So I have to admit that I am pretty underwhelmed with KY Brand Warming Liquid. I’ve got a shoebox full of lubes, so my standards are set kind of high, and this is not a product I would rummage through my collection for.
First up, let me highlight the ingredient list:
Glycerin – many women are sensitive to it and it can cause vaginal infection
Propylene Glycol – see problems with glycerin
Maltodextrin – weird, but no further comments
Honey – wft?
Methylparaben – parabens are becoming increasingly controversial and good to avoid
Sucralose – fucking splenda
Now, let me be honest, you’ll find one or more of these ingredients in a lot of lubes and every day products. However, as a whole, this list is telling me that they aren’t overly concerned with the well-being of my girl parts.
In the bedroom, I’d say this is OK as a lubricant. I personally didn’t feel any warming sensation, but my partner said she did, but that it wasn’t mind blowing. It is a water-based lube, which means it is compatible with all kinds of sex toys and latex condoms. Clean up is a snap and it isn’t sticky or gross. One major turn off for me is the taste. I’m not sure if it’s the splenda or what, but this lube has a sour, sweet, chemical taste that makes me want to immediately brush my teeth. It also kind of made my tongue numb. Awesome.
Anyways, If you’re on your honeymoon and someone forgot to pack the lube, you could run to the local CVS and pick it up and it would be ok, but I wouldn’t recommend this to someone as their go-to product. It’s found in all sorts of mainstream stores, so it is convenient, but I would recommend people who are looking for a better lube go out of their way, spend a little more money, and get a product that performs better and is made with your health in mind.
I recommend Pjur Aqua if you’re looking for a water-based lube and talk about a couple of my favorite silicone lubricants in an earlier post.
Also, we’ve reviewed a bunch of lube in the past, so if you’re serious about lube, check out all of them here!
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Back to our quest to find the perfect lube for you! As I mentioned in my earlier piece on silicone lubricants, most lubricants are either water or silicone based. While you’ll often hear me rave about Silicone lube, there are also a few deal-sealing pros you should know concerning water-based products. They definitely have a place in every woman’s bedroom.
A lot of people think that water-based lubricants resemble a woman’s natural wetness closer than any other and I tend to agree. A good product will keep things wet and wild without even being noticed! For this reason, if you’re new to the lube game, you should consider a water-based product.
Another great thing about water-based lube is that it is compatible with basically everything. No matter what toy you reach for during the heat in the moment, there’s no worry about incompatibility like if you’re using a silicone lube. You don’t also don’t have to worry about water-based products breaking down condoms, dental dams, or any other safer sex accoutrement.
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Who ever knew it would be so hard to review lube? I’ve been testing water-based products for quite some time and the good news is that I officially have a favorite! Out of the ten or so products I’ve put to good use lately, I’d have to say that Pjur Aqua is the best for me.
Because I have a lot of silicone toys, a good water-based lube is an essential in my home. There are a few common complaints you’ll hear about water-based lube including that it can be sticky and that it tends to dry up over time. My favorite thing about Aqua is that it isn’t sticky at all. It’s a really thin product (which means it’s not a good lube for anal play) that really enhances a woman’s natural lubrication. In my experiences, and there have been many, I haven’t found stickiness to be a problem. Worst case scenario, I’ve had to reactivate the product with a little saliva – which can be quite fun anyways!
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