It’s no secret that personal lubricants add slickness to one’s sexual experience. Adding a drop or two to the vagina or anus — or even to one’s own hand during masturbation— allows sex parts to glide into position with ease and makes sex itself more pleasurable.

Think, if you will, of the pistons in your car’s engine. When the motor is well-oiled, your car runs efficiently with minimal wear and tear. Your body is no different.

Keeping a bottle of lube around for those special moments is good practice for maintaining your tip-top performance. And with so many personal lubricants available, you’re sure to find just the right one that fits your needs and lifestyle.

MOIST Flavored Lubricant contains PLANT derived glycerin.

Basically, there are two different types of lube available — water-base or silicone-based. While silicone-based is super-slick and long-lasting, it can be less easy to clean up. Water-based lubes are prepared with a compound called Glycerin. Glycerin adds a lasting viscosity feature to lube while still being water soluble thus making it easier to wash off. Through the wonder of modern science, there is even a Glycerin-free formula available that is just as effective.

MOIST Free contains no glycerin.

Frequently, we are asked where the Glycerin in one of our most popular lubricants — MOIST® — is derived from. This is a valid question since, after all, with water-based lube, we are applying it onto our most private areas. Below are some facts that will shed light on our intimate friend Glycerin.

Glycerin is a fatty compound that is a by-product of soap and biodiesel manufacturing — those of which are primarily derived from animal fat and vegetable oil. While that may sound like a harsh beginning, the by-product itself is colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting and is FDA-classified as a “caloric macronutrient” — which means that it is safe for human consumption and application. This compound is used in a vast array of everyday items ranging from food and beverage products to personal care lotions and creams. Glycerin is perfectly suited for lube because of its slick and smooth consistency. The Glycerin used in Pipedream’s MOIST® lube is plant-derived — which is great news for you animal lovers and vegetarians!

MOIST Voted Best Lubricant by Women's Health Magazine

Pipedream’s MOIST® lube — voted BEST Lubricant by Women’s Health Magazine — is available in various formulations, shapes and sizes. Extreme® MOIST® Lube is available in the handy 4oz size. MOIST® Anal Lube is specially formulated for anal pleasures, and is also available in the 4oz size. For those of you on the go, MOIST® Anal Lube Insertz™ makes those anal encounters easy. Our Glycerin-free MOIST® Free is specially formulated for women and anyone who has an allergy to glycerin. It’s also long-lasting, condom compatible and water-soluble. Or for those of you who like to dish around the water cooler, try the MOIST® Lube Dispenser. It’s the refreshing splash of lube you and your sex partners have been waiting for!