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Wet Original is the plain, all-purpose water based lubricant that a lot of people keep on the nightstand without thinking twice about it. This 9 oz bottle sits in the middle of the Wet Original range: big enough to last through regular use with a partner or with toys, small enough that it gets used up long before it has a chance to go stale. The formula is a clear gel rather than a runny liquid, so it stays where you put it instead of sliding off your fingers.
Squeeze a little onto your palm and you'll notice it holds a soft bead rather than spreading straight out. Rub it between two fingers and it turns smooth and slippery, without the sticky, tacky finish that cheaper water-based formulas can leave behind. It has no added scent or flavour, so it doesn't compete with anything else in the room. Because it's a gel, a small amount goes further than you'd expect, and there are fewer drips onto the sheets.
Like every water-based formula, it slowly soaks in and evaporates during long sessions. When it starts to feel tacky, a few drops of water or a fresh dab of gel brings the glide back, so there's no need to wipe it off and start over.
Water-based lube is the safe default for toy owners. It won't react with silicone, so you can use it on your softest dual-density dildo without worrying about the surface turning gummy. It is just as comfortable on glass, stainless steel, ABS plastic and TPE. Wet lists it as friendly with latex, which matters if you use latex condoms or gloves; oil-based products are the ones that can weaken latex, and this isn't one of them.
It works for solo play, partnered sex, hand play and toys alike. For anal play it does the job, but plan to reapply more often, since water-based lube absorbs faster there than it does elsewhere.
One retailer lists the formula as glycerin, water, pentylene glycol, cellulose gum and potassium sorbate. That short list is reassuring, but glycerin is worth knowing about: some people who are prone to irritation prefer a glycerin-free lube. If that's you, try a small amount on the inside of your wrist first, or look at a glycerin-free formula such as Sliquid H2O. Always check the label on the bottle, since packaging and formulas can be updated.
Wet Original rinses off skin and toys with warm water and doesn't leave an oily film on fabric. Wipe the cap before closing it so the threads don't get gummy, and keep the bottle at room temperature, out of direct sun. If the gel thickens after a long time on the shelf, a few drops of warm water and a good shake will loosen it again.
If you're not sure you'll like the texture, the 4.2 oz bottle is a cheaper way to find out. Households that go through lube quickly can step up to the 16 oz bottle or the 32 oz size.
Not sure which formula you need? Our guide to lube for sex toys explains the differences, or compare more water-based lubes.
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