It has been a very long time since I have reviewed a lubricant. Lubes are not something I review very often but when the opportunity came along to test out a particular lubricant from Sliquid that I had been wondering about, I grabbed it. I have heard good things about Sliquid Sea Lubricant for quite a while and decided it was interesting enough to try out.

Sliquid Sea Lubricant is a water-based lubricant that contains several ingredients meant to provide benefits in addition to the typical perks of lube. We’ll discuss those ingredients in a bit. First let’s talk a look at water-based lubes in general.

Water-based lubricants have several advantages over other types of lubricants. You can use a water-based lube with all sex toys, including silicone, which is a blessing to someone like me who has a large collection of silicone toys. It does not usually stain clothes and sheets and can be cleaned off the body easily with water. On the down side, it is not a good choice to use in water and can dry out more quickly than other options.

The great thing about Sliquid Sea is that it does not seem to dry out terribly quickly and you can reactivate it by applying a little water (or saliva if you’re in a pinch). For a long session, you may have to reapply depending upon how much Sliquid Sea you started off with in the first place. Again, this is common with water-based lubricants so I do not see this as a downfall of Sliquid Sea in particular. In addition, Sliquid Sea dries cleanly, leaving no residue. It does not turn white and does not become sticky or tacky like some lubes. In fact, my skin actually feels soft after the Sliquid Sea dries. It’s not going to replace my lotion or anything like that, but it does leave my skin feeling pleasant.

I detect no discernible scent or taste to Sliquid Sea, which was a nice surprise. I didn’t expect it to smell bad, but I thought it might have an earthy or plant-like scent. It also does not have the bitter taste of some of the other lubricants I have. I’m not a big fan of getting lubricant in my mouth, but it’s nice to know that if it happens it’s not going to be an unpleasant experience.

As a vegetarian, I love that Sliquid Sea is vegan friendly, which means that it contains no animal products or by-products. However, it does include several ingredients that are not a part of a typical lube recipe, and this is one of the things that causes Sliquid Sea to stand out.

Sliquid Sea contains the following ingredients:
Purified Water, Plant Cellulose (from Cotton), Carrageenan, Nori & Wakame (Seaweed Extracts), Cyamopsis (Guar Conditioners), Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid

So let’s look at the special ingredients that add the “sea” to Sliquid Sea. First off, there is Carrageenan, which has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of HPV (Human Pappilomavirus) and may offer protection against HSV-2 (Herpes simplex virus). I’m sure all my readers practice safe sex, but still, how could you not want that extra bit of protection in your lubricant? Then we have Nori, a red algae that is a natural moisturizer and prevents oxidation of the skin. Finally, Wakame, which is an edible seaweed with B vitamins that reduces inflammation and improves elasticity of the skin. Considering women often experience micro tears when inserting sex toys or a penis into their bodies, the reduction of the inflammation that follows this tearing is a strong benefit. All in all, these additions provide significant advantages to Sliquid Sea.

I am impressed with Sliquid Sea Lubricant. It lasts longer than I expected it would and dries nicely on my skin. I appreciate that I do not feel the need to shower immediately after play time to wash it off my body. I love that it’s vegan and non-toxic, and does not contain glycerine, parabens, and a host of other chemicals I prefer to avoid. The slick and slippery consistency make it a pleasure to use, and the lack of scent (especially) and taste increase that pleasure. It is basically like notching up my own natural fluids, which is how I want my water-based lube to behave. I don’t really want to know it’s there or be constantly aware of it. Sliquid Sea does its job without making a big deal about its presence, both during and after play. I am extremely pleased with it.

Sliquid Sea comes in a plastic bottle in two sizes, 4.2 ounces and 8.5 ounces. The bottle has a pop top which allows you to easily control the amount of lubricant you want to dispense. The bottle comes with a protective seal which is slightly challenging to peel off if you have nails like mine, but it’s totally doable. There is an expiration date on the bottom of the bottle, which I have not noticed on all of my lubes, and I find very helpful. Though it’s obvious to me that this is a bottle of lube, I don’t think it will be necessarily apparent to someone who is not familiar with the Sliquid brand, unless they looks closely and see “natural intimate lubricant” on the label. Just left on the bathroom sink, someone might think it’s a hair styling product. I think the label is cute and classy, as well as amusing.

Sliquid Sea Lubricant Pros:
• Slick and slippery
• Dries nicely on skin
• No scent or taste
• Vegan
• Hypoallergenic & non-toxic
• Glycerine & paraben Free
• DEA, gluten, glycerol, PEG, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and sulphate free
• Easy to use bottle
• Can be used with silicone sex toys

Sliquid Sea Lubricant Cons:
• Not a one

While sexual lubricants generally do not make me jump up and down with excitement, they are a necessary and extremely helpful sex play accessory, and it is always important to have a good one on hand. Sliquid Sea has so many positive attributes. Due to its consistency, it feels much like my own lubrication which makes it enjoyable to use. It dries well on my skin, leaving it feeling soft rather than dry and sticky. The lack of scent is a huge plus for me as I am very sensitive and easily distracted by smells.

I am always happy to find high-quality vegan products, and Sliquid Sea manages to avoid using many ingredients common to other lubricants that are not necessarily the best for a woman’s body. I appreciate the addition of the special ingredients that make this Sliquid “Sea”, carrageen, nori, and wakame. They provide protection to the skin and body and can actually assist in preventing the acquisition of HPV and HSV-2. That in itself would be reason enough to use Sliquid Sea, but it has so many other benefits as well. I am actually hard-pressed to find anything I don’t like about it. Therefore, I can easily recommend Sliquid Sea without hesitation.

You can find Sliquid Sea in both sizes, along with other Sliquid products on the Sliquid Shop website. Use code: FIDDLER10 to receive a 10% discount on your entire Sliquid purchase.

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It has been a while since I have reviewed a lubricant so I jumped at the chance to review two relatively new lubricants from Intimate Organics, Defense Protection Lubricant and Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant.

Defense

Hydra

There are many commonalities between these lubricants. They are both water-based, the only type of lubricant made by Intimate Organics. Both are glycerin, paraben, and DEA free. Both are vegan and cruelty-free, and both are derived from natural ingredients. Both are also made with Certified Organic Extracts.

You may be wondering, what are Certified Organic Extracts? These are natural ingredients certified as organic by the USDA Organic Board. This does not mean that Intimate Organic lubricants are all natural. They are not. As you’ll see from the below listed ingredients, both Defense and Hydra contain a fair amount of chemicals. However, they do have a focus on being more natural and healthier for your body than other products. The truth is that all water-based lubricants have chemicals, some more than others, but not all of them have naturally-derived compounds. The ingredients in Defense and Hydra Lubricants work for my body.

There is one chemical that may be of concern for some users. Methylisothiazolinone, as discussed on the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database, is a known skin and immune system toxicant. Its use in cosmetics has been determined safe with some qualifications and is restricted in Canada and Japan. In Canada it can be used in concentrations less than .01% and Intimate Organics complies with this restriction. That is really a very small amount. I am on the sensitive side and have had no issues with this product, but if you are hypersensitive, you may want to do further research before using products with Methylisothiazolinone. Keep your eyes open, as Intimate Organics may be working this ingredient out of their newest recipes.

I know it is very easy for some people to become overly concerned about ingredients. I try not to allow myself to become too paranoid or I would never leave the house. I simply do my research and when comfortable, try the products out. As long as they work for me and I have no negative reactions, I am happy to use them. It is just a matter of finding the healthiest alternatives that work best for you.

Like all Intimate Organic products, the packaging is tasteful and looks more like bath products than personal lubricant. Of course, it does say Lubricant in fairly large letters on the packaging. Each lubricant comes in a small box with a partial naked female torso on the front and back. Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant is blue and Defense Protection Lubricant is green. The bottles are sturdy enough on their own, so I don’t see any need for these boxes. I would love Intimate Organics to get rid of them and be kinder to the environment.

The logo is the same on the bottles, with Hydra having a clear bottle, and Defense having a pretty dark emerald green one. I wonder if this is simply design or if the sea kelp and guava bark in the Defense Lubricant require the darker bottle. The cap of each bottle is a push top, which makes it very easy to use and seals well so no lube leaks out.

Both lubricants have a rather strong smell, which I find a bit disappointing. Not like I was expecting them to smell like leaves and fairy dust or anything. It just is rather unpleasant to my nose, especially Hydra. However, I only smell these lubricants when applying them. I do not smell them during play.

Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant and Defense Protection Lubricant are on the runny, liquidy side. They don’t quite stay where you put them and I would like them to be a bit thicker. I feel like I have got to work quickly once I have applied the lubricant. I have used both lubricants for anal play and while they could definitely be thicker, they are sufficient.

Defense Protection Formula Lubricant
Defense has a special blend of sea kelp and guava bark which is meant to maintain healthy microflora in a woman’s body. It is lightweight, slick, and easy to use. It dries well on my skin without leaving massive amounts of residue behind, though my skin does feel a bit…not tight exactly, but I know there is something there. There is alcohol in this lubricant, which is used to dissolve the natural extracts, and I wonder if that is the reason for it’s quick dry/weird feeling on my skin. Defense Lubricant has a rather earthy chemical smell.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Methylisothiazolinone, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide

Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant
Hydra includes a special blend of plant cellulose that is meant to create a silkier, smoother feel to the lubricant. It is also lightweight, which I like, and it is soft and silky, but it does tend get all over the place because it is so runny. I am not wowed by Hydra. I don’t notice a big difference between this product and other lubricants. Though I expected a bad taste based on the chemical smell, I do find Hydra to be tasteless which is a relief, not that I am planning on having it in my mouth. Hydra Lubricant smells kinda like soapy chemicals. It isn’t the worst thing I have ever smelled but it is not very nice either.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, (Natural Humectant), Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Methylisothiazolinone, Alcohol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide

Conclusions

I am not sure I would be able to tell Hydra Lubricant and Defense Lubricant apart in a blind test, though I do like the idea of Defense a bit more. Perhaps that’s just because I am buying into the marketing. Neither of these lubricants lasts very long. Though, as they are water-based you can renew them with a splash of water or saliva, I would still prefer them to have a longer life.

Intimate Organics Defense Lubricant and Hydra Lubricant Pros:
• Smooth and slick
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free
• Glycerin, paraben, DEA-free
• Organic extracts

Intimate Organics Defense Lubricant and Hydra Lubricant Cons:
• A bit runny
• Strong chemically smell, especially Hydra
• Dries quickly

On the up side, Defense Lubricant and Hydra Lubricant are just fine. On the down side, they are just fine. I’d like to say these are my new favorite lubes but that just isn’t the case. I like that they are healthier alternatives to some of the lubricants out there. I like that they don’t have glycerin, parabens, or DEA. I very much like that they are vegan and cruelty-free. However, they don’t last as long as others and I do not enjoy the scent of either one. It really comes down to your priorities. For me, there are just better options on the market.

You can purchase Defense Protection Lubricant and Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant at the following stores:

Intimate Organics Defense Protection Lubricant
EdenFantasys
PinkCherry

Intimate Organics Hydra Plant Cellulose Lubricant
EdenFantasys
PinkCherry

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Well, Folks, there’s a new lubricant in town, System Jo Agapé Personal Lubricant!

System JO Agapé Personal Lubricant is part of System JO’s Women line, a line of lubricant products especially developed by women for women and their particular sensitivities. Way to go JO! I love a company that develops with our needs in mind!

System JO Agapé Personal is a water-based lubricant that is glycerin free, one of the reasons I wanted to try it out. As you may know, there is a possible link between glycerin and increased yeast infections. I actually do not get yeast infections but have other allergies and sensitivities. I’m slightly over-cautious, so I figure, why bother taking the chance? Agapé is also fragrance free, latex safe (meaning good for use with condoms), and comes with an expiration date. Now if you’re like me, and I hope you’re not, you sometimes have products forever. Usually I run out of my lube so this isn’t an issue. However, I find the expiration date comforting. If I do happen to stick a bottle in the back of the cupboard and forget about it, when I finally run across it I’ll absolutely know if it’s still safe to use.

I love System JO’s packaging. Up close it clearly says “personal lubricant”, so people are going to know what it is. From afar, however, System JO looks to me more like a hair care product than anything sexual. Even the name is less naughty than most. So if you happen to leave it out, which I did (doh!), no one will likely notice you’ve got lubricant hanging around. Worked for me…phew! System JO Agapé’s pump bottle works very well. I can easily control the amount of lubricant I’m using and the pump makes sure it ends up on my fingers, my toys, my Man, and not on the bedding.

The consistency of System JO Agapé exceeded my expectations. In the bottle it looks quite liquidy. I like my lubricant a little thicker so it doesn’t make much of a mess. I was expecting Agapé to flow all over the place. Much to my happy surprise, it held fast where I put it. I can even pump it onto my finger, hold my finger upside down, and it stays put! Now, if I slop it on a toy or my Man it will spread. Of course, I want it to, I just want a controlled spread. Yep, I’m a weirdo, but who wants to play in a river of lube? Not me!

System JO Agapé is slick and smooth, slippery and silky. This may sound crazy but it gives me the feeling it’s actually moisturizing my toys and skin when I use it. Ok, I know it’s not a moisturizer but it feels that soft and good. With Agapé, clean up is a breeze. It’s water-based so you can simply wash it off with warm water or wipe it down with a towel. It dries nicely on my skin with no trace or residue, and is not sticky or tacky so I can relax after play time without having to jump up and clean myself off. For me, this is always an important quality in a water-based lubricant.

System JO Agapé Personal Lubricant has virtually no scent, but it really doesn’t taste good. As we all know, I am not a fan of lubricant in my mouth, but I did taste it so I could report back. It has a strong, somewhat sharp taste that I find unpleasant. However, if you’re looking for an edible lubricant, System JO has their H2O Flavored line with 12 flavors such as watermelon, banana, tangerine, and chocolate. I haven’t tried any of them but they come highly recommended and I’m very impressed with the variety!

System JO Agapé Personal Lubricant contains the following ingredients:
Methyl paraben, Propylene glycol Propyl paraben, Sodium Carboxy methyl cellulose, Purified water.

I also have the System JO Agapé Warming Personal Lubricant. The ingredients are the same as the regular Agapé, with the addition of Mentha Piperita, which is Peppermint. It has a very faint minty smell, almost like that of an Icy Hot type of product but it’s barely there. I am very sensitive to scents, and I practically have to stick it up my nose to smell it. It tastes the same as regular Agapé with a slight tingle on my tongue.

Agapé Warming is actually my first warming lubricant and it was a bit of a let down. Now, it does have all the great qualities of Agapé regular, which I highly recommend. However, I I was expecting something more from the warming aspect. I do feel a very slight heat and a very slight tingle…but I really have to concentrate to feel it. If I were doing a blind test, I doubt I’d be able to tell the difference. When used one after the other, I really can’t. On the one hand, I was hoping for something with a bit of a kick. After all, I love sensation play. On the other hand, I certainly don’t want anything that’s going to be over the top uncomfortable. So I prefer System JO err on the side of caution. At least this way, it’s like having an extra bottle of regular Agapé in my toy chest.

Final comments:

• System JO Agapé – Recommend if you don’t mind parabens!
• System JO Agapé Warming – For the additional $.38-42, give it a try. It may warm you, and if it doesn’t you’ve still got a good water-based lubricant!

You can find System JO Lubricants at the following stores:

EdenFantasys
Fascinations
System JO
Tickle

Unfortunately, as these lubricants contain parabens, I had to downgrade them.

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I tend to go on about how water-based lubricant is all I use. Well, it’s true. I can be a fragile flower and water-based lube really is the best for sensitive people. Nowadays it’s great because there are more and more healthy options on the market for girls like me. Water-based lube is also the most flexible of lubricants as it can be used with any material type. It’s safe for silicone, latex, rubber and jelly, as well as metal, wood, glass, and almost anything you think of. It doesn’t stain the sheets or clothing and is easy to clean up. Read more about the different types of lubricant HERE.

My new favorite water-based lube is Good Clean Love Almost Naked Personal Lubricant from Good Vibrations.

This lubricant is 95% organic. It is cruelty-free and vegan. Yay! Again, vegan products appeal to my vegetarian nature and I use cruelty-free wherever possible. Good Clean Love Lubricant is glycerin and paraben free, also important for people with sensitivities. Both glycerin and paraben have been linked to yeast infections in women. So if you tend toward yeast infections, look for more natural products without these ingredients. Good Clean Love is a good clean option to consider.

Good Clean Love Lubricant has a slightly sweet, mildly medicinal scent that I only notice when I practically stick it up my nose. When the lube is more than 2” from my face, I don’t smell it at all. You all know how much I dislike lubricant in my mouth no matter how organic and vegan, flavored or not, but of course I tasted Good Clean Love just to be able to report back. It has a barely there, slight bitter flavor. A good wipe down should do to remove any lingering taste if I were to go down on my man and he had remnants of lube on his penis.

Good Clean Love Lubricant comes in a 4 oz. squirt tube. The tube has a removable cap and the lube is sealed until you open it. Good Clean Love is a gel lubricant so it is not at all runny, which I really like. While it isn’t overly thick, it goes where I want it to and stays puts. I’m impressed with how evenly it spreads over my toys. I find I need more with my silicone toys that have more drag than with my glass or hard plastic toys. However, as my glass plugs have no drag that makes complete sense.

This lube is super slick and slippery, in a good way. In fact, a dime-sized drop made thrusting with a dildo so smooth I got carried away and I slightly bruised my cervix!

I find some lubricants increase my sensitivity and increase my pleasure by seeming to make my nerve endings more sensitive. It’s as if I can feel everything a little bit more, the rubbing, thrusting, pushing, pulling… I don’t know why all lubricant doesn’t have this effect one me, but Good Clean Love certainly does. It adds a dimension to solo and partner play that the best lubes for me tend to do.

I’ve mentioned I produce quite a lot of my own lubrication and find I don’t need a ton of additional lubricant. Good Clean Love lube lasts for me. I don’t need to reapply nearly as often as with some other water-based lubes. It somehow seems to make my natural lubrication last longer while my natural lubrication seems to have a similar effect on the Good Clean Love. When I did reapply I needed just a small an amount. This lube really lasts!

Good Clean Love is so soft and silky smooth, it’s almost comforting on my skin. As it dries, it just disappears. It’s not messy or sticky. In fact it’s much less messy than my natural lubrication! I’ve rubbed it on different parts of my body a few times just to see how it would dry. Again, yes. I know I’m a weirdo. Not only does it just disappear, it leaves my skin feeling rather soft. Maybe it’s time to change from lotion to lube… Ok, that could be going overboard.

Good Clean Love Lubricant does not leave any stains or residue on my bedding, clothing, towels, etc. It washes and wipes off my sex toys in the blink of an eye. There is no need for me to jump up and rush off to the shower. I really love that I can laze around in bed after play time, relax, and enjoy my happy feelings.

Good Clean Love Lubricant Pros:
• Glycerin and paraben free
• Vegan and 95% organic
• Consistency

Good Clean Love Lubricant Cons:
• Needs replenishing like most water-based lube

I don’t usually gush all over the place about lubricant. I mean, it’s lube, right? I’m just really pleased with Good Clean Love Lubricant. It is currently my go-to lube. Keep in mind we’re all different, have different preferences and bodies, but Good Clean Love lube works really well for my body chemistry.

Check out Good Clean Love Personal Lubricant in Almost Naked and Lavender Rose at Good Vibrations today!

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I’m a big supporter of the Sliquid line of lubricant products for a number of reasons. Sliquid Lubricants are created for women by women, they are all natural and organic, and they are produced in the U.S. Granted, I do buy foreign products, but I’m always happy to find a great product made here.

Sliquid Lubricants are cruelty-free and hypoallergenic, and the fact that these product are vegan appeals to my vegetarian nature. They are also glycerin, paraben, and petroleum free so they don’t cause those nasty yeast infections some girls get.

Aside from these assets, I really like the texture and feel of Sliquid Organics Silk Lubricant. The silky and creamy formula is a delight to apply to my man or myself. Sliquid Silk feels slippery (in a good way), but is not greasy or gooey.

For anything other than anal play, I prefer a lighter weight lubricant. Sliquid Silk’s thinner consistency makes it feel very natural, much like my own juices. It definitely enhances my own lubrication rather than drying me out like some products I have tried. Because it’s thinner, Sliquid Silk does sometimes require reapplication but it never gets thick and slimy when you add more.

Sliquid Silk dries unobtrusively on my skin after play time so there’s no need to rush to the shower to get rid of a big mess. This makes it great for late night play and snuggling in bed with my man enjoying the afterglow.

Though I do my best never to get lube in my mouth, I admit I’ve tasted Sliquid Silk. It has a slightly bitter taste like many plant-based products, and absolutely no odor! Now that, I love!

Though Sliquid Silk is my favorite in the Organics Lubricant line, I do recommend the other Sliquid Organics products, as well as Sliquid Sassy. I have always had positive experiences with these lubricants.

Get Sliquid Organics Silk today! It’s available at the following stores:
Babeland
EdenFantasys
Good Vibrations
The Stockroom

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