I have a partner that was very upset at himself that he couldn't perform oral sex on me. He felt that it was selfish and unfair to ask me to do what he was so shy about trying. The smell/taste of me was just overwhelming, though he insisted it wasn't in a bad way. It wasn't that I smelled bad, just that it was overwhelming to him. I think he also had a bit of stage fright.

We tried a number of favored lubes and gels but none were particularly pleasant to him...until the Edible Climax Gel by Cal Exotics. From the beginning I was casual about the product and left it sitting in the bedroom still in it's package. The packaging was not exactly discreet but didn't scream flavored oral sex gel.

This was a climax gel in a very simple bottle and plastic clamshell. The packaging is 100% recyclable. The bottle itself is heavy clear plastic with a white thumb press lid. The writing on the bottle simply says "Edible Climax Gel" and it's actually hard to read from a distance. It looks perfectly at home on a tray of perfumes and/or massage oils. It is about 4 inches tall and you get about 2 ounces of product. The bottle doesn't leak even if left sitting on it's side in a very warm room making it perfect for travel or storing in a drawer.

The gel is a lovely blue color and tastes like mint. Now, I don't mean it is mint flavored it really tastes like mint! When I first tasted it I was reminded of mint tea which is a flavor my partner particularly enjoys smelling and tasting. The smell is strong but pleasant and the gel doesn't leave a numbing effect or bitter aftertaste in the mouth. It also doesn't burn the tongue, which was his complaint about some other mint gels.

The ingredients are pretty straightforward: Deionized water, glycerine, flavor, carbopol 934, T.E.A., aspartame, potassium sorbate, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, FD&C colors, phenylalanine. Persons who cannot process phenylalanine (Phenylketonurics) should avoid this product. I have yet to have experienced any reaction to the glycerine and my Lady Garden can be a bit grouchy.

This is not exactly an inexpensive product but you only need to use a dime sized portion of the gel. We didn't find reapplication to be necessary. It should last quite a while even with frequent use.

It is not rated as a lube though if you don't have problems with glycerine causing a yeast overgrowth you could use it as a lube, just be aware that it is a thin gel that is subject to being absorbed easily. It is water based and unlikely to cause any problems with latex condoms. It might be a bit much for the sensitive tissues of the vagina but t each their own!

We also tried this gel around the anal sphincter and it was an amazing experience! It was cool, tingly, and very pleasant tasting. I didn't notice any numbing sensations tat you can sometimes get with mint flavored gels just the cool tingles. A bit got on the plug I was using and I was worried that the mint might irritate the mucosal lining of my rectum but I was worrying about nothing. It isn't thick enough to use as an anal lube and I didn't try it in a large quantity. I like using a proper anal lube with a few drops of the Climax gel added, personally.

When applied to the nipples it has the same cooling and tinging effect making the warmth of lips and tongue feel totally amazing.

The gel doesn't burn sensitive penises and can enhance a bow job though it can have the opposite effect for some guys; instead of making it easier to orgasm it can actually be too stimulating and make it more difficult. It is quite pleasurable none-the-less.

The gel washes away with warm water and mild soap and doesn't discolor soft toys or interact with silicone.

When I pulled the gel out of the box Arch was interested but cautious. I didn't push the issue because it is such a sensitive subject. Yes, I love oral sex but it is in no way a deal breaker if my partner cannot bring himself to do it. I know I am not at fault as I know exactly how I smell and taste.

The tiny bottle sat on the bookcase in the bedroom for a few weeks. One night he decided that it was time and asked me to unwrap the gel. I was floored and assured him that it was perfectly ok if he found the taste of the gel to be offensive and wanted to wait!

He opened the bottle and sniffed cautiously before grinning at me and squeezing a drop of the gel onto his finger. "This smells and tastes like the mint tea we have in the kitchen!"

He spread a bit on my labia and I noted that it felt cool, then he spread some on my clitoris and I was floored! I could immediately feel my clit swelling appreciatively and the tingling was cool and pleasant not harsh and burning like other gels. I was loving the feel of his fingers but then he laid down and I felt his tongue...The juxtaposition of cool, tingly gel and warm tongue stole my breath away! I was squirming and moaning from the very beginning.

Now, normally I am not the easiest person to bring to orgasm orally. This is a fact that Sigel actually likes but I was worried that for a first time it might discourage Arch. Let's just say he as NOT discouraged and I was having the lovely spasms of satisfaction for quite a few minutes after the powerful orgasm hit. The gel allowed him to experience oral sex in a pleasant way but it also allowed me to orgasm quick and powerfully. I definitely recommend this product as a climax gel as well as an edible gel.

My Arch has moved past his fear of the vagina and no longer needs to have flavorings added but we still occasionally add this gel just for fun. I haven't had any problems with yeast overgrowth or even irritation in my lady garden. We have just run out and are contemplating purchasing another bottle!