We purchased the Swede Aqua Comfort Lubricant because it received great reviews and it came in a convenient pump bottle. However after using it I’m not sure how it got so many great reviews. Although the packaging is convenient and nice looking, this lube did not get an A rating in our book.

We tested the product in several different applications; fingering, with toys, during intercourse and a hand job. After which we concluded that we never want to use this stuff again! There was one major problem with the lube which causes so many negative side effects it kills the pleasure of the product. After mere seconds of use, it dries out and becomes sticky. I’m sure there is no one on the planet who likes sticky lube. After drying out you have to stop and apply more—which sucks all the pleasure out of the party. The worst thing while being fingered is having to stop and get more lube. The problem snowballs even more after you have finished playing and have to take a shower to get all the excess, dried up, sticky, lubricant off your privates.

If only the Aqua Comfort Lubricant didn’t dry out so quickly it would be so nice. The container itself is wonderful. It is virtually leak proof. The top of the pump swivels to close the dispenser and it comes with a cap that prevents the plunger from being pushed down while it isn’t in use. I shudder to think of all the lube that we have wasted over the years because the bottles have leaked in storage. It is also nice to be able to dispense a small amount of lube with one hand. The flip top lubricants can get messy if you are trying to open them with one hand or if you’ve already got lube (or other things…) on your hands and are trying to get more out.

According to the manufacturer, the Swede Aqua Comfort Lubricant is a water-based formula, which we are not accustomed to. We generally use silicone based lubricants because they stay slick and don’t dry out (because there is no water in it). This is probably why we were surprised at the consistency and stickiness of this lubricant. We will not continue using this product, or recommend its use to anyone else, unless you prefer a water-base lube. Please keep in mind if you decide to use a silicone-based lubricant, it cannot be used with silicone toys, in which case, it is safe to use the water based lubes.