Personal lubricant is chemistry you put on skin. Bases matter: water-based plays friendly with many toys; silicone lasts longer but does not pair with all silicone surfaces. We translate label jargon without bro-y jokes—because adult readers deserve clarity, not embarrassment.

Sensitivity and shopping

Some people react to glycols, glycerin, or fragrance. We encourage patch tests and list common irritants—consumer reporting, not medical claims. When studies conflict, say so plainly.

Hands-on notes belong here: texture, cleanup, packaging, and whether the bottle survives a nightstand. Explicit where the product requires it; never gratuitous.

Takeaway

Adult product journalism can be nerdy. That is a compliment—and a standard we plan to keep.