Maximus - lubricant by Bodywise Limited - review by Elodie

Maximus - lubricant Lubricant by Bodywise Limited
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Lubricant by Bodywise Limited

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If you're looking for a basic, glycerin-free, water-based lube, Maximus will serve you well. It's excellent for vaginal sex and compatible with all toys. Plus you can make lots of silly jokes about the name.
Published: May 1, 2010
Pros:
Perfect consistency for vaginal intercourse, light scent, can be used with all toys.
Cons:
Useless in water, tastes horrible.
Rating by reviewer:
5
extremely useful review

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A virtual cookie to anyone who gets the title reference.

Maximus is a relatively thick water-based lubricant made for both vaginal and anal use, with a partner or with toys. It's safe to use with every kind of toy, including those made of silicone. The manufacturer claims Maximus is biostatic, and will not spread bacteria and germs. Maximus is safe to use with condoms.

Maximus is L-arginine and glycerin free, and has no added fragrance. Its ingredients are: Highly Purified Water, Propylene Glycol Cellulose Polymer, Di Sodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben. If you have problems with parabens or any of the other ingredients, this is not the lube for you. I'm allergic to all kinds of weird stuff (like aloe), and Maximus works well with my system, but that doesn't mean it will work with everyone's.
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    • Sex

Texture / Consistency / Thickness / Viscosity

Maximus is silky, neither too runny nor too thick. It comes pretty close to both female and uncircumcised male natural lubrication. It stays where you put it. This lube isn't sticky at all, and it keeps the genitals just slippery enough.
    • Slick
    • Smooth

Taste / Aroma

Maximus has a light, clean, mild scent. I have a strong sense of smell and allergic reactions to a wide range of scents, and I find its scent both faint and pleasant, if a bit reminiscent of tile cleaner. My boyfriend doesn't notice any smell. I tasted Maximus just for this review, and it tastes like tile cleaner too. The things I do for science. I tried to get my boyfriend to taste it, and he said science would somehow have to get along without him. While it's safe to ingest, it tastes terrible, and the taste lingered even after I ate M&Ms, so unless you really want to do some janitorial roleplaying, I recommend finding a different lube for oral sex.
    • Light smell

Performance

My boyfriend and I find that about a lima bean's worth of Maximus lasts long enough for an entire round of vaginal intercourse, including position changes. I sometimes need a smidgen more with my toys. It doesn't stain, and doesn't need to be washed off after use; it will just absorb into the skin. Because we use so little, and it stays in place so well, none of it gets on our sheets, carpet or couch. I don't notice it's there after I'm done with it. The very mild wipes I use for after-sex clean-up remove all traces of Maximus.

Maximus performs just like a lube should. It reduces friction, feels natural, and makes everything more comfortable. It quietly smooths the way, and lets you forget it's there while it does its job. My boyfriend agrees with me about its performance, and adds, "it's got a funny name."
    • Absorbs into skin nicely
    • Feels natural
    • Long lasting

Packaging

My 8.45 fluid ounce bottle of Maximus came in a clear pump bottle. The pump was taped down for safe transport. The front of the bottle proclaims "MAXIMUS" in one of those "Roman" fonts, and informs us that it contains a water-based sensual lubricant. The expiration date (5 years hence) is clearly marked, which is a definite plus. The pump makes the lube easy to dispense one-handed, in any amount you wish to use. The bottle doesn't leak.

The front of Maximus's bottle also has a drawing of half a Greek Ionic column on its front, though it appears upside-down for some reason. On the side of the bottle is a picture of an urn that also looks more Greek than Roman. On this urn, two people in funny hats are sticking long sticks into another urn. I wonder if there's a picture of two people in funny hats sticking long sticks into the urn on the picture on the urn, and so on, in an Escher-like infinity. Anyway, the back of the bottle lists the ingredients and the contact information for the company Bodywise Limited, which produces the lube.

Maximus's bottle makes no apologies for its contents. If you're shy about your sex life, you'll need to find somewhere to hide the bottle. Though being shy about MAXIMUS seems counter-intuitive somehow.
    • Does not leak
    • Easy to use / dispense
    • Not discreet

Personal comments

I needed a water-based glycerin-free lubricant with no aloe. I wanted something basic and not too expensive for vaginal intercourse and playing with toys. I've use KY Jelly and Liquid Silk in the past, and didn't have very good experiences with them. Out of the highly-rated lubes Eden Fantasys carries that fit my requirements, I chose Maximus partly based on price, and partly because the name makes me giggle. I'm glad I did: I think this will be my basic go-to lube for a long time to come.
This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.
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Elodie
Reviewed by Elodie (Eden Advanced reviewer) "Aim high. You may still miss the target but at least you won’t shoot your foot off." – Elli Quinn
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Miss Cinnamon (verified)

Great review! I love Maximus myself.

05/01/2010
Jessica Elizabeth (verified)

Great review! We are forever looking for new glycerin free water based lubes. I may have to try this one soon!

05/01/2010
Kayla (verified)

Great review. I'd want a mention of whether it left any mess on any material it touched, but otherwise, I can't find anything missing. I am curious, if you don't mind sharing, why you dislike lubricants with aloe? Allergic perhaps? I've found that aloe makes the clean-up so much less annoying since I know it will soften my skin.

05/01/2010
Elodie (verified)

Mistress Kay: I'll edit in clearer info about its messiness (or lack thereof). And yeah, I'm allergic to aloe. It makes finding certain kinds of products, like lube, a real pain.

Thanks all

05/01/2010
Airen Wolf (verified)

MMMhmmm I need to stop procrastinating and buy some of this. Great review!

05/02/2010
Stripers (verified)

Great review, very informative....this stuff is great

05/02/2010
Gardenvy (verified)

Great review Elodie

05/02/2010
NuMe (verified)

Very nice review!

05/02/2010
Elodie (verified)

Airen: yep, you do

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!

05/02/2010
Sammi (verified)

Great review!

05/02/2010
seaofneptune (verified)

I really like this lube, great review by the way!

05/03/2010
Elodie (verified)

Thanks Sammi and seaofneptune .

05/03/2010
Lady Evyl (verified)

Very nice review. I am a fan of that lube.

05/16/2010
big b (verified)

you sold me

05/24/2011
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  • #AskEden - Back in stock before promotion ends?
    • Any idea of this is going to come back into stock before the Set the Mood promotion ends?
    • Customer service will be able to tell you if you send in a support ticket! :)
    • Great answer Indiglo!

      You can submit a ticket here!

      #AskEden
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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?
    • 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.
    • 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?
    • 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).
    • 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.

      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.
      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....:)
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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.
    • 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 4.5

      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
      Oh, ok. For some reason 8 oz seems a lot bigger to me. lol
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