Is Maximus as Great as The Reviews Say?

Serafina Brightside Serafina Brightside
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Two negative things I've seen written are that it has a bitter aftertaste and it does peel off, dry, and need to be washed off.

Positives and opposites I've heard are that it has a natural tasteless feel similar to saliva, and it is a thicker lubricant. Also the pump looks like a great feature that makes this product less messy.

I would like to try it for myself, and wonder if it is really the go-to lube for me, and for others like me.
07/22/2010
JR JR
This is my favorite water-based lube, hands down and without a doubt. It's pretty thick (ideal for backdoor fun). I've fallen asleep with it on my hands and don't wake up with fuzzy or sticky palms (until they get wet, then it reactivates).
07/22/2010
Liz2 Liz2
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Originally posted by Serafina Brightside
Two negative things I've seen written are that it has a bitter aftertaste and it does peel off, dry, and need to be washed off.

Positives and opposites I've heard are that it has a natural tasteless feel similar to saliva, and it is a thicker ... More
Maximus is my go to lube, rarely use anything else. It is slightly bitter but not bothersome. It is thicker and also works very well for anal. I never feel the need to wash it off unless I overdue in the heat of passion.
Try it! Don't think U will be disappointed....
07/22/2010
NuMe NuMe
For the thicker type lube this is my favorite. But I only use it when I need a thick lube, otherwise I have a few other favorites.
07/22/2010
fatesrelease fatesrelease
I agree with what everyone else said. It can have the peely dry stuff after vigorous sex but not always. It works really well with toy insertion too!
07/22/2010
Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
It is my absolute favorite water based lube.
07/22/2010
NightNight NightNight
I love the pump. The lube itself is very gel-like so its easier to apply to things like toys.

I cant remember if it turns into dry clumps sometimes but I guess that just means it hasn't been enough of a problem for me to create that association like carrageenan based lubes did.

It is bitter enough that I'd rather not have it in my mouth if I can help it. Sometimes it happens though, but the bitterness is only unpleasant for a moment and goes away quickly.
07/24/2010
Jimbo Jones Jimbo Jones
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Originally posted by Liz2
Maximus is my go to lube, rarely use anything else. It is slightly bitter but not bothersome. It is thicker and also works very well for anal. I never feel the need to wash it off unless I overdue in the heat of passion.
Try it! Don't think U will ... More
I agree with Liz2 on Maximus.
It is definitely our go to lube for everything except fun in the shower. We never wash it off and it has never been a problem for us. Another lube I like almost as much is Ride H2O, but the pump with Maximus puts it over the top.
07/24/2010
ScottA ScottA
mostly good, but it has parabens ( if you have a sensitivity)
07/24/2010
Alicia Alicia
I want to try this one, but I too was concerned about the flakiness that I've heard about.
07/24/2010
JR JR
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Originally posted by Alicia
I want to try this one, but I too was concerned about the flakiness that I've heard about.
I've never had a problem with flaking.

Maximus FTW!
07/24/2010
Alicia Alicia
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Originally posted by JR
I've never had a problem with flaking.

Maximus FTW!
Awesome, I'll definitely have to order it soon!
07/24/2010
Owl Identified Owl Identified
For penetrative sex I tend to reach for silicone stuff for vaginal because my boyfriend is especially large and the silicone helps keep it super slippery and frictionless for thrusting. For everything else Maximus or Liquid Silk are my go-to lubes. I absolutely love Maximus when it comes to using silicone toys, and I use them a lot.

Maximus is slightly bitter, but I haven't yet found a water-based, flavorless lube that isn't slightly bitter. The taste is not pervasive or long-lasting, and the lube is easy enough to wipe off, so I've never noticed the taste as a problem. It does have a tendency to flake off after drying, particularly on toys if you don't wash them right after use. It's a pretty minor thing, though.
07/24/2010
oldman oldman
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Originally posted by Serafina Brightside
Two negative things I've seen written are that it has a bitter aftertaste and it does peel off, dry, and need to be washed off.

Positives and opposites I've heard are that it has a natural tasteless feel similar to saliva, and it is a thicker ... More
It is a good lube and not too pricey.
09/18/2011
Eva Schwaltz Eva Schwaltz
Maximus is really awesome, I totally recommend it to anyone.
09/18/2011
CrystaCat CrystaCat
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Originally posted by Eva Schwaltz
Maximus is really awesome, I totally recommend it to anyone.
I want this and the reviews on it are great!
Jan 5, 5:45 pm
xGOLDx xGOLDx
This is the only lube I use. Does have a bit of a bitter taste, but so amazing for not causing reactions or getting sticky.
Feb 18, 2:03 am
Alex Time Alex Time
We use this lube a lot! Got a bottle of silicone stuff for water play because maximus does wash off pretty easily. We've never had problems with flaking and I've fallen fallen asleep with it all over before after some exceptionally tiring sex and never noticed flaking. Taste isn't great but unless you are spreading it on toast then it shouldn't be a problem.

I do normally feel it reactivating in the shower but it does wash off very easily. Parabens aren't a problem for us but I have seen some complaionts. The pump bottle is awesome in the heat of the moment, definitely a winner!

Simply love this lube!
Apr 8, 9:27 am
abbylover abbylover
i think its pritty good stuff
Apr 10, 1:53 am
abbylover abbylover
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Originally posted by abbylover
i think its pritty good stuff
Apr 18, 4:34 pm
babycakess babycakess
YES! We absolutely love it! I haven't had issues with it drying or peeling. And as far as an aftertaste, I don't put anything on my mouth after its had lube or a condom on it regardless of the "flavor" (yuck!). It is my absolute favorite lube!
May 5, 1:23 am
VelvetDragon VelvetDragon
I just wish it didn't have parabens. :/
May 5, 1:26 am
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