water-based lube

There aren’t many things I think of as staples of sex, but other than safer sex materials, lube is definitely one of them. Lube is just a fact of life. No matter how much natural lubricant your body produces, it’s usually a good idea to add some additional lube, just to make sure things stay slick and moving along.

Choosing the lube for you depends on what activities you have planned for the evening (or morning… or afternoon… or nooner…).  If you are playing with a bunch of silicone toys, you want to go with water-based lube, as silicone on silicone will destroy your toys.  If you are looking for a lube that stays slipperier longer, head to the silicone lube isle.  Today we are all about water-based, reviewing Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman lube.

Before getting into all the great things about this lube, I do want to mention that it does contain glycerin.  For some women this isn’t an issue, but for other, more sensitive folks, it is no bueno.   Glycerin is related to sugar glucose and can cause nasty yeast infections, so just be aware of your own body chemistry. Ok, warning over – now on to the good stuff!

Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is a long-lasting lube that gets the party started with only a drop or two needed.  It may not be quite as viscous as silicone-based lube, but it definitely stays slippery without leaving a greasy feeling in its wake.  And even more importantly, it doesn’t get sticky or tacky after a rousing session.  This lube actually leaves your skin feeling soft and moist.  Oh, and one more thing – it doesn’t taste yucky, which is a pretty big thing, of you ask me.

While I’m not pumped about the glycerin, I am happy to report that Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is paraben-free, which is awesome.

All-in-all Megasol Eros Liquid Aqua Based Woman is a decent water-based lube that works well – as long as your body can tolerate the glycerin.

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I was lucky enough to review a nice little collection of toys and lube from Good Vibrations.  I’ll spare you the small talk and get down to business.

Made exclusively for Good Vibrations, Please Liquid Lubricant definitely gets a gold star.  First of all it is glycerin and paraben free.  Being the highly sensitive girl that I am, this is a must for me.  It does contain sorbitol, which is a sugar alcohol that acts as a thickener, but it didn’t cause any problems for me.  I mention this because sugar in the vag generally causes yeast infections.  I have used Please Liquid Lube more than a handful of times and have experienced no irritation.  It really creates a nice thick wall of slippery goodness on my skin with only a few drops.  It definitely had a nice weight to it.  I prefer a heftier lube, so I’m a fan of this stuff.  If you prefer more of a water-like consistency, I wouldn’t recommend this product to you.  Please Lube is taste and scent free, so no yucky chemical taste when you change up your sex acts.  It does leave the tiniest bit of residue when all is said and done, but it isn’t enough to keep from going back to it.  It washes off easily and since
it is water based, you are good to use it with condoms and sex toys.  Please lube is definitely in my rotation of go-to lubes.

The Silver Bullet Vibrator is a timeless classic is that I would recommend to a sex toy beginner or to someone who prefers simple vibrators.  It controlled by a wired remote control with a dial control on the side that allows you to adjust from low to high vibration.  While this vibe is no match for the high powered pocket rocket, it is a mighty little egg.  It is a bit on the buzzy side, but I was impressed with the power it presented for such a basic toy.  It has a moderate noise level that may bug you if you’re super sensitive to those things, but I was able to ignore it.  I’m not going to paint this vibrator as being any fancier than it is, but as egg vibrators go, this one holds its own.  It is totally affordable and made from sturdy hard plastic.  I have to point this out because I have encountered cheap egg vibes that barely make it through the first use without cracking or having a motor melt down.  This one is still going strong after a few uses.  Cleaning is simple.  It isn’t waterproof, but wiping
down with a soapy damp cloth will do the trick.  I advise against submerging in water or taking it in the shower.  If you’re on a budget and in need of a new little vibrator, the Silver Bullet is for you.

The Bunny Sleeve is an affordable way to change up the basic Silver Bullet, or any pocket rocket style vibrator.   It slides on with little hassle and covers just about the entire toy when used with the Silver Bullet.  It transfers the vibrations all the way to the ears, so if you like pin point clitoral stimulation, you would definitely enjoy this little bunny.  I don’t personally pin point stimulation, I’m more of an all over kind of girl.  Either way, it’s an easy way to jazz up a simple vibrator.  It is made from elastomer so it is semi-porous, but it is phthalates free and hypoallergenic.  You don’t have to deal with skin irritation, but I wouldn’t recommend sharing with a friend.  It is super easy to clean.  Just wash with a little soap and water and run under the faucet.  At the very least, it’s cute and makes the simplest of toys versatile.

Overall, this is a solid round up of products from Good Vibrations.

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There are combinations that go together, and then there are combinations that are so deeply rooted together that it’s hard to think of them apart.  Peanut butter and jelly; milk and cookies; pussy and seaweed…  Wait, what?!?  That’s right, pussy and seaweed!  I’d never have thought to ever pair the two, but my experiences with Sliquid Oceanics lube has me longing to head down the shore and turn toward the sea for some action!

Alright, so it’s not seaweed seaweed that makes Sliquid Oceanics so good, but seaweed derivatives, as well as a bunch of other tasty extracts from the sea.  I’m not going to lie and say I know what any of these are (Carrageenan, Wakame, Nori – no clue), but they do the job of creating a fantastically slippery water-based lube that continues to stay slick and stay put for a nice long while.

While keeping things slippery for the long haul is a pretty great feat for a water-based lube in the first place, Sliquid Oceanics is far from being a one trick pony.  Along with being awesome in the sack, this fabulous lube is also glycerin- and paraben-free, which is so important to us sensitive folks, AND vegan, for all you animal lovers .  PLUS it’s chock full of a whole ton of certified botanical extracts, including aloe, green tea, sunflower seed, hibiscus, flax and more.  And that Carrageenan I was talking about ealier?  Yeah, apparently that ingredient has been shown in some lab tests to prevent the spread of HPV during sex.  Um, what?  Where has this magic potion been all of my life?!?

Whether we were playing in the rainforest of the pussy or the desert of the butt, this slippery friend kept things going smoothly and has earned itself a place on my nightstand.

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It took me a while to review The Lube Shooter.  It’s not because I wasn’t into the idea – I mean, I picked it out myself and was excited to try something new.  I was nervous; apprehensive about the unknown.  Sure, I’ve played with my butt plenty of times, but when it comes to shooting lube up my canal a little further than I ever had before… there was definitely a learning curve.

My initial questions were less about technique or amount, and more about what to expect.  Would everything be noticeably slipperier?  Would I be dripping lube out of my tush for a while? Would I need to bring a change of underpants the next day just in case my ass was still weeping lube?  I mean, you can tell why it took a little extra screwing of my courage to face this slippery beast.  Its tag line is ‘puts lube between the cheeks, not on the sheets,’ which, to me sounds easy and painless enough, but you never know unless you give it a go yourself…

So, after wining and dining myself with a classy pre-cooked chicken I heated up, I caged the puppies, grabbed a variety of booty toys and took my lube shooters on a date to my boudoir.

First thing I did was re-read the directions on the package I had already gone over so many times before.  Ok, remove the plunger – done.  Pour the lube into the shooter (I was using my other stockroom score, Sliquid Organics water-based lube) – trickier than I expected.  I assumed that the lube would just drip down the tube effortlessly, but no, not this lube. Read the rest of this entry »

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I’m always on the lookout for new lubricants to check out – it’s a bit of an obsession of mine. When I read about Earthly Body’s Waterslide I knew I had to try it out because I’m all about promoting body safe products. Thankfully, the fine people over at Earthly body agreed to send me a sample to check out.

I really wanted to check out this water-based lube because of the ingredient list. A lot of companies don’t seem to take a woman’s health into consideration when formulating lubricant. Sugar, glycerin and parabens are unfortunately found listed on the bottle far too often. Waterslide contains only three ingredients: purified water, Propanediol (natural humectant) and natural carrageenan, a sea plant I’ve seen in another lube somewhere over the years. For those of you who don’t know what a humectant is, I had to look it up too! It’s a substance that promotes retention of moisture.

With such a short list, there are a lot of things this lubricant does not include that should be celebrated like glycerin, sugar, parabens or petroleums. It also doesn’t contain any animal products for all of you vegans out there!

I’m also happy to say that, at least for me, Waterslide performs well as a lubricant. It retained its slickness and didn’t get gross and sticky. One nice thing about water-based lubes is that they are compatible with all sorts of toy materials and condoms and a good product is a must for me because of that. I’ll definitely be adding this to my bedside drawer and reach for it often.

The only thing I don’t like about Waterslide is the taste. It’s a little hard to describe – but I wouldn’t suggest getting it in your mouth on purpose. The good thing is that it doesn’t seem to leave much of an aftertaste when you do accidently get a taste.

Finally, and this is going to seem like the silliest thing to point out, I love the fact that they included a plastic plug that can be re-inserted into the bottle for travel. No matter how secure lube bottles seem, I’m always nervous when packing them away for a weekend. I love this extra protective measure!

If you’re searching for a body-safe lube that is affordable and performs well, I can definitely recommend checking out Waterslide.

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When I first started outlining this review, I thought I was a pretty easy going person, lube wise. I don’t need a lot a frills, vegan ingredients or fancy, fruity flavoring – just a good quality product that keeps things going. But as I listed my pros and cons of the Better Sex Essentials Liquid Lubricant, I began to realize that I require more from my lube than originally suspected.

Let me tell you a bit about this specific lube before going off on my rant. Better Sex Essentials Liquid Lubricant is a water-based lube from Sinclair Intimacy Institute. According to the bottle it is expert recommended, hypoallergenic, glycerin- free, non-toxic and latex compatible. Sounds like it would be a good pick, but unfortunately it didn’t really measure up to my apparently high standards. Ok, onward to my grumblings.

First, lube needs to be slippery. Duh, right? Well, you’d be surprised. The nature of lube is to make your bits nice and slick to enhance pleasurable friction. Sounds right to me. So, why do lubes get sticky and gummy so quickly? Yes, stickiness is a known problem with water-based lubes, so I can’t blame Better Sex Essentials for the problem, but it’s highly frustrating when you want to get off and you need to keep adding water (read: adding spit) to the lube to reactivate it. I will say that Better Sex Essentials wasn’t better or worse than any other water-based option I’ve tried. If you’re looking for long-lasting slide, you’ve gotta go with silicone-based. Read the rest of this entry »

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You know I’m all about lube, so when Babeland offered me a chance to review the brand new formula of Babelube, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. The great thing about them is that I know they only sell the best, so I didn’t have to seek out an ingredient list before committing myself to trying it out.

It seems like the big change between the bottle I received and previous incarnations of Babelube is that it’s now paraben-free. This is totally awesome. You’ll also be pleased to hear that it’s glycerin-free, non-staining, gluten-free and, according to them, great for sensitive skin. Sounds good, right?

While it’s really important to consider what you’re putting on your most sensitive bits, it’s crucial that you choose a lubricant that actually works. Reapplying lube every five minutes definitely kills the mood and when you’re dealing with anal sex, a bad product can turn something that should be sexy into a negative experience.

Thankfully, I can say that Babelube is definitely good stuff. It’s surprisingly thick and long lasting for a water-based product. It also doesn’t really have any taste, which you can appreciate if you’ve ever ended up with a disgusting chemical taste in your mouth thanks to an inferior product.

The final thing I should point out is the convenient pump bottle you get if you decide to purchase the large 8 ounce size. It’s nice to not have to worry about ending up with a handful of lube because the pump ensures a reasonable amount every time. The smaller bottles don’t have the pump, but you’ll want a lot of this stuff anyways. It’s a dependable every day lube.

This is a really nice product that is affordable and body safe. If you’re still looking for a lube you can always count on, I would suggest giving Babelube a shot.

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Sexy kits are awesome for getting everything you need in one perfectly packaged box.  If it’s elegance, class and an evening full of erotic fun you want, look no further than The Intimacy Love Kit from Booty Parlor!  Housed in a beautiful box decorated with swirly pink accents, a satin pull and a magnetic clasp, this exciting kit was just as much a visual treat to get in the mail!

You open the box to find two bottles – one containing a water based lubricant and the other a massage oil, clasped to the top. In the open bottom drawer are two condoms and a little peach-colored disposable vibrating cock ring.

Down to the nitty gritty – I started out with the oil (foreplay, gotta love it) and really liked it from the opening. It had a mild spicy kick to it that created a nice warm scent. The oil was light on my skin, but had a good spread to it allowing lots of massaging per application. Read the rest of this entry »

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I’m a bit of a lube snob at this point, but I’ve had a few friends tell me that I have to give Empowered Products Pink line a try. I decided to start with Pink Water – I’m a huge fan of water-based lube mostly because I have so many silicone toys.

The first thing that stood out for me is the cute and functional bottle. I love that the top locks so if you decide to take it on a trip, you’re decreasing the chances of opening up your suitcase and finding a mess. Of course, I haven’t traveled with mine yet, so I can’t speak from experience, but it seems pretty secure. The pump dispenser is also really handy because it dispenses a manageable amount of lube each time. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to end up with a ridiculous amount of lube with a standard squeeze bottle.

The next thing I noticed was the long ingredient list and at first I was too excited about it. After further review, the list wasn’t quite as scary as I feared. I’m pleased to say that there isn’t any glycerin in Pink Water and they’ve also included ginseng, aloe vera and avena sativa, which work as moisturizers and add a little extra tingle! The only bad thing that really stood out is the inclusion of parabens, but they aren’t a huge red flag for me personally, like glycerin is.

When it comes to how this product performed, I have to say I was pretty impressed. It’s slick and really works well to enhance a woman’s natural lubrication. While I’ve never used a water-based lube that lasts as long as silicone, this one is right up there with the best water-based products. It’s also really affordable, so if you’re looking to save some money, you might want to give this one a shot.

My only real complaint is that I don’t like the taste. There’s a weird sweet taste that I’m guessing can be attributed to the aspartame. The good news is that after the initial flavor, there isn’t much of an aftertaste, but this definitely isn’t one I’d use for oral play.

While this product isn’t perfect (sadly, no lube is) I can recommend it because it performs well and is priced very reasonably. If you have issues with parabens, steer clear, but overall I think it’s a good product.

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So I have to admit something right off the bat – I’ve been in lust with Sliquid’s line of personal lubricants ever since I heard about them some years ago. Never before have I tried Sliquid, mostly because they’re not sold at my local drugstore and I was reluctant to send in a mail order for a brand of lubricant, no matter how good its reviews were if I didn’t get a chance to try it out first (or at least have CVS money back guarantee as insurance). But the instant I saw this tiny little vial of Sliquid Organics O gel in the new additions section of Eden Toys, I knew I had to have it.

Normally when I get a new toy for review, I keep it and test it out thoroughly for as long as my editors will let me, trying to give it the best possible shake. This is the first product I’ve felt ready to review after just a few trial runs.
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