When I began searching for my first silicone lubricant, I wanted something basic, to the point, and high quality. Of course, there is a time and a place for tingling this, flavored that, numbing, sensitizing, warming whatever. But the key to any good collection is the presence of an old stand-by and Moist silicone lubricant is it.

I'm sure many of you know of the general characteristics of silicone lubricants: the best choice for water play, incompatible with silicone toys, can be used with latex condoms, etc. My favorite quality is how long they last. Water-based lubes, though a great option, have this problem with eventually drying out — even the top-notch, best-in-the-biz types like Maxim, my personal favorite. Silicone lubes don't do that. They stay put until you wash them off, almost to the point of frustration. This lube, however, absorbs very well into the skin if you leave it on, making you feel softer and smoother than before.

My only real problem with this particular lube is its consistency out of the bottle. It's very runny and if, like me, you like to apply lube by first placing it on the toy itself, it can be a bit of a problem. Using the pump top on the bottle for direct application takes out some of the ritual but it's a good alternative. Still, if you're a newcomer to silicone like I was, the sensation of the lube once it's on your body is nothing you'd expect out of 'runny'. In comparison to natural lubrication it's thicker and silkier. I know I have no right to hate on 3.8 billion years of evolution, but, honestly? Sometimes it just feels better than the real thing.

Another great perk to this lube is that it puts no hindrance on oral sex once applied because it has no noticeable taste or scent. In fact, it's rather helpful in generating that needed slipperiness.

Silicone lubricants can only be used on a limited amount of toys. One kind I definitely recommend, though, is glass. Glass toys are slippery enough as it is, but this lubricant just takes it to an entirely different level. If you're going to use silicone, use it with glass.

Though I have not had a chance to use this product extensively with a partner, my recent trist and I think it has definite potential to become our new personal favorite over oils and water-based lubes.