JO Renew Vaginal Moisturizer

JO Renew is a vaginal moisturizer from System JO: a rich, drip-free cream made for everyday comfort rather than for glide during sex. It's infused with vitamin E and gentle moisturizers including aloe vera, bisabolol and cucumber, and it suits anyone who wants a regular moisturizing routine alongside, not instead of, their usual lube.

Moisturizer or lube: what's the difference?

A lube is something you add right before or during sex for glide. A vaginal moisturizer is used on its own schedule, often daily or every few days, to add moisture and keep things feeling comfortable whether or not sex is on the agenda. JO Renew sits in the second group. It's a rich, silky cream rather than a slippery gel, so it isn't designed to replace a lubricant during sex. Many people use both: Renew as a routine, and a separate lube when they want extra slip.

How to apply it

The cream is drip-free, so it stays where you put it and doesn't run. With clean hands, apply a small amount to the vulva and just inside the vaginal opening. Start with a little and see how your body responds before using more. Because it's thick, it's easy to use at night before bed or in the morning, and you don't need to rinse it off afterwards. Wash your hands before and after applying it.

What's in it

Renew blends moisturizers including bisabolol, aloe vera and cucumber fruit extract, with vitamin E. The base is water with silicones (cyclopentasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane and dimethiconol) and glycerin. Preservatives include diazolidinyl urea, benzyl alcohol, methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone. If you have sensitive skin or known allergies to any of these, check the full list before use, and try a small patch on your inner arm first. Because it contains silicones, avoid letting it coat silicone toys.

When to check in with a professional

Dryness has lots of everyday causes, but if it's new, painful or doesn't settle, talk to a doctor or nurse. They can help you work out what's going on and whether a moisturizer like this is the right fit. Stop using it if you notice burning, itching or redness.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, Renew
• Type: vaginal moisturizing cream for external and internal use
• Size: 4 oz
• Key ingredients: bisabolol, aloe vera, cucumber fruit extract, vitamin E
• Base: water with silicones and glycerin
• Texture: rich, silky, drip-free cream

See more from JO, browse our lubes and lotions, or read our guide to choosing a lubricant.