Astroglide

Does anyone besides me find that Astroglide makes their butt itchy sometimes?

Anne B.,

Nope, and I've been using Astroglide for years. Your post made me curious so I went to the Astroglide web site and looked at the FAQs.

Q. Can Astroglide cause irritation?

A: Astroglide does not contain fragrances, colorings or other ingredients that are common irritants, however, any topical product can cause irritation. If you feel that you may be sensitive to one of the ingredients, discontinue use.

A run-of-the-mill answer.

Have you had this problem with other personal lubricants or just Astroglide? If it were me, I'd switch. Who wants to be itchy!

Arianna

P.S. - For those who are interested in trying Astroglide, while I was at their web site I noticed that you can order a free sample by filling out a simple online form.

My wife & I found another alternative called Carageenan, available at Fred Meyers and a few drug stores. It's made from a seaweed product that also is used in ice cream to give it its characteristic smoothness.

We like it a lot, and it's not as "oily" feeling as KY or Astroglide.

Astroglide has very high substantivity, especially when applied to dry skin. The polymers it contains are hydroscopic, which is what makes it so slippery, and if you don't thoroughly remove it, your perspiration can keep the residual astroglide hydrated, which may cause irritation, similar to diaper rash, especially in areas where skin contacts skin.

I don't have any Astroglide to try, but I found a cheap lube knock off of Ky and other brands makes me itch like mad. If I leave it on any length of time. Even if I wash it off with soap rather quickly, I still get a itch and have to scratch like mad. That is why I have switched to Surgilube. I like the smell of it and I haven't had any itching problem.

Have to try Astroglide again. Just to see what happens.

Astraglide does contain glycerine; using 5 ml internally is irritating in

my case.

I've used 'J Lube' with success. To quote the label "A hand lubricant concentrate for the veterinarian". Manufactured for Jorgensen Laboratories of Loveland(!), Colorado. I purchased the 284gm bottle of powder at a toy store several years ago (for $5-$6 IIRC) and still have half remaining. Contains Polyethelene Polymer 25%, Dispersing Agent 75%. A small amount mixed with water is as slick as snail snot, with significant cling and durability. (Think vet reaching into a cow to assist with a problem birth.) A bit of salt is recommended to aid removal; I've found Boraxo to work fairly well. I suspect that there is ion donation required for removal. If mixed in advance, it tends to become more viscous with the passage of time (as does tahini). Hey, now I'm craving falafel.

Moved from Astro to ID Glide and have been happy! 😉

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. . . . [J-Lube] Contains Polyethelene Polymer 25%, Dispersing Agent 75%. . . .

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The polymer is polyethylene oxide, which is extremely hygroscopic and (obviously) very slippery once hydrated. The "dispersing agent" is SUCROSE = table sugar. Whether you like J-Lube or not, and I think it's great for anal, J-Lube is 75% table sugar. This might not be so good for women in vaginal intercourse. Yeast love sucrose.

I use astroglide. Never had any problems and the ladies are fine with it too

I use cetraben emollient cream it is slippery but not oily and is vary good for your skin. it moistens your skin and relieves eczema it is an excellent lubricant. my doctor told me to put some on toilet paper to clean your ass my ass is clean as a whistle 24/7

Astro Glide has glycerin in it, glycerin cause contractions, just like glycerin suppositories, it is a rectal irritant, it has propylene in it, it is another rectal irritant, make you wonder about sex lubes that cause a bowel movement, but almost all have it in them, even the new silk K-Y and more.

I was checking out Astroglide ingredients on their web site and discovered that they now make Astroglide Natural. No glycerin, alcohol, fragrance, etc. I think I will try this, although I haven't been bothered by "regular" Astroglide.

A.

I have to say, I haven't found any problem with astroglide

I've never had an irritation problem with Astroglide. I like it because it is safe with rubber and latex and it makes insertion very easy. See if you get the same reaction from other lubes.

latextom

I have used many different types of lube over the years, however...my favorite is good ole vic's vapo-rub. It's slick and lubes well...and the collateral effects are amazing for the woman receiving her enema...before you discard this idea...just try it a few times...

I find Astroglide very irritating and causes me to contract, making toy and big nozzle play unpleasant. If you have any symptoms at all with it you are better off with something even like spit than Astroglide.

Ive noticed the itchy butt syndrome myself. Try Slicquid (sp?). I works nicely.

ES