Durex Quiver Freezable Lubricant
Even though I liked this product, Durex no longer makes it.
If you’re into temperature play (a form of sensation play) and like to spice things up or perhaps just provide a little shock to your lover, I would definitely check out Durex “Quiver” Freezable Lubricant. We’ve been calling them Lube Cubes because a) it’s not such a mouthful and b) it sounds cool. In fact, “cool” is probably the best word I can think of to describe these little cubes of lubricant; both its temperature, concept and application are cool.
The concept of freezable lube probably isn’t based on anything new or even all that complex. Someone probably popped lube in a few trays before and using ice cubes is popular. But prepackaged lube cubes takes it to the next step. Instead of melted water dripping down your body (unless you like that) which you have no use for, you can actually used the melted lube.. as lube.
The Freezable Lubricant comes in a typical Durex style plastic “box” with 6 lubricant cubes. Initially liquid, the instructions say to pop the lube into the freezer at least 2 hours before play. The cubes are actually half sphere shapes in packages that look like larger version of pill foils and you pull the foil back to release the cubes. There are 3 pairs of lube cubes (which do detach from eachother).
I popped a set of 2 lube cubes into the freezer almost immediately and waited anxious for a chance to use them. I wasn’t sure how much we might need but the packaging says they can be frozen up to 6 times which I think is an awesome quality. If you take out too much or don’t use a whole cube, it can be popped back in the freezer for the right time.
While I was excited about this concept, my husband just didn’t “get it.” I suppose he didn’t see the point. The box suggests using it for a massage and I think it would work well if you want to experiment with cold temperatures. We used it around nipples and my vulva. The lube melted pretty quickly against body heat (but didn’t seem to melt as quickly in the package so you could leave it on the nightstand without having to worry it will melt in the first minute.
I really enjoyed the cool sensation. It was not actually as cold as I would have expected it; I was expecting more of a cold shock and it wasn’t there, just a pleasant coolness. It may have felt cooler on our fingers. My husband wanted to drop it pretty fast so we just popped it back in the package and refroze it; the package-does advertise them as single use, however. I think we used about half of the cube. If you’re using a large penis/toy, trying anal play or do a full massage you would likely use more but for our average sessions, 1 cube is more than enough.
I must admit I’m curious if this could be done with regular lube and an ice cube tray. I think this set up is much neater and more efficient and the lube may need some special properties so that it freezes and melts without destroying itself. I’m content with my Freezable Lubricant so I won’t be attempting any sex science experiments any time soon.
So if I give a thumbs up to the cube, I must give a second thumbs up for the lube itself. The Quiver Freezable Lubricant melts into an incredibly slick and creamy lube. It worked very well. Although the melting was a bit messy and wound up on our hands, it wasn’t sticky. Nor did it become sticky at all. In fact, I was really surprised by how quality this lube is considering it’s both water-based (thus safe for all play) and from a name that’s more accessible than quality, at times. There was absolutely no annoying or hindering residue after using this lubricant. As far as how this lube left me feeling afterward, it was some of the best I’ve ever used, if not the best.
When I requested to review this novel item from TabuToys, I thought it would be fun and different. I didn’t realize it was also an excellent lubricant and that really makes me reconsider Durex products. Fun, exciting and functional – especially when it comes to being able to refreeze – Durex has his it out of the ballpark with Quiver Freezable lubricant.
