Intamo Wild Thing Oil-Based Lubricant

Intamo Wild Thing is a plant-based oil-based lubricant for people who want a slow, cushioned glide that stays put instead of drying out halfway through. There is no water or silicone in it at all: the formula is a short blend of four oils, poured into a glass bottle that looks more like a bath oil than a lube, so it can sit on a nightstand without drawing questions.

What's in the bottle

Intamo lists four ingredients, and every one of them is an oil: sesame oil, MCT fractionated coconut oil, organic hemp-seed oil and vitamin E oil, which the maker says acts as a natural preservative. That short list is useful if you like to know exactly what goes on your skin. It also means anyone with a sesame, hemp or coconut sensitivity can rule it in or out at a glance. If you've reacted to any of those before, pick a different formula.

How an oil-based lubricant feels next to water or silicone

Water-based gels feel light and wet, then gradually soak in or evaporate, so you keep topping them up. Silicone lube is thin and very slick. An oil sits somewhere else: richer and more cushioned, closer to a massage oil, with a glide that keeps going. Intamo describes Wild Thing as silky with a subtle warm feel on the skin, and formulated it for long sessions with few reapplications. Because it doesn't dry out, it moves easily from a back rub to hands-on play without a change of bottle.

Condoms, toys and what to avoid

The most important point first: Intamo states that Wild Thing is not compatible with latex condoms. Oil weakens latex, so if you rely on latex condoms or dental dams, reach for Intamo's water-based Smooth Operator instead. If you use non-latex condoms, check the packet says they can be used with oil-based lubricants before combining the two.

For toys, Intamo doesn't publish a compatibility list. Glass and stainless steel pair well with oils and wipe clean easily. With silicone toys, try a little on the base first and wash the toy thoroughly afterwards, since oil takes more soap to shift than a water-based gel.

Getting the amount right

Start with a few drops; an oil spreads much further than a gel of the same size. Warm it between your palms before applying, and add more only when the glide begins to drag. Oils can mark cotton sheets and silk, so a dark towel underneath saves laundry. Water in the shower or bath won't rinse it away quickly, which some people like and others don't. Afterwards, wash skin with warm water and a gentle soap.

Who it suits, and who should pick another lube

Wild Thing makes sense for skin-on-skin play, hand play and long sessions where stopping to reapply breaks the mood. It also appeals to anyone who prefers a short, recognizable ingredient list over gels with thickeners. It's the wrong choice if you use latex barriers, if you want something that rinses off in seconds, or if you mostly play with silicone toys and don't want the extra washing. Keep the bottle capped and out of direct sunlight, as you would a kitchen oil, and wrap the glass in a sock or pouch if it's going into a bag.

Specifications

• Brand: Intamo
• Type: oil-based personal lubricant, plant-based formula
• Ingredients listed by the maker: sesame oil, MCT fractionated coconut oil, organic hemp-seed oil, vitamin E oil
• Condoms: not compatible with latex
• Packaging: glass bottle
• Water-based alternative from the same brand: Intamo Smooth Operator

Weighing up bases before you buy? Our lubricant guide compares water, silicone and oil side by side, or browse more organic lubricants and the full Intamo range.