For my partner and I, lubrication is an essential part of our sex life. We use lube for anal play with our silicone toys, masturbation, larger vaginal toys, and foot jobs. Occasionally, I'll need lube for my clitoral stimulation as well. We choose this lube because it is water based and glycerin and paraben free. Glycerin is a risky ingredient for vaginal use as glycerin can lead to yeast infections. I choose to stay away from parabens as they can disrupt hormones and/or mimic estrogen in the body and I am already hormonally-challenged with PCOS; I don't want to mess with my body when I can have a lubricant without this type of ingredient. Occasionally, parabens can cause allergic reactions that feel like burns, so if you are sensitive this is a great alternative. Basically, this is a lube you can use for pretty much anything.

This lube is very runny! You have to make sure that your hand is level or it will run off your hand or body part right away. It's very thin and spreads easily when applied to the body. This lube is very slick in texture and will make your hand or toy glide across your skin. In use, this lube tends to dry relatively quickly and becomes sticky. with repeated motions like jacking off a penis it will lather up into a white cream. It almost looks foamy but it does not actually make any bubbles or suds; this texture has a tacky feel to it.

I have not tasted this lube as I prefer flavored lube for oral use. The lube has a very faint smell to it. It's barely noticeable, but it has a very slight chemical smell to it. I attribute this to the ingredients needed to keep parabens out of the formula.

Overall, this lube will get the job done. It can be cheaper than other lubes, so this might be an affordable option. For us, we keep it as a last resort if we run out of our preferred lube. My partner likes to take his time to orgasm via handjob, and I may need about 5 reapplications of lube before his orgasm. The way the lube turns white makes it look like cum, but it is unappealing if you haven't had an orgasm yet. This lube washes off very easily after use.

This bottle is clear and shows the Astroglide brand name well. It's not very discrete as Astroglide is probably one of the more well known lube brands. The flip-top lid is easy to open and can be done one handed with a thumb if necessary. You don't need to worry about squeezing the bottle as the hole in the lid is generously sized and the lube is thin enough it will spill out easily - so don't leave this bottle open unless you're ready for a lube spill!