CARNAL NATION

To be truly honest, I snobbishly turn my nose up at lubes that "do things." I guess I am prejudiced against the idea of putting substances on my genitals that have been designed to heat, cool, or have some type of function that is not produced solely by my body. My worry about putting chemicals on my intimate parts is well justified since my body once had an allergic reaction to a flavored lube. That was not a fun ER visit to say the least, so I now err on the side of caution.

When I received the Stimulating O Gel from Sliquid, a company that has developed my new favorite organic water-based lube, my worries about a possible hospital trip were greatly lessened when I read the ingredients. I was actually able to pronounce most of the names, and its smell is very appealing. This surprised me. I am very picky about scents, and I really enjoyed the aroma. It made me want more. I applied a small dab of the clear gel directly under the hood of my clit and waited without touching myself. I wanted to concentrate on feeling the sensation of the gel itself initially before I added more stimulation (such as my fingers or a vibe). I quickly began to feel a slightly cool, almost crisp sensation on my clit. I relaxed instantly and began applying more gel not only to my naked clit but also my lips and anus. It was delightfully cool but not too intense, for which I was relieved. I didn't want any sensation that was too intense. Instead, application of the Sliquid Stimulating O Gel was as if my nether regions had swallowed a mild peppermint.

When I finally did rub my clit with my finger and used a high-powered vibe, I was pleasantly surprised to feel that the intensity of the lube didn’t change. It is not activated by friction, so it remained the same subtle coolness after play. It lasted at its peak intensity for about 15 minutes to half an hour, but I could still feel the touch of its subtle, cool kiss after an hour or two. This is why I use Dr. Brommer’s peppermint soap in the shower for all my nooks and crannies. I like the fresh and clean feeling of waking my genitals up the same way many people use caffeine each morning.