I generally don't use lubes but the idea of anal play without something was, well, rather scary. This lube is thick and stays where you put it. It isn't sticky, greasy, or any of the other things that had turned me off to the entire idea of lubes. While it's designed for anal play, it could be used for any needed lubrication and can be used for anyone. But I would not suggest it for oral (see taste/smell). I've had horrible experiences using flavored and scented lubes, so I purchased the original formula. This stuff is amazing! But I learned quickly that a little can go a long way! It's water based and can be used with pretty much any toy.

Anal Lube is very thick, almost jelly like when you first see it and will not drip off your fingers before you get a chance to apply it where you'd like it. I've had that problem in the past with other lubes during solo play. It felt smooth, almost silky to the touch, and was rather cold when applied. It's thick enough that I don't suggest trying to pour it; you'll want to squeeze the bottle to get it out. It's not sticky, greasy, or any of the other things I was worried about. It does get slightly sticky when dried, but it was barely noticeable. Once placed where you'd like it, it generally stays where you put it.

While it's not really reported to have a scent or taste, it has a very pleasant, almost citrusy, scent that is actually comparable to children's "goo" or "slime" toys. The smell isn't very strong. It doesn't taste very good at all and actually kinda tastes like the "goo" and "slime" it smells like. I would not suggest using this for any type of oral play, though some may like the taste.

The product was extremely long lasting. I didn't necessarily have to wash it off, but I'd used a little more than what was needed and I generally wash after play anyway. It was easy to wash off with water and left no residue. I'm not sure if any of the scent lingered as it's a rather light scent to begin with. I all around loved this product!

The product doesn't really come with much packaging and does not include instructions. It's shipped inside a plastic bag (in case of damage/leakage)and the bottle is clear with a blue lid and a white label. The label says Anal Lube in large blue letters while the rest of the text is in black. Unlike some anal lubes which may have butts and what not actually pictured on them, this is rather low key. Unless specifically read, I think it's rather discreet. If someone just seen it laying in a drawer or bag, I don't think they'd necessarily notice it. It's not a very big bottle (it's only 6 fl. oz.) so it can be tucked away for traveling. The lid does unscrew, but it's designed for you to press the back edge of the top and pop it open. Left upside down it does not run out or leak due to the thickness of the product and you do need to squeeze it to get it out.

While I generally do not use lube, even for anal play as saliva generally is enough, I wanted a little something more for during use with larger plugs. I used this with a medium sized plug which I wore during household chores. Four hours later I was still as lubed up as when I applied it!