Maximus! Maximus! Maximus!
Maximus is the best…lube...EVER. It’s perfect for every sexual activity you can dream up, and it lasts a looong time. It’s slick and just thick enough for anything you could want to use it for.Published: December 15, 2008
Pros:
Water-based, glycerin free, odorless, slick, no need to reapply, perfect for EVERYTHING.
Cons:
Slight bitterness, contains parabens.
I’ve always wanted to try Maximus lubricant because of all the five star ratings and rave reviews it has, but I figured it was mostly for anal play and I wouldn’t use it much. I can’t believe how wrong I was.
Maximus is a water-based lube that’s good for…well, pretty much everything. I thought it would be too thick to give my husband a hand-job. Nope. It was perfectly slick and I barely had to reapply, and it didn’t get gummy or stringy. He absolutely loved the feel of it. And when we used it for vaginal sex, it was perfect again. I didn’t have to reapply and it kept things wonderfully slippery the whole time.
Of course, Maximus is perfect for anal play. I have a few anal toys in my collection, and when I’ve used them with other lubes, I’ve had to reapply the lube or I’ve ended up with some kind of runny mess. Not so with Maximus. As with every other type of sex, it is perfect with anal. The only thing it isn’t so great for is oral sex. It has no smell and it doesn’t have much of a taste, but I noticed a slight bitterness I don’t really care for.
A little added bonus is that Maximus comes in a great pump bottle to reduce the usual messiness that can happen in the heat of the moment. Also, it doesn’t contain glycerin like many lubes, which can irritate some more sensitive vaginas. It does contain parabens, however, which can also irritate some women, but aren’t a problem for me.
Maximus is definitely my new favorite lube. It’s water-based so it’s safe to use with silicone toys and won’t stain your sheets. It’s thick, yet slippery and perfect for every sexual activity you could think of. It has no smell and only a slight unpleasant taste.
It’s better than any other lube I’ve tried, and if you don’t have some already, get some.
Maximus is a water-based lube that’s good for…well, pretty much everything. I thought it would be too thick to give my husband a hand-job. Nope. It was perfectly slick and I barely had to reapply, and it didn’t get gummy or stringy. He absolutely loved the feel of it. And when we used it for vaginal sex, it was perfect again. I didn’t have to reapply and it kept things wonderfully slippery the whole time.
Of course, Maximus is perfect for anal play. I have a few anal toys in my collection, and when I’ve used them with other lubes, I’ve had to reapply the lube or I’ve ended up with some kind of runny mess. Not so with Maximus. As with every other type of sex, it is perfect with anal. The only thing it isn’t so great for is oral sex. It has no smell and it doesn’t have much of a taste, but I noticed a slight bitterness I don’t really care for.
A little added bonus is that Maximus comes in a great pump bottle to reduce the usual messiness that can happen in the heat of the moment. Also, it doesn’t contain glycerin like many lubes, which can irritate some more sensitive vaginas. It does contain parabens, however, which can also irritate some women, but aren’t a problem for me.
Maximus is definitely my new favorite lube. It’s water-based so it’s safe to use with silicone toys and won’t stain your sheets. It’s thick, yet slippery and perfect for every sexual activity you could think of. It has no smell and only a slight unpleasant taste.
It’s better than any other lube I’ve tried, and if you don’t have some already, get some.
Follow-up commentary
27 months after original review
I still love my Maximus, but not the way I used to. I first started using it for anal play, and while it certainly is great for most people, it isn't so great for me. I have realized that the parabens or glycerin in it, I'm not sure which, really irritate me and cause a pretty unpleasant burning sensation when I use it anally.
I still love it for vaginal sex and hand jobs, though, and it's still a fantastic lube.
I still love it for vaginal sex and hand jobs, though, and it's still a fantastic lube.
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Maximus
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I know most people absolutely love this lube, but when I try to use it, it feels like my genitals are on fire! Could it be due to the parabens? Any thoughts, or any recommendations for another thicker water-based lubricant?
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I'm not sure if it's kosher to mention a competitor's product here, but BabeLube is a wonderful water-based lube that's comparable in thickness to Maximus.
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Maximus is my go-to lube. I have very sensitive skin and have never had a problem with it.
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Is Maximus as Great as The Reviews Say?
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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. -
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).
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Quote: 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.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.
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.
Try it! Don't think U will be disappointed....:)
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Maximus
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Does Maximus come in any other size bottles? I feel like 8 oz. would be a lot for me to use before it goes bad. Also, it seems like a big bottle to store somewhere discrete.
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It really isn't very big - I have mine it a bedside drawer. Maximus is so thick that you don't have to worry about it leaking unless you really press on the bottle. If my mind isn't playing tricks on me, the bottle is about 2-3/4" in diameter and 4-1/2 to 5 inches tall (including pump), and I think it's closer to 4.5
I think mine's good to 2013 or something (I'm not at home now, but I can check later), so I wouldn't worry about it going bad -
Quote: It really isn't very big - I have mine it a bedside drawer. Maximus is so thick that you don't have to worry about it leaking unless you really press on the bottle. If my mind isn't playing tricks on me, the bottle is about 2-3/4" in diameter and 4-1/2 to 5 inches tall (including pump), and I think it's closer to 4.5Oh, ok. For some reason 8 oz seems a lot bigger to me. lol
I think mine's good to 2013 or something (I'm not at home now, but I can check later), so I wouldn't worry about it going bad
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Agreed! Thanks for the great review!
Great review!
I'm so torn between the Maximus or the Sliquid! Thanks for the great review
I'd go for Sliquid Ride H2O over Maximus.
Thanks for the comments!
Interesting, not sure if it's parabens or glycerin my vadge doesn't like..great review!
Very good review
Great review, this definitely looks like a good lubricant.
Sorry it doesn't work for you anally. But thanks for the review.
Thanks for the review!