Maximus

Contributor: Lissy Lissy
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I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
08/29/2010
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Contributor: joja joja
I'm not sure if it's kosher to mention a competitor's product here, but BabeLube is a wonderful water-based lube that's comparable in thickness to Maximus.
08/29/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Maximus is my go-to lube. I have very sensitive skin and have never had a problem with it.
08/29/2010
Contributor: Sera Sera
Gosh, I wouldn't use it if it did that! Sorry about that! (Now I remember why I took it off my wish list!)
08/29/2010
Contributor: Miss Cinnamon Miss Cinnamon
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Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
Eep! That doesn't sound good. I adore Maximus and have never had problems, but if it's irritating you, then you should definitely stop using it. I really don't know of any other water-based lubes that are comparable to Maximus and which are glycerin-free though (I stay away from glycerin containing lubes like the plague).
08/30/2010
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I use Meximus about 95% of the time. I like the consistency and the pump container
I am sensitive to so many substances in my vagina but Maximus works for me but some others caused UTI's and/or burning.
We are all different in many ways so keep experimenting. Good luck!!
08/30/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Maximus is my go-to lube. I have very sensitive skin and have never had a problem with it.
Same here. But everyone's sensitivity to certain chemicals is different I suppose!
08/30/2010
Contributor: Envy Envy
Could be any number of things. I suggest switching lubes, and try browsing for ones without parabens or glycerin. My fave lube is Hathor, and it's all natural. I think another you could try is Sliquid? I haven't tried it myself, though.

Try looking for lubes that would be deemed 'hypoallergenic' too.
08/30/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
I read somewhere (on the forum) that some lube manufacturers will give out free samples. You could do a search for paraben/glycerin free lubes (here on Eden) and them send a email to those company's and see if you can get a free sample. That way you will not have to buy something and through your money away.

Just a thought.
08/30/2010
Contributor: Serendipity Serendipity
Quote:
Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
@Lissy,

how goes the lube search this last month? have you targeted what might have been bothering you in the Maximus ingredients or is there a different lube you have now found that is working out better?
10/17/2010
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
The problem with Maximus might very possibly be the parabens. I have the same problem, and the presence of parabens seem to have a suspicious correlation with painful experiences.
12/17/2010
Contributor: SKates SKates
I have sensitive skin, too. There are lots of lubes I can't use or things get nasty, but I can use this one!
02/02/2011
Contributor: ScottA ScottA
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Originally posted by SKates
I have sensitive skin, too. There are lots of lubes I can't use or things get nasty, but I can use this one!
It all depends what you're sensitive to.
02/02/2011
Contributor: Laureenm1 Laureenm1
Quote:
Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
Wow, you must be allergic to something
that sucks
02/19/2011
Contributor: PinkPedal PinkPedal
Good review!
02/28/2011
Contributor: Happy Camper Happy Camper
Quote:
Originally posted by Envy
Could be any number of things. I suggest switching lubes, and try browsing for ones without parabens or glycerin. My fave lube is Hathor, and it's all natural. I think another you could try is Sliquid? I haven't tried it myself, ... more
I also recommend the Hathor! I haven't had an adverse reaction to a lube before, but I just happen to love that lube anyway! It's all organic and specially catered to people who need more natural ingredients. It's pretty long lasting and while it's not as thick as maximus, it is a pretty good anal lube in my experience.
02/28/2011
Contributor: Upskirt Upskirt
Quote:
Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
I use Sliquid Sassy, it's thicker than their H2O and is water-based (I'm not sure how thick Maximus is, I'm not sure I would try it since it does contain parabens and I'm not sure what I'm sensitive to exactly). They also have sampler-packs on their website, which could be super useful in finding the right lube that does irritate you!
03/30/2011
Contributor: SamsDelight SamsDelight
I have horrible problems with my skin so my suggestion is to keep trying different ones until you find something that does not break you out. Use only a little of each at a time to make sure you are not going to have a reaction.
04/06/2011
Contributor: M121212 M121212
Oi vey!
04/06/2011
Contributor: NarcissisticLust NarcissisticLust
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Originally posted by joja
I'm not sure if it's kosher to mention a competitor's product here, but BabeLube is a wonderful water-based lube that's comparable in thickness to Maximus.
Although I haven't tried it yet, I've heard lots of great things about the similar BabeLube. What did you think of it?
04/07/2011
Contributor: donk donk
How thick is it? I feel like the ticker the lube, the better.
04/25/2011
Contributor: alliegator alliegator
Maximus is nice and thick, but sometimes it does burn a little for me.
04/25/2011
Contributor: Kimmie1980ca Kimmie1980ca
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Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
Sounds like maybe you're allergic to it.
08/03/2011
Contributor: Vanessa Weiss Vanessa Weiss
My bits hurt just reading the ingredients. I wonder why so many preservatives are necessary for this product.

I'm also very very very sensitive to most water-based lubricants - so much so that I have switched almost exclusively to silicone-based, at the expense of rarely using silicone toys any more Water-based are usually chock full of horrifyingly irritant ingredients, including glycerin, parabens and natural or artificial sweeteners (wtf). When I was using mostly water based lube (and, um, I go through a lot of lube from time to time), I regularly gave myself UTIs and yeast infections even though I kept my toys (and my partner, and myself) squeaky clean.

You might have to consider switching away from water-based lube if you're sensitive to the preservatives or to glycerin.

Sliquid makes a number of lubes that have neither parabens nor glycerin in them, if that helps at all.
08/12/2011
Contributor: frisky069 frisky069
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Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
i heard this is good, and i'm thinking about trying it!
08/16/2011
Contributor: AndromedaJane AndromedaJane
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Originally posted by joja
I'm not sure if it's kosher to mention a competitor's product here, but BabeLube is a wonderful water-based lube that's comparable in thickness to Maximus.
Thanks!
10/24/2011
Contributor: Miss Morphine Miss Morphine
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Originally posted by joja
I'm not sure if it's kosher to mention a competitor's product here, but BabeLube is a wonderful water-based lube that's comparable in thickness to Maximus.
I love Babelube! I've mentioned it in one of my reviews before as a comparison.
01/07/2012
Contributor: SadoMas SadoMas
Quote:
Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
Harsh, never had that problem before
02/02/2012
Contributor: Oliver Gray Oliver Gray
Quote:
Originally posted by Lissy
I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
Any of the sliquid line has been given very good reviews.
03/23/2012
Contributor: Waterlily Waterlily
Is Maximus a hybrid lube like its sister, Liquid Silk?
05/12/2012