I wanted to try a different lube for anal play. I've been enjoying Maximus for quite a while now, but was interested in what other options there are since Maximus has a premium price. I knew that I wanted something thick, because that is part of the reason Maximus works so well. I selected Probe Thick and Rich because it doesn't contain animal-derived glycerin and it had positive reviews.

The first observation I had about this lube is that it is thick to the point that is comes out stringy. That probably sounds strange, but it is somewhat difficult to prevent it from dripping all over. When you squirt some on your hand and move your hand away, a string of lube is sure to follow. I find I need to use some quick action with my other hand in order to reduce the amount of lube stringing behind. I'm not sure what component of the lube causes this, but it can be a nuisance and I've never encountered it with another lube.

I cannot discern any taste or smell from Probe Thick and Rich.

I can spread this lube in ample amounts on a silicone plug and it clings nicely. However, if the plug isn't inserted within the first few minutes, the lube starts to "pool" back together. The thickness and viscosity of this lube are probably to blame. It hasn't caused a problem for me. The lube stays within my body well when I use a syringe to inject some anally, but it doesn't stay as well as Maximus, which is thicker.

If I'm not inserting one of my largest toys (like the A-Bomb), then Probe is plenty thick for my needs. Thickness combined with slickness isn't always easy to find. However, thickness can sometimes come with a lack of staying power. Probe Thick and Rich has near equivalent staying power to Maximus when used anally, but if I use it while stroking, for a more juicy feeling, it requires some rewetting with saliva or more lube. It seems that the warmth and moisture benefits this lube when used anally.

Washing this lube off takes more soap and water than Maximus. The water makes it feel more slick, which makes me want to explore some shower use in the future.

I'm planning on Probe Thick and Rich being my go-to anal lube when I don't need the luxury of Maximus for the occasion.

Probe is still great and I use it a lot. I have found that sometimes it is drying up faster than I would like when using it for hours for anal play. I can always reapply and it's not really an issue, but there are other lubes that I can rely on for lasting lubrication, like Liquid Silk. Probe has its place though, since it is so inexpensive I don't mind liberally using it with a lube shooter for playtime with my largest toys. I've also enjoyed mixing it with other lubes, like Liquid Silk, to utilize the benefits of several lubes at once.