We're going to keep this one short since there are already so many positive reviews for this product already.

Maximus is really a multipurpose lubricant. It works well for all applications that we've tried. This includes vaginal and anal penetration, as well as hand jobs. Whether it's for penetration or just some play, Maximus is our go-to lubricant for anal. It also works wonders on her drier days, and it really shines once combined with a little natural moisture.

During application and use, Maximus has a smooth, silky texture to it. This texture holds up well and hasn't changed during use for us. The bottle that this lubricant is stored in is not airtight, however, and there's the chance that if it is left sitting out for an extended period of time, it could end up drying out or changing in some way or another. But that would probably take a very, very long time.

Maximus has a consistency that is ideal for anal play. It is quite thick and viscous. It doesn't lose its viscosity even after 30 to 40 minutes of use. Like we mentioned earlier, Maximus also works extremely well when it is mixed with a little bit of natural moisture. The consistency changes a bit and the end result is really quite nice.

Finally, one of the most important factors for us in judging a lube: there is no sticky residue or feeling left afterwards!

With Maximus, you'll probably want to avoid oral after applying it to an area. While it doesn't deter us entirely from doing it, this lubricant does have a bitter and slightly sour taste to it. This is all dependent on personal tastes, however. In our experiences, we've never found a lubricant that had a taste that could really be described as "pleasant". Even the flavored ones usually end up tasting a little odd.

Up close, Maximus has a scent that can only really be described as chemical-like. But it should be noted that this is only discernible when you smell it up close and from the bottle itself. This scent has never come up during normal usage. Even up close, the scent is pretty faint and some might not even notice it.

Maximus is an excellent performing lubricant, inside and out. Application is very easy due to a very efficient pump nozzle. The lube comes out neatly. Once you release the pump, the product ceases to comes out and there isn't any that dribbles out. It's lasted as long as (approximately) 45 minutes for us with no need for reapplication. Clean up is a breeze with tissues or a damp towel, and you will not be left feeling sticky afterwards. Even without a thorough cleaning, any remaining lubricant absorbs into the skin nicely.

A couple of reviewers mentioned that they experienced unpleasant and even painful experiences with this product when used for anal play. However, fortunately for us, Maximus provides us with a 100% comfortable anal experience.

Maximus arrives in pretty simple packaging. The bottle arrives with the pump nozzle in the down and locked position, with tamper-resistant/safety tape over it.

The labeling of the bottle, itself, is what we really like. It's pretty discreet looking and is not embarrassing or obnoxious (like some lubricants can be). It doesn't advertise "ANAL" in huge, obvious letters, etc. And unknowing people probably won't even realize that it's lube until they get up close.

The pump nozzle does have its drawbacks in that it is not ideal for travelling. If you take this with you anywhere, you'll want to exercise caution in ensuring that no pressure can be applied to the nozzle or you could wind up with a mess.