I must begin by saying that I have never been a huge fan of commercial lubricants. There always seems to be some compatibility issue with the lube and my toys or condoms, the lube usually dries in an unpleasant way, and they are nothing if not chock full of suspicious chemicals.

For once though, I might say I’ve found a personal lubricant made with ingredients that aren’t entirely objectionable. The three main ingredients (Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, and Dimethicone) are medical grade silicones which present relatively low health risks when used in the small amounts necessary for sex play. This product contains no parabens or glycols: chemicals commonly used in personal care products which have demonstrated health risks. I would love to see all personal lubricants held to these standards!

The bottle has a pump top which dispenses the lube in single portions. The dispensing mechanism isn’t the best, and the pump becomes messy and slick after only one pump. A very small amount is dispensed as well, although one pump was enough to suffice in my play with the Pyrexions Clear Pawn.

Unlike most lubes I’ve used in the past, Oceanus Sensuals Ultra Pure did not dry out (or even start to) when exposed to air. I found it perfectly viscous and slick, even when used in the water. With some soap and a little scrubbing it came right off, but was great for play in the shower.

The one major complaint I have can’t really be helped, but I’ll bring it up anyway: you cannot use silicone lubes with silicone toys. Nearly all of my favorite toys are silicone, so I find this to be a major downside to this product. It is however, condom safe, and I would certainly recommend it for that use.

I’ve got very sensitive skin and have experienced burning and irritation from personal lubricants before, even those “sensitive formulations”. I had no such problems with this lube, it did exactly what it should have with no glitches or hang-ups (except that messy bottle). I’m not a convert to commercial lubes by any means, but I’d happily recommend this to those who do use and enjoy it.