This is a fantastic arousal gel; the bottle calls it "female orgasm enhancing gel." It heightens sensation in such a nice way. It starts as a tingle, and then it moves in to a nice deep throbbing sensation. The initial tingle lasts around 10 minutes followed by 30 to 40 minutes of the stronger throbbing sensation. I didn't find any need to reapply. You just need to place a drop on your clitoris a few minutes before you want to be naughty. Shunga does state on the package that all women are different, and it might not work for some. For other women it might work on the first use, and some women it might take three uses before it starts to take effect.

At first it starts as a mild tingle, and then it starts to make your girly parts throb. It uses mint, L-Arginine, and L-Ornithine to enhance sensation. L-Arginine and L-Ornithine are natural protiens that are known to increase blood flow and thus increase sensation. Since it contains L-Arginine, this product is not recommeded for people with STD's or those who suffer from Herpes. Make sure you know your history before you use any product with either of these ingredients.

I have heard stories of people not knowing they had herpes, using a product with L-Arginine, having an outbreak and then going to get tested, only to find out that they had herpes. When you go for a standard STD test, they will not test for herpes unless you ask them to specifically. There are several reasons for this; one is that the test is relatively new. Most tests can not tell the different between type 1 and two, and they might have to send you for test after test to determine your final result. Another reason is that most people who have herpes are lucky enough to not actually have outbreaks. People without outbreaks are less likely to transmit or get tested, so herpes testing is not standard unless requested, because it is viewed as unnecessary upset for those who don't have outbreaks. These and a variety of other random factors mean that many people do not know they have herpes. Unfortunately this could cause someone who unknowingly has herpes problems if they were to use a product with L-Arginine in it. This makes L-Arginine and its use in products a risky issue. Products such a Shunga have gone to putting warning labels on their containers. So, I give Shunga two thumbs up for recognizing that L-Arginine is not safe for everyone. The bottom line on this issue is that I highly recommend you know yourself and your health history before you use a product with this ingredient. If you have any STD issues or think you might have herpes, I would direct you to Tickle Her Pink, since it does not have this ingredient.

On to the size and relative value. You only get 1 fl. oz., but this goes a long way, since you only need to use a drop or two when you use it. It comes in a cute little black box, with two pamphlets of information included; the actual product is in a beautiful little black bottle inside. As soon as you open the box, you will notice the nice peppermint scent.

The sensation is very similar to a combination of Tickle Her Pink and to Liquid V. All of these work in slightly different ways, but they are very similar in effect. Depending on how your body works, one of these might work for you while none of the others do. I'm lucky, all three different ones work very well for me. I wish you the best luck in finding the one that is for you.

Shunga secret garden is still great. It's still as strong as day one, and it seems to last forever. I've used it many times, and I still have about 90% of the bottle left. I am highly satisfied with this purchase. I find that I still open up the bottle, just to smell the nice minty scent on occasion. I really like this stuff.