Goes from potentially perfect to a big gloopy mess in minutes

Astroglide isn't terrible, however, it's not all that great either. If you need lube fast and you don't really care about mess or needing to reapply, this will get the job done. As for everyone else, there are better lubes out there for the same price, so why settle for mediocre?
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Pros
Available at most drug and retail stores, not greasy, easy to clean up
Cons
Doesn't last very long, can turn into a big gloopy mess.
Rating by reviewer:
3
useful review

Use

Astroglide is a waterbased lube which can be used with condoms, all toys and is easy to clean up. It's easily available nationwide in most retail and drug stores and is fairly cheap. It does get the job done, in that it is slick and provides lubrication, somewhat. For quickies, handjobs, fingering or shorter toy play sessions, I can see how Astroglide would work fine for some people. It absorbs very fast, so anything longer requires reapplications.
    • Foreplay
    • Masturbation
    • Sex

Texture / Consistency / Thickness / Viscosity

This lube is very thin, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. My first impression was that it is very similar to the consistency of natural vaginal lubrication and a little of this stuff tends to go a long way. It's very slick so if you accidentally get too much out of the bottle (which is very easy to do!), it can get very messy fast. Even though you only need a little to get a toy or a partner all ready to go, it gets absorbed very fast. I found that I had to stop and reapply before I was finished. Depending on how long I wanted to play with my toys, sometimes it would be multiple times. Adding more lube either at the start or when reapplying, just created a gloopy, sticky mess!
    • Slick
    • Sticky
    • Thin

Taste / Aroma

Even though it has a faint smell, it's barely noticeable. It reminds me a little of the cheap generic soap in public restrooms. The taste is very bitter and unpleasant so I wouldn't recommend using it if any oral is planned.
    • Bad taste
    • Light smell

Performance

I wanted something that wasn't sticky and would last a long time without having to reapply. Sadly, Astroglide didn't fulfill either of these wants. Initially, the lube goes on slick and is almost like natural lubrication. It would be wonderful if this continued, but it starts to get absorbed and wear off after around 10-15 minutes. I mostly use this during toy play and, depending on my mood, I need a lube that lasts anywhere from 30mins-2hrs. Having to stop to reapply multiple times is a hassle, not to mention very messy. By the end of things, you either end up dry and sore or end up with sticky lube EVERYWHERE. Thankfully, it is waterbased and can be washed off easily with soap and water. I tried it a couple times while having regular vaginal sex with my boyfriend and it didn't really add any extra lubrication because it was absorbed incredibly fast.
    • Gets sticky
    • Needs to be washed off with soap and water
    • Reapply often

Packaging

The bottle has a flip top and squeezing the bottle can be quite tricky, especially if you already have lube on your hands! It seems like you either get too little or too much at one time, and if you need to stop to reapply, it can get very frustrating getting the right amount. A pump bottle would work a little better, but I would imagine that it would have it's own set of problems due to the thin consistency of the lube.
    • Messy dispenser
    • Not discreet
Follow-up commentary
Still a gloopy sticky mess. For some reason the top slightly opened while it was in my toy box and it went everywhere! It was incredibly tough to clean because this was so sticky. After trying other lubes, I don't think I'll ever go back.
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  • Contributor: Shellz31
    Thanks for your first review - welcome to Eden!
    I like the look of the bottle but doesn't sound worth the drama. Ewwwww - pulic restroom soap smell. That would break my mood totally....lol.
  • Contributor: ~LaUr3n~
    Excellent first review!
  • Contributor: Lunacy Setting in
    I agree with everything you said here, I had the same lousy experiences with Astroglide. 'Twas unfortunate.

    Welcome to Eden by the way :]
  • Contributor: Kimbertrees
    Great review!
  • Contributor: DeliciousSurprise
    Welcome to Eden! Good review.
  • Contributor: Danielle1220
    Welcome! Great review!!
  • Contributor: Liz2
    Thanks for the review! Confirmed why I gave up on Astroglide in the past. I so remembe the uncomfortable sticky feeling....
  • Contributor: P'Gell
    Great for a first review! Welcome to Eden.

    Astroglide, like you said, is a good mediocre lube, I prefer the Green Cap, which is glycerin and paraben free, as I am sensitive to chemicals as these, as are many people. I certainly liked Astroglide more before I knew the myriad of lubes that are out there. The Astroglide Anal Shooters, however, are still one of our favorites, but only for anal play and sex.

    The search for the perfect lube goes on. Eden has many, so you can experiment and play and find what works for you.
  • Contributor: Sera
    Good review!
  • Contributor: RosesThorns
    Thanks for the review!
  • Contributor: ShadowKitten
    Yup that's a pretty accurate review of Astroglide, I used to use it because it was cheap and I couldn't find anything better...well, until I found Wet Light and haven't left it since ^^
    thanks for the review
  • Contributor: Review It
    GOOD REVIEW.
  • Contributor: BlooJay
    Thx for the review!
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