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Saturday, June 1, 2013

KiKi's Top Five Under $25: Lubes and Gels


With other lists, I've been able to be more objective about my lists and really argue my point for why I think those particular toys stood out. This list is going to be more subjective because lubes are more difficult to distinguish and yet are also such a personal taste. Still, hopefully this list will give you an idea of some lubes to try or to keep an eye out for:

      5. All-Natural Swiss Navy Water Based Lubricant 4 fl oz $19.99
     4. Swiss Navy 2in1 “His&Hers” Stimulating Gel 2x25 ml $24.99
     3. Swiss Navy 2in1 “Just for Her” Arousal Gel 2x25 ml $24.99
     2. Moist Personal Lubricant 4 fl oz $15.99
     1. Jo H2O Waterbased Lube 4.5 fl oz $16.95


I tried to keep the sizing fairly consistent for easy comparison, but it’s worth noting that we often have smaller sizes available as well. Prices are accurate as of time of publication and do not include taxes.
Read on to find out why these are my slick picks!

5. All-Natural Swiss Navy Water Based Lubricant 4 fl oz $19.99
If you have any sensitivities, this is the lube for you. It is glycerin free, paraben free, and has a grand total of six ingredients. Personally, I find it a bit thin and watery, but a lot of others like its silky feel. Swiss Navy is a really reliable brand, which is why it takes up three spots on my top five list!

4. Swiss Navy 2in1 “His&Hers” Stimulating Gel 2x25 ml $24.99
If you’ve been looking to try out heating and cooling lubricants, this convenient duo pack has a bit of both. I have not yet been able to figure out what distinguishes heaing gels from cooling gels as they seem to all rely on mint, but the ingredients do differ slightly and they’re all in this hand 2in1 dispenser so that you don’t have to juggle (or afford) two bottles. Be sure to use sparingly at first as each user will have a different sensitivity level to the active ingredients.

3. Swiss Navy 2in1 “Just for Her” Arousal Gel 2x25 ml $24.99
Last Swiss Navy product, I promise! This 2in1 gel dispenser has all the perks of the previous item – one package, two products, great for an experiment – but contains a different product… which is still based on mint. Swiss Navy’s arousal gel is meant to increase the sensitivity of the clitoris in order increase pleasure derived from clitoral stimulation. It can, as I understand, be used just as well on the g-spot. The two products vary from mild to wild so you can cater to your activites any given day or mix the two in order to achieve the level of sensitivity you desire.

2. Moist Personal Lubricant 4 fl oz $15.99
This is a slightly thick waterbased lube with no scent and no flavor. It contains lots of natural ingredients: aloe vera, nettle, rosemary, mint, ginseng, and citric acid. I’m not sure what all of these ingredients are intended for, but here are the ones I do know a bit about:
·         Aloe vera is an anti-microbial, anti-irritant, and moisturizer.
·         Rosemary is an anti-microbial.
·         Citric acid has a mild spermicidal effect but should NOT be used alone as an safe sex measure.
Notably, the Moist Anal Lube (4 fl oz, $17.95) has the same ingredients but is slightly thicker and safe for anal or vaginal use. If you like a thick lube, this may better suit your taste.

1. Jo H2O Waterbased Lube 4.5 fl oz $16.95
The bottle advertises a “silicone feel” and that’s the best way to describe this lube. Jo H2O is thick, lasts a while, free of taste and scent, all while still being waterbased. Also comes in warming and flavoured varieties.