Wet Platinum Silicone Lubricant 9 Fl. Oz.

Wet Platinum is a pure silicone lubricant from Wet, made by Trigg Laboratories, and this 9 fl oz bottle is the size to pick up once you already know you like it. Silicone sits on the skin rather than soaking in, so a small amount keeps things slick through a long session, and it keeps working in the shower where water-based gels rinse straight off.

How this silicone lubricant feels

The formula is clear and unscented, with a thin, silky glide rather than a thick gel. It spreads much further than you expect: start with a few drops, warm them between your fingers and add more only when you need it. Because silicone doesn't evaporate, it won't turn tacky halfway through, and you rarely have to stop and reapply. Being concentrated, a 9 oz bottle lasts far longer than the same volume of water-based gel; for a toy or a condom, a coin-sized drop is usually plenty. Wet describes it as oil-free and paraben-free. It's also unflavoured, so for oral play a flavoured water-based lube is the better match.

Where it earns its place

Long sessions, handjobs and massage-style touch, masturbation and anal play are where a lube that stays put makes a real difference. Water is the other big one: in the shower, bath or hot tub, silicone holds its slip instead of washing away. Wet states that the formula can be used with condoms, and unlike oil it won't break down latex.

Toys: check the material first

Silicone lube can leave the surface of some silicone toys gummy or rough, and Wet's own label warns against combining it with other silicone products. Glass, stainless steel, hard ABS plastic and ceramic toys are a natural pairing: the glide lasts and nothing reacts. If your toy is silicone, or you aren't sure what it's made of, dab a little on the base and check it after an hour, or reach for a water-based formula instead. Our guide to matching lube to your toys walks through each material.

Clean-up and spills

Silicone won't rinse off with water alone. Wash skin with warm water and soap, and clean glass or metal toys the same way. It can mark some fabrics, so lay a towel down and try it on a hidden corner of the sheets before relying on it. On tile or the floor of a tub it is very slippery; wipe up drips with soap straight after shower play.

Storing a 9 oz bottle

Pure silicone is runnier than gel and creeps past caps when a bottle lies on its side, so keep this one upright with the lid closed firmly. Store it at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sun. If you'd like a smaller bottle for the bedside drawer or a weekend bag, the 3 fl oz Wet Platinum is easy to refill from this one, while the 1 gallon size suits anyone who goes through it quickly.

Specifications

• Brand: Wet (Trigg Laboratories), Platinum line
• Type: pure silicone-based lubricant
• Size: 9 fl oz, as listed
• Ingredients (per retailer listings; packaging may vary): dimethicone, cyclomethicone, dimethiconol, phenyl trimethicone, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
• Wet describes it as oil-free, paraben-free, vegan, gluten-free and kosher
• Condoms: Wet says it can be used with condoms
• Toys: glass, metal and hard plastic; patch-test silicone toys
• Scent and flavour: none
• Made in the USA

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