As a fan of Wet products, I was very excited to try out the company’s latest, Wet Synergy. The lube is available in two forms: Wet Synergy and Wet Synergy + Cool Tingle. Both are water-based with added silicone to make its effects last longer. They’re hypoallergenic, PH-balanced and latex friendly. Both types of lubes come in attractive bottles available in two sizes. I chose the 1.9 oz blue metallic bottle of the Cool Tingle lube, which includes peppermint amongst its ingredients. The aromatic peppermint is noticeable immediately after opening the bottle. The push tab is similar to those on shampoo bottles allowed a steady flow of the gel to pour out and I needed only about a dime-size amount to feel its effects.

The peppermint definitely gave me a cooling sensation (more so than a tingling feeling) and it was nice, but from the feedback I got from my partner — he loved it! The fresh air circulating the room was enough to send tingling down his spine with the cooling sensation on his cock, he said, particularly during oral. The peppermint taste and cooling sensation in my mouth enabled me to take more of him in and I wanted to keep going longer. During vaginal sex, the cooling did feel nice but I did have to reapply a couple times. All in all, I think Wet has produced another awesome lube that I will continue to use.

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Shunga Erotic Art has launched its first organic collection set, Garden of Edo, made with certified organic ingredients. As a HUGE fan of Shunga and not one that’s picky about organic products, I’m mainly just excited about new aromatic, possibly tasty Shunga products.

The Garden of Edo Collection includes the following products: Organica Shunga Erotic Massage Oil and an Organica Intimate Kisses Warming Oil, both with a green tea flavor, a Toko Organica personal lubricant, an Oriental Crystal bath salt with a lotus flower scent, and the Lotus Noir enhancing gel for men and women.

“A wellspring of inspiration and invaluable for intimate moments, the gardens in the Edo period fuelled the erotic imagination of lovers who went there to fulfill their carnal desires,” the company said. “The natural fragrances fit the lovemaking ritual so perfectly that lovers consummated their passion in complete serenity.”

Shunga’s manufacturer, Eau Zone, had to adapt its production line to comply with the specifications of organic product manufacturing processes that follow EcoCert and USDA standards.

“Most customers that buy organic products are well informed and it is very important not to take that kind of production for granted,” the company said. “Eau Zone is very proud of the results since the products are based on the same high quality standard it used in its others products but, made with certified organic ingredients.”

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A new report suggests that using lubricants during unprotected anal sex may raise the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV.

Researchers at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine conducted two new studies, focusing on the fact that HIV infection risk rises if other infections are already present in the rectal lining of the receptive partner, the researchers said.

The first two-year study, based on approximately 900 people, observed that men and women who use lubricants in general are three times more likely to have some form of a rectal sexually transmitted infection.

Most participants, 76 percent,  said they used a water-based lubricant, while 28 percent used silicon-based products, 17 percent used oil-based lubricants and six percent used a numbing lubricant.

The second study was conducted by reproductive specialist Charlene Dezzutti at the University of Pittsburg. Her team, including collaborators from International Rectal Microbicides Advocates, studied the effects of six most popular lubricants on rectal cells and tissues.

They found that some of the lubricants had a toxic effect on cells and rectal tissue. Researchers found high concentrations of dissolved salts and sugars that draw water out of cells, weakening and even killing the cells. Some of the lubricants even stripped away the layer of cells that serve as a protective barrier.

PRE and Wet Platinum were found to be the safest lubricants in terms of toxicity, while Astroglide and KY Jelly appeared to be the most problematic. ID Glide and Elbow Grease had intermediate effects, the team found. None of the lubricants was found to have measurable anti-HIV activity.

Lubricant safety advocates say conclusions can’t be made based on these small studies.

“Further research is absolutely necessary to understand the potential role of sexual lubricants in HIV transmission,” said Marc-Andre LeBlanc of IRMA. “We should be able to provide consumer guidance regarding lubes that are found to be safer than others.”

“We must ensure that existing lubes don’t facilitate HIV transmission,” IRMA chair Jim Pickett said. “People have a right to this kind of information, and it’s very past due.”

According to IRMA, statistics suggest that as many as 90 percent of gay men practice anal sex and 35 percent of women have participated in anal sex at least once. The majority of sexes are thought to use lubricants more often than condoms.

Researchers at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine conducted two new studies, focusing on the fact that HIV infection risk rises if other infections are already present in the rectal lining of the receptive partner, the researchers said.

The first two-year study, based on approximately 900 people, observed that men and women who use lubricants in general are three times more likely to have some form of a rectal sexually transmitted infection.
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Most participants, 76 percent,  said they used a water-based lubricant, while 28 percent used silicon-based products, 17 percent used oil-based lubricants and six percent used a numbing lubricant.

The second study was conducted by reproductive specialist Charlene Dezzutti at the University of Pittsburg. Her team, including collaborators from International Rectal Microbicides Advocates, studied the effects of six most popular lubricants on rectal cells and tissues.

They found that some of the lubricants had a toxic effect on cells and rectal tissue. Researchers found high concentrations of dissolved salts and sugars that draw water out of cells, weakening and even killing the cells. Some of the lubricants even stripped away the layer of cells that serve as a protective barrier.

PRE and Wet Platinum were found to be the safest lubricants in terms of toxicity, while Astroglide and KY Jelly appeared to be the most problematic. ID Glide and Elbow Grease had intermediate effects, the team found. None of the lubricants was found to have measurable anti-HIV activity.

Lubricant safety advocates say conclusions can’t be made based on these small studies.

“Further research is absolutely necessary to understand the potential role of sexual lubricants in HIV transmission,” said Marc-Andre LeBlanc of IRMA. “We should be able to provide consumer guidance regarding lubes that are found to be safer than others.”

“We must ensure that existing lubes don’t facilitate HIV transmission,” IRMA chair Jim Pickett said. “People have a right to this kind of information, and it’s very past due.”

According to IRMA, statistics suggest that as many as 90 percent of gay men practice anal sex and 35 percent of women have participated in anal sex at least once. The majority of sexes are thought to use lubricants more often than condoms.

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Last week’s episode of “Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood,” on cable’s Oxygen Network, featured Tori Spelling gifting Wet lubes to a bridal party.

In the episode, Spelling took on the wedding planning duties for her friend Brandy’s wedding.

Wet Platinum, Wet Kiwi Strawberry Flavored Lubricant, Inttimo by Wet Aromatherapy Massage and Bath Oil and Inttimo by Forbidden Fruit shave cream were all included in the gift bags offered at the party.

The wedding souvenirs even caught the attention of Spelling’s husband, Dean, who asked if there would be any left over for him.

“Our products have always been a hit at bridal and bachelorette parties,” said Jennifer Martsolf, Trigg Laboratories vice president of marketing. “We are thrilled that Tori wanted to include Wet as a part of her friend’s special day.”

The Wet brand of intimate gels has been a market leader for more than 20 years.

For more information on all Wet products, visit StaysWetLonger.com.

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In a scene from MTV’s “The Real World: Washington, D.C.,” housemate Andrew declares he could live off Wet Kiwi Strawberry flavored lube and suggests a new use for the product — salad dressing.

Now archived at RealWorldDailies.com, the clip is titled “Living on Lube,” and can be viewed here.

It features Andrew in the kitchen performing a taste test by dripping the Wet product directly into his mouth in front of his roommates. He then suggests that housemate Callie use it in her salad as dressing.

“Wet did not supply them with the product. It was their pick,” Martsolf said. “We aren’t sure how our product got directly into the cast hands.”

She added that to her knowledge, the appearance on MTV is a first for Wet.

“The product is sweet and very tasty,” a Wet spokesperson said. “Each of Wet’s water-based formulas is clear, colorless, stain-free and sugar- free.”

However, the spokesperson added that while harmless if ingested, the company does not recommend its lube be consumed like a food product.

Wet Kiwi Strawberry is available in 1.5 oz and 3.5 oz sizes.

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WET is a popular brand of lube. It has often been included in several of the vibes I have tried. I sort of expected the same ol’ lube repackaged with a new marketing scheme — but I was totally wrong. The packaging is attractive in black and gold and I appreciated that the instructions were easy to find — instructions for the male on one side of the box, female on the other, and they were color coded: red for her, black for him. Upon opening the box the same colors applied to the two tubes of lube. This was especially useful when we got down to action and weren’t really paying attention to labels.

Instructions called for the Pleasure Gel for Her to be applied five minutes before intercourse — the package didn’t say how much fun that would be! By incorporating it into foreplay we didn’t need a timer to know when we were ready to go. We rubbed the gel on each other and the gentle warming felt so good we took foreplay into overtime. As the gel’s effects last up to 20 minutes, once we got going we reapplied a couple times for a truly wild night of uninhibited passion.

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The porn scene: Girl and guy make out in the shower. Girl blows guy, guy flicks her clit a little with his finger. Then they start fucking and orgasms/pop-shots ensue.

The real-life scene: Girl and guy make out in the shower. Both are freezing because the warm water can’t hit them both at the same time. Girl blows guy and can’t see because the water pouring into her eyes blurs her contacts. Guy flicks her clit and then they start fucking, but the water pouring over them washes away much of her own wetness and the friction fucks it all up.

Sex in the shower (or pool, hot tub and shallow bodies of water) is hot, no doubt. But a little bit of thought beforehand can help rise that hotness factor.

1. Keep in mind that whenever the water’s pouring on you, it’s not pouring on your partner and he/she is probably cold and uncomfortable.

DISCLAIMER: This tip is for showers located in traditional home-like environments. If you’re fucking in an outdoor shower in Fiji, temperature probably isn’t an issue and I hate you for not inviting me.

2. Keep in mind where the water is spraying as you move around. If you want your gal to suck your cock, don’t point in the direction of the waterfall. Do her a favor and block the stream with your back — she needs to be able to see what she’s doing.

Same goes for gals who want their men to eat out in the shower. No one wants to kneel on the bottom of a bathtub. It’s uncomfortable and, depending on the niceness of your shower, kinda gross. That’s why they make bathtub mats that stay stationary with suction-cups — life becomes easier for us all!

3. Keep in mind the biggest issue with having sex in water: H2O tends to cancel out a woman’s own natural lubricant, causing friction and, as a result, not-awesome sex — ESPECIALLY when condoms are involved.

That’s why it’s essential to have lube nearby, and not just any old water-based goo will do. Go with silicone, which tends to be thinner and silkier than its gloppy counterpart and stays that way in water.

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Do: Clean up.

I left a bullet vibe, bottle of lube and giant stainless steel dildo next to my bed and managed not to notice them as I prepped for a date a few nights ago.

At this point a pink silicone dildo has become as common a decor element as a table lamp, but I find it somewhat tragic that I’m more likely to straighten out my slightly crooked bath mat than put away my arsenal of sex toys before the guest(s) arrive.

The bedroom was the last part of my apartment tour, and I almost choked on my gum when I saw the sexual still life sitting on my bedside table. I had 20 seconds to do one of three things:

1. Suddenly remember I left the stove on and ask him to help me turn it off.
2. Faint.
3. Continue with the tour and hope he doesn’t look to his left.

I chose option 3, and as he checked out a painting on my wall I stealthily knocked the dildo under my bed (careful to muffle the noise) and hoped the guy would assume the purple egg-shaped object was a cat toy, and the bottle next to it some kind of hand lotion.

He looked to his left but managed not to lock eyes on anything other than me. If he did notice the sex toy arrangement, he made no comment, facial expression or physical recoil to make it obvious, and the fact that he still wanted to take me out for cookies and conversation made it clear he’s probably a good guy.

He hasn’t asked me out on a second date yet though. I hope he does.

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I’ve got a lot of toys and not a lot of places to put them. I’ve had one small carrying case for a couple of years now, and as my arsenal grew, the zipper refused to close. Now that’s no way to keep my special toys clean and protected!

The XL Adult ToyBox is like an attaché case with Velcro strips to stick a series of six clear pouches and six loops (great to hang feathers and floggers) and customize its organization. I can fill a smaller pouch with lube pillow packs, a larger pouch with lube bottles (protecting the rest of my gear in case one leaks) and put all kinds of smaller bullet vibes, condoms, clamps and mini pump cups (yep, got those, too) and anything else that might get lost floating around a big bag under the bed.

I’ve also got several dildos, each in its own velvet satchel, that also need to fit in there, and because the pouches can be arranged to my liking (it’s like adult Tetris!) everything fits like a glove. Lying flat, it’s only a few inches tall, so it slides under my bed perfectly, and two handles — one on its side and the other at the top — makes it easy to transport to slumber parties.

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First and foremost, I’d like to say I’m an avid user and fan of Pjur and its products — they are the best. Its new Man Personal Glide stands up with all the rest. It’s a great light silicone lubricant, and is perfect for a quick jerk-off. Unlike other silicone lubricants, Pjur has made this formula a bit thinner, but still has the long-lasting effect that lubes of this style offer. Its skin compatibility is dermatologically confirmed, there are no preservatives, and — best of all — it’s safe for daily use. It works OK with condoms, but I would definitely recommend using this as a jerk-off lube, or sex without a condom (but only if you’re safe about it!) All in all, Pjur did it once again, definitely a good product.

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