JO H20 Lubricant 2oz

The 2 oz JO H2O is the in-between bottle of System JO's original water-based formula: bigger than a travel sample, smaller than a bedside refill. As a personal lubricant it does one thing simply, a clear and unflavoured glide that rinses away with water. This size suits people who use lube now and then, couples who want one bottle in the nightstand, and anyone moving up from the 1 oz.

A plain personal lubricant, on purpose

There's no flavour, no warming or cooling ingredient and no scent. JO makes H2O without silicones, artificial fragrances or hormones, and describes the feel as non-sticky and non-staining. That plainness is useful: it's the bottle you can hand to a new partner without explaining what it does, and it won't clash with a flavoured product if you also use one.

Where the 2 oz fits

Two ounces lasts a good while with occasional use and still fits in a toiletry bag, so it covers both home and weekends away. It's a reasonable size for checking how quickly you actually get through lube before you buy in bulk. If it disappears fast, the 8 oz or 16 oz bottles are the same formula with less packaging per millilitre. If you only need something for a trip, the 1 oz is smaller.

Using it with partners and toys

• Apply a small amount with fingers to skin or to a toy, then add more as needed.
• When it starts to feel dry, try a few drops of water before applying another layer. Water-based glide comes back with moisture.
• JO lists compatibility with latex, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms, and with all toy materials including silicone.
• For long sessions or water play, a silicone lube will last longer; H2O rinses off in the shower.

What's in it

Five ingredients: glycerin, water, a cellulose gum thickener and two paraben preservatives (listed in full under Specifications). That makes it unsuitable for anyone avoiding parabens or glycerin. JO's guidance is to stop using any lubricant that causes irritation or discomfort. It is not a contraceptive or spermicide.

Sharing a bottle as a couple

Because it is unflavoured and unscented, H2O is an easy bottle for two people to agree on. It doesn't change the taste of skin, it won't compete with a perfume or massage oil, and it goes on either partner's toys without checking the material first. Keep it somewhere you can both reach without getting up, such as the bedside drawer. If one of you prefers a thicker feel for particular kinds of play, adding a gel alongside it is simpler than replacing the bottle you both already like.

Care and storage

Keep the cap closed and the bottle at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Lube left open can thicken or collect lint around the nozzle; a quick wipe keeps it clean. After use, warm water is all you need for skin and toys, though a mild soap helps remove residue from textured toy surfaces. Watch for drips on tile or wood floors, which become very slippery.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, H2O collection
• Type: unflavoured water-based personal lubricant
• Size: 2 fl oz (60 mL)
• Ingredients: Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Cellulose Gum/Carboxymethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
• Made without: silicones, artificial fragrances, hormones (per JO)
• Condoms: latex, polyisoprene, polyurethane (per JO)
• Made in the USA
• Also in: 1, 4, 8 and 16 fl oz

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