ID Glide Review
This lube is long-lasting, has a smooth consistency, and is easy to clean up. It's safe to use with condoms and toys, and doesn't have any obnoxious smells.Published: January 24, 2009
Pros:
Slippery smooth, long-lasting, toy-compatible.
Cons:
Doesn't last long in the water.
I have tried many other brands of water based lube. ID Glide will always be my number one choice for water based lubes for many reasons. The most important of those reasons being the consistency. It is smooth and slippery -- not runny or sticky like other brands I have tried. As a bonus it is doctor recommended; can you get any better than that? Well, it gets better.
I have been using the same 4 oz tube for the last two years, and I still have half the bottle left! I do not try to be frugal when I use it either, I only need to use a quarter sized drop and it will usually last the entire session. In the case of shower or bath time adventures, ID Glide does not make the cut. It just washes away and I have to keep reapplying.
The flip cap is especially handy when applying ID Glide in the heat of the moment. You do not have to mess around with any twist caps or pumps... unless you purchase the 17.5 oz or 35.5 oz sizes. Those have a pump, which I have had experience with when I purchased the ID Glide Pleasure lube. That is another story -- I will just get to the point and say that the pumps are very messy and tend to leak.
The price value is great. Like I mentioned before, I have had my 4 oz tube of ID Glide for about 2 years. It cost me fifteen dollars from a retail store.
It does not have any obnoxious smell to it, has virtually no taste, and it is safe to use with condoms and sex toys. It is easily cleaned off with water, which can be a pro or a con depending on where you're using it.
I have been using the same 4 oz tube for the last two years, and I still have half the bottle left! I do not try to be frugal when I use it either, I only need to use a quarter sized drop and it will usually last the entire session. In the case of shower or bath time adventures, ID Glide does not make the cut. It just washes away and I have to keep reapplying.
The flip cap is especially handy when applying ID Glide in the heat of the moment. You do not have to mess around with any twist caps or pumps... unless you purchase the 17.5 oz or 35.5 oz sizes. Those have a pump, which I have had experience with when I purchased the ID Glide Pleasure lube. That is another story -- I will just get to the point and say that the pumps are very messy and tend to leak.
The price value is great. Like I mentioned before, I have had my 4 oz tube of ID Glide for about 2 years. It cost me fifteen dollars from a retail store.
It does not have any obnoxious smell to it, has virtually no taste, and it is safe to use with condoms and sex toys. It is easily cleaned off with water, which can be a pro or a con depending on where you're using it.
Follow-up commentary
10 months after original review
I still like ID Glide as an overall basic lube, but I have since moved on to Maximus, which has a smoother feeling to it.
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I received a sample and want to make sure it's the real thing before writing a review.
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I got this sample with a wholesale order:
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It looks the same to me. If you're going to review it, do note that you have a smaller sample size tho.
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Quote: It looks the same to me. If you're going to review it, do note that you have a smaller sample size tho.I would mention that. It got pretty good ratings but it's like the worst thing I ever tried maybe 2/5. So not sure if it's just my personal preference or just plain different. Ingredients looks like the same tho. I read your durex warming review! I like that lube and use it to the day. This is far worse than that in terms of smell and performance. I got a premium silicone lube recently and I can finally understand why people gave 2/5 to the durex warming :) But I like it anyway, it's different. But made me realize what tacky really means and now I got a better picture.
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Why is this product not sold in the same types of containers?
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I am wondering why the different weights are sold in different containers. The 17.5 oz. container looks the best, but costs more. The 4 oz bottle looks weird, and I don't like it. They should be sold in same-looking containers. Any comments? Agreements?
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Quote: I am wondering why the different weights are sold in different containers. The 17.5 oz. container looks the best, but costs more. The 4 oz bottle looks weird, and I don't like it. They should be sold in same-looking containers. Any comments? Agreements?I'd noticed that, too, and I think it's a bit odd. I think it'd be much better if they made them all the same as you suggested. I guess they figure they're just giving people a choice in the way the lube is disposed?
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Quote: I am wondering why the different weights are sold in different containers. The 17.5 oz. container looks the best, but costs more. The 4 oz bottle looks weird, and I don't like it. They should be sold in same-looking containers. Any comments? Agreements?The Gun Oil lube bottles look pretty much the same except for size or if it has a pump. Personally it doesn't bother me what the bottle looks like. Some I am sure are easier to conceal in a pocket or purse for the purpose of travel. Others do to their size like the one I baught being 35 oz. looks like a shampoo bottle and you could probably have out in the open as long as someone didn't take to close a look at it. I am sure they had their reasons for making the bottles the way they did.
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You've been using the same 4oz lube tube for two years? I'm curious on how long it takes to expire. To me that just sounds outrageous.
I've looked all over the bottle, and there's no expiration date. @__@ If it has expired, I can't tell the difference.
Has it started to dry out or anything after 2 years? It being that old would be a concern to me. Most things even cosmetics and lotions, and especially medical use products have a suggested replacement time because the chemicals can start to change with time.
It's still really slippery, as it was when I first got it. I've tried looking at their website as well for some expiration information, but found nothing. :X
I also have a bottle of ID Glide which I have had for years. It has shown absolutely no signs of aging!
Thanks for the review!