Pjur Aqua Naked Water Based Lubricant

pjur Aqua Naked is a water based lubricant built around a short ingredient list and very little else. pjur leaves out glycerin, parabens, paraffins, fats, synthetic colours and preservatives, so this 100 ml bottle is the one to look at if you read labels carefully or simply want a lube that feels like nothing has been added. The texture is the other draw: thin enough to spread easily, slick enough to stay useful.

What "Naked" means on the label

The name refers to what's missing. Many water-based gels rely on glycerin for slip and on preservatives for shelf life. Aqua Naked does without both, using water, propylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, two plant-derived thickeners, a little sodium saccharin and citric acid. There's no fragrance or colour, so it looks clear and has almost no smell. pjur says the formula is dermatologically tested. If you want a lube that stays in the background, this is the type to choose.

How it feels in use

It goes on cool and smooth, with a light gel body that doesn't drip off your fingers straight away. On skin it feels silky rather than wet, and it doesn't leave a greasy film on sheets. Like any water-based formula it slowly absorbs, so for longer sessions you'll add a little more. A thin layer is usually enough; pile it on and the excess just gets messy.

Good uses for this water based lubricant

• Everyday penetrative sex, solo or with a partner
• Silicone toys, where a silicone lube might not be compatible
• Condom use: pjur lists it as compatible with natural rubber latex and polyisoprene condoms
• Hand play and massage of intimate areas where you don't want a scent

It isn't the obvious pick for long anal sessions or water play. A thicker gel or a silicone-based lube holds up better for those, and water washes this formula away quickly in the shower.

Aqua Naked vs other pjur Aqua bottles

The standard pjur Aqua is the long-running original, while Aqua Aloe Vera adds aloe for people who like that ingredient. Naked is the stripped-back version of the family, made for shoppers who would rather avoid extras entirely. All three are water-based and toy-friendly, so the choice comes down to how short you want the ingredient list to be. If you are buying for a partner and don't know their preferences, Naked is the safest middle ground because there is so little in it to object to.

Using and storing it

Unscrew the cap, squeeze out a small amount, warm it between your fingers and apply where you need it. Reapply as often as you like. It is very slippery on hard surfaces, so wipe drips off floors, tubs and phone screens straight away. Replace the cap after use and keep the bottle somewhere cool and dry. pjur notes it isn't a contraceptive and contains no spermicide, and it shouldn't be used on irritated skin or near the eyes.

Specifications

• Brand: pjur, Aqua range
• Type: water-based personal lubricant
• Size: 100 ml (3.4 fl oz)
• Ingredients: aqua, propylene glycol, ethoxydiglycol, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium saccharin, citric acid
• Free of: glycerin, parabens, paraffins, fat, synthetic colour, preservatives
• Condoms: natural rubber latex and polyisoprene (not polyurethane)
• Scent/colour: none, clear gel

Not sure which base suits your toys? See our guide to lube for sex toys or compare everything in water-based lubes and the full pjur range.