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JO Anal H2O is a water-based anal lube from System JO with a thicker, silky body made from plant-based glycerin. It gives a long, smooth glide without stickiness, and it contains no numbing agents, so you stay aware of how your body feels. This 2 oz bottle is a handy size for trying it out or for a travel bag, and it suits beginners and regulars alike.
The anus doesn't make its own lubrication, and its tissue is delicate. That's why lube designed for anal play is thicker than a standard water-based formula: it cushions more and stays put longer. JO Anal H2O has what JO calls a silky, buttery body, which sits between a thin liquid and a heavy gel. It spreads easily but doesn't run off straight away, and it stays slippery for a good while before you need to reapply.
Some anal lubes contain desensitising ingredients. JO Anal H2O doesn't. Feeling what's happening is important during anal play: discomfort is your body's signal to slow down, add lube or stop, and numbing it can lead to small injuries. With a non-numbing lube, comfort comes from preparation instead, through warming up, relaxing and using plenty of lube.
Be generous. Apply a good amount to the anus and around the entrance, and coat the toy, finger or condom too. Start slowly with a finger or a small toy before anything bigger. Because water-based lube gradually absorbs, top it up whenever you feel any drag rather than pushing through. Keep the bottle within reach so you don't have to break the mood to find it. The 2 oz bottle is small enough to hold in one hand, which helps when you're applying it mid-session, and it slips easily into a bedside drawer or toiletry bag.
Silicone lubes last longer because they don't absorb, but they need soap to wash off and aren't a good match for silicone plugs and dildos. A water-based formula like this one trades some staying power for flexibility: it works with every toy you're likely to own, wipes away with water and doesn't leave a slick film on the floor. If most of your anal toys are silicone, water-based is the simpler choice to keep by the bed.
JO describes it as toy friendly and compatible with most materials, which includes silicone, and water-based lube is the safe choice for silicone toys. Water-based formulas are generally compatible with latex condoms, though JO doesn't spell out condom use on this listing. It cleans off skin, toys and sheets with water, and it doesn't leave a tacky film once it dries.
The formula is short: glycerin, water, cellulose gum, methylparaben and propylparaben. The glycerin is plant-based. If you're sensitive to glycerin or parabens, patch-test first. JO Anal H2O also comes in 4 oz and 8 oz bottles; the 2 oz is the one to try first or to pack.
Shop more from JO lubricants and our lubes for anal play, or read the guide to anal play.
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