPCs can proposition you for sex based on many factors. Includes unique lines for Mjoll and Serana. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended to download the voice pack for this mod.
IMPORTANT Voice files for this mod
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/264270-sexlab-sexual-fame-reloaded-comments-generic-female-voices/
These voice files were created with an earlier version of the mod, but they still work flawlessly. You must unpack the .bsa and rename the folders to match the current naming method of the mod, and then repack them back in order to make them work.
Defeat Mods
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/18689-sexlab-defeat-baka-edition-lese/
OR
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/42739-defeat-updated-by-bane-master-lese/
Bane master's version works better for male PCs. Baka edition is geared towards a female PC
If you want to enable in-combat rape between NPCs, uncheck "Last enemy check" in the NPC-NPC MCM.
MoreNastyCritters
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/5464-more-nasty-critters-specialanniversary-edition/ - You need CreatureFramework and MoreNastyCritters
Adds creature sex and gives genitalia to creatures.
Animated Beast Cocks (A.B.C)
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/7556-animated-beasts-cocksabc-for-users-le-se/ - Better animated cocks.
SexLab Aroused Creatures
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/6022-sexlab-aroused-creatures-se-2026-02-20/ - Integrates creature sex into the game. Very customizable. Recommended to disable some creatures such as cows and chickens or goats.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/14274-le-se-ria-random-invite-animations/ - Random invite animations for SLAC
Wet Function Redux (Requires a sweat texture)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/78804 - Applies sweat textures during a scene. Not actually a sex mod but has built in support for SexLab scenes. DO NOT auto apply for every single npc. Apply for player scenes only. Otherwise you're going to end up crashing.
Female sweat texture depends on whatever skin you have installed. Usually there's a wet specular on their mod page. BnP Skin for Females has a wetfunction patch, for example.
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/3804-wet-function-redux-male-textures/ - Male textures (works with bnp male skin)
Follower Player Dynamic Arousal
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/23761-follower-player-dynamic-arousal-se/ - This changes your arousal depending on various actions
SLTooTiredToMove
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/169323 - Get fucked silly! Plays an animation after exceeding a certain number of orgasms that can be customized in the MCM
Snatcher Expression Preset
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/239835-snatchers-sexlab-expression-preset/ - Expressions that can be imported for each of the expressions in SexLab's Expression Editor. Highly optional, some of them look stupid.
SexLab Vanilla Voices + Auto Vanilla Voices
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/318-sexlab-vanilla-voices/ - The voice files
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/8225-sexlab-auto-vanilla-voices/ - The mod adds appropriate voices to the NPCs based on their gender. Created using a mix of in game pain sounds and grunts. Orcs sound like orcs during sex and so on.
Dripping When Aroused NG
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/36788-dripping-when-aroused-ng/ - Adds pussy drip based on the actor's arousal. You might wanna disable the Player Heartbeat Sound if it gets enabled
TTTArousedNips
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/54616-aroused-nips/page/7/#findComment-7315838 - Makes your character's or NPCs nipples erect based on their arousal level
Spectator Crowds Ultra
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/1310-spectator-crowds-ultra-edition-for-skyrim-le-se-and-vr/ - NPCs react positively or negatively to ongoing sex scenes and may start their own scenes if sufficiently aroused.
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/35611-spectator-crowds-ultra-edition-for-skyrim-le-se-and-vr/page/26/#findComment-7240092 - Voice pack and additional fix
SexLab Eager NPCs
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/7309-sexlab-eager-npcs-se-slen/ - Out of all the immersive type dialog-based sex mods I've tried, this one has been the best. Allows you to talk to NPCs to proposition sex with higher chances based on relationship rank. Ask an NPC for sex enough times and they might be up for group sex.
Just click enable the mod with its default settings in the MCM. You MIGHT have to open it again and press the default options again, it's a little fucky.
SexLab Solutions
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/10742-sexlab-solutions-revisited-se/ - Adds various sexual options to quests, allowing you to persuade NPCs by sexing them
SexLab Confabulation
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/11867-sexlab-confabulation-september-16-2020/ - Like the mod above, but for the major factions. Adds some repeatable sexual content for both sexes.
SLNights
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/204202-sexlab-nightlife/ - Makes NPCs match up with eachother during nights. Very customizable.
Arousal Based MatchMaker
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/8595-arousal-based-match-maker-abmm/ - There are a lot of NPC-NPC sex mods but this one I've found to be the least shittiest one. It also includes the player when considering scenes. I recommend you to look through the MCM. Disable 'Multiple males' in the MCM if you don't want Skulvar Sable-Hilt to get turned on and demand sex with your male character.
Fill Her Up
https://subscribestar.adult/posts/118628 - Download ver 2.03
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/41804-crajjjj-patches-hub/ - FHU baka patch
Fill her up adds cumflation to the game. This is the mod where you cough up sperm and fall to your knees. Different races and creatures have different cum amounts. In order to make this mod play nice with other mods that change morphs (pregnancy mods for example) you're going to need..
SexLab Inflation Framework
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/6938-sexlab-inflation-framework-se/
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/133779-cbbe-3bbb-advanced/?tab=comments#comment-2820451 - If you use 3BA you need this
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/107691-sexlab-inflation-framework-se/page/22/#findComment-6838460 - These are the custom settings I use, select it in the Bodymorphs tab of the MCM
Spank That Ass
https://www.loverslab.com/blogs/entry/20176-spank-that-ass/ - Get your ass spanked! Works for both genders, though it's meant for female PCs. Has good support for SLSO.
BaboDialogue
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/17496-babodialogue/ - More harassment for your female dragonborn
Tattoo Mods
Honestly, these are a lot of work. They add tattoos on the victim (your character or any NPC) after the sex act. Really immersive if you want to see the aftermath of a bandit gangbang on your character.
Slavetats
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/619-slavetats/ - The main mod
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/35989-slavetatsng/ - Modern replacement for Slavetats
Rape tattoos
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/27999-rape-tattoos-continued/ - Adds tattoos after the scene
Fade tattoos
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/27994-fade-tattoos-continued/ - Tattoos fade over time, eventually disappearing completely
What you need after these are tattoo packs. There are a lot of these on the 'Lab so choose whatever you'd like. Keep in mind most of these are very large 4K textures so you might want to downsize them to 2k with CAO.
What pregnancy mod?!
Fertility Mode is the gold standard.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/13068
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/46820 - v3 Fixes and Tweaks. HIGHLY recommended.
Fertility Adventures Redux is a nice addon that makes NPCs react to your pregnancy, or your impregnation. Some named NPCs have unique reactions and conversations.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/100640
Beeing Female NG is a good alternative.
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/168434
It's the latest most up to date version of Beeing Female, taken in by a new mod author. It has more customization compared to Fertility Mode. There's built in support for P.A.I.A (Pregnany And Inflation Animations). You can even turn on lore-friendly pregnancies!
Pregnancy and Inflation Animations (P.A.I.A)
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/72085
https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/mods/124228 - Addon to the mod
These two mods add additional idle animations for whenever an actor gets inflated.
PRO TIP: Whichever pregnancy mod you use, make sure to select "SLIF" as the skeleton morph scaling in their respective MCM. (If you're using SexLab Inflation Framework)
Additional mods
Voice Packs
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/35733-51s-xvasynth-voice-packs/
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/172662-voice-packs-currently-available-se-le-over-150-listed-for-your-convenience/
Like it says on the tin, adds voice files to various mods. These are usually made with Elevenlabs or other AI voice modulation services. Not every voice file is here. Some voice files can be found in the mod's own thread.
(VERY OPTIONAL)
SLSO Hakkey Tweaks
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/29282-slso-hakkeys-tweaks-for-sexlab-separate-orgasms-se/
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/218725-slso-hakkeys-tweaks-for-sexlab-separate-orgasms-se/page/3/#findComment-4353840 - Patch for SLU
This mod adds some additional functionality to SLSO. Unfortunately some of its features dont just work and the author never returned to fix them. Regardless it's still a welcome addition to SLSO. Adds features such as bonus enjoyment based on schlong size, multi-orgasm for males, animation stage switching based on male stamina and orgasm count, requiring a certain number of orgasms before the animation can end and so on.
Apropos2 SE
https://www.loverslab.com/topic/136768-apropos-2-for-sse/#findComment-3156530 - The main mod
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/10343-apropos2-text-db-update/ - Text DB Update
The mod adds a bunch of lewd text to your screen during sex scenes, a description of what is currently happening. It also works for sex scenes that aren't happening in your currently loaded cell, which can be pretty annoying. If you like reading some additional smut during a sex scene, try it out. Adds scratches and dirt and blood to your character depending on their wear and tear level.
Sexlab Scaler
https://www.loverslab.com/files/file/40434-sexlab-scaler-se-english/
Scales the actors when using petite or bigguy animations. Adds other features such as hearts above the actor's head during sex and breath effects. Some other neat features too but some of them conflict with SLU.
(VERY OPTIONAL)
There are a ton more mods that I haven't written about, but that's more personal preference and depends on which gender you're interested in playing as.
Mods to look out for female characters: Thief, Animal mansion, Radiant Prostitution - RMCW Edition, Skooma Whore SE, Sexlab Approach Redux
Mods to look out for male characters: Amorous adventures, An Evening With Angi, Valerica Lust of a Mother, Paradise Halls Enhanced (dom slaver mod), Sexlab Approach JPPlus
Mods to look out for both genders: Bimbos of Skyrim, Animal Research, Troubles of Heroine (this one is pretty scuffed), Advanced Nudity Detection, Immersive Lap Sitting Arousal
Yvannianon's Mega has some updated versions of Shadowman's mods
MODS TO STAY AWAY FROM
Blush When Aroused (Ends up ruining your savefile)
ABBA (Big titties and asses! What's not to like? Will eventually destroy your savefile)
SexLab Follower Needs (Forcegreet doesn't work properly)
Nerfed Followers (Leaves a million lingering effects on any NPC it's applied to)
SexLab Hormones (Bloat)
Cumshot (Broken, if you really want to use this download the version from Hentairim's page)
SL Drunk and any variation of it (The blur effect gets stuck and you have to remove it with a console command each time)
Dovahkiin's Infamy (Old mod, dumb mechanics such as spawning a 'dream' version of NPCs every time you sleep and starting a sex scene with them)
LOAD ORDER
Load order is important to get SLU working properly.
Ideally your load order should look something like this:
SexLab Framework
Sexlab - Cum Overlays
SexLab Separate Orgasm
AnimSpeedSE
SLSO SE - AnimSpeed patch
SexLab Utility Plus
SL Smooth expressions plus Sexlab Utility Patch
SLSO HakkeyTweaks (if you're using it)
SLSO HakkeyTweaks SL Utility plus patch (if you're using it)
Load order for the rest of the mods doesn't matter as much.
SexLab Utility Plus should not be getting overwritten by anything except mods that explicitly patch it.