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System JO H2O Anal Warming is a water-based anal lubricant with a gentle heat built in. The warmth comes from capsicum fruit extract, the same plant family as chili peppers, mixed into a glycerin-based glide. This 2 oz bottle is the smaller of the two sizes, a good way to find out whether you enjoy a warming lube before buying more.
Capsicum extract produces a warm feeling on contact with skin; it isn't heat in the thermometer sense, but a sensation. Friction and breath can make it more noticeable. How warm it feels varies from person to person and from one area of the body to another, so treat the first time as a test run. Start with a small amount, wait a minute, and add more only once you know how it feels on you.
If the warmth is too much, rinse the area with cool water. Wiping alone tends to spread it rather than remove it.
Because of the pepper extract, a patch test matters more here than with a plain lube. Retail listings for this product advise trying a little on the inner forearm before first use, avoiding contact with eyes, and not using it on broken or irritated skin. Stop if you notice redness, burning or irritation. Anyone who reacts to spicy foods on the skin, or to capsicum creams, should probably choose an unscented, non-warming option instead.
Underneath the warmth, it's a silky, glycerin-based gel with a cushioned feel that doesn't turn sticky. It's thicker than a basic liquid lube but not as dense as JO's Anal Thick. As with any water-based product, it soaks in over time: top up when glide fades, or add a few drops of water. Washing hands after applying is a good habit, so the warming extract doesn't end up near your eyes.
Leave it on the shelf if you want something for oral play, since the pepper extract is a sensation ingredient, not a flavour. The same goes for very reactive skin, or for anyone new to anal play who would rather learn how it feels without an added sensation. A plain water-based anal lube is the simpler start in those cases, and warming can wait until you know your preferences.
The formula contains no silicone, so it can go on silicone plugs, beads and prostate toys as well as glass and metal. The European pharmacy listing we checked describes it as suitable for use with condoms, dental dams and toys, and specifically with latex condoms. It is not a contraceptive.
The 2 oz bottle is the one to choose first: warming lube is a matter of taste, and a smaller bottle limits the risk. Once you know you like it, the 4 oz H2O Anal Warming holds the same formula. If heat isn't for you, the H2O Anal Cooling offers the opposite sensation.
Explore more warming lubes and anal lubes, or read our anal play guide.
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