The most freqent question I get asked when I teach any kind of class that involves pentration (whether it’s my safer sex class, my fisting class, or my in-development g-spot class) is what kind of lube do I think is best. The most frequent response to my answers is “I’m (or my partner) is sensitive to some chemicals, so we’ve tried a lot of lubes and most don’t work”. ..and I can totally relate. Many people are sensitive to the ingredients in various lubes, most often to glycerine & parabens (which can cause irritation or yeast infections in some people, among other problems), and given the cost of quality lubricants (which range anywhere from $8 – $30 per bottle, depending on the manufacturer, packaging, and composition), most folks who are even slightly sensitive are unlikely to try out new lubricants unless they’re highly recommended. As an educator, I like to be able to offer options, so I decided to test drive a new (to me) lubricant recently – Sliquid Organics lube.
Sliquid Organics Natural Lube
Sliquid Organics came out a few years ago, but still (in my experience) doesn’t get the shelf space it should. Not only does it offer a glycerin, paraben, l-arginine, and petrochemical free composition, it also uses certified organic botanical products (including aloe, flax, hibiscus, and green tea extracts) in a water based formula, giving it a less negative impact on our bodies. For those of us who try to do healthier things not only for our bodies, but also for the planet, it’s good to know that the packaging is fully recyclable, and they use a high post-consumer content for lables and even for their sample packets!
All that info is great – but how does it feel? Here’s my run down – I like this lube, a lot. It’s consistency is a bit thicker than your standard “wet” lubes, but it’s nowhere near as thick as the more gel lubes like Astroglide. I use Liquid Silk for a lot of my vaginal fisting dates, and Sliquid Organics will hold up well for that kind of abuse; I’m not sure I’d use it for anal fisting, simply because I like thicker lubes for butts, but for anal toy insertion (and especially for external play & adding to the body-side of a barrier for analingus) this is fantastic! It nicely bridges the gap for me; it’s got a consistency that works great for me for solo sex as well as partnered intercourse, it is a great toy lube that’s silicone safe, and it’s fantastic for hand work, too.
A secret that a lot of companies don’t think to tell you is that many lubes refresh nicely with water, and this is one of them. Keeping a mist-spray bottle of water nearby and giving your bits a gentle spray with the water reinvigorates the Sliquid nicely, so you don’t need to use as much of it in order to stay wet & ready! This is also a great tip if you’re using Sliquid Organics for hand jobs; friction plus exposure to air creates sticky for most lubes, and that little addition of water makes for a much more pleasurable time!
I personally feel good about recommending this lube. Like any lube, it’s not for everyone – I’d be hard pressed to recommend it to someone who does heavier anal play, or someone who likes very thin lubricants (if Wet is your favorite, this won’t be); likewise, if you’re considering this lube and you have problems with chemical sensitivities, I’d strongly suggest checking the complete ingredients list for known allergens, and consider looking for a sample packet first. However, from my personal opinions, it’s a fantastic lube, with ingredients I feel good about using in and on my and my partners bodies, and I am even happier knowing that the ingredients list, the testing, and the packaging are designed to be good for the planet, too. You can get Sliquid Organics at most major online retailers, and it should be available at your local sex-positive shop, as well.
Thanks to Eden Fantasys for giving me a chance to test this out – you can check out the listing on their website for a full ingredients list along with ratings and pricing!
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