I discovered Astroglide in my mother's bathroom in the earlier days of my masturbation career. As an adult, I have a lot of issues with pain during intercourse and I have trouble fitting toys inside me that are more than 1" in diameter. However, on that fateful day I was able to insert 5 fingers (a feat that I am unable to accomplish without Astroglide, even as an adult). This stuff is just amazing. I could probably use it to push a watermelon down a sink drain!

Another reviewer mentioned a loss of sensitivity with Astroglide, which can certainly be an issue. However, if you suffer from pain during intercourse, or are recovering from vaginismus or previous trauma, Astroglide is a gift from heaven! It takes away painful sensitivity, but it does not have numbing ingredients which can allow you to become injured without feeling it.

Astroglide has more of a liquid consistency, which can surprise someone who is used to the more gelatinous consistency of KY jelly. You cannot "apply" it to a finger or toy, you have to cup your hands as you are pouring it out. It is a bit runny and messy, but the sex will be so amazing that you probably will not care!

Astroglide also lasts a long time, which is really nice. It does become a bit sticky when it dries up, but I think many lubes do. It has a slight sweet taste, which I do not mind. It does not overpower a person's natural "flavors" if you choose to have oral sex afterward without a barrier.

It can be used for practically anything (even a Slip'N'Slide in the backyard), and since it is water-based and will not hurt condoms or silicone toys. As far as I'm concerned, every home should have a bottle of Astroglide!

Astroglide is still one of my favorite lubes. I have found other lubes taste better during oral sex (Astroglide is insipidly sweet yet slightly bitter). However, Astroglide is still my favorite for penetration.