Frolic
$15.99
from Of Sex and Love Store
Frolic is a water-based lube from the same company that makes Pink and Gun Oil. I decided to give it a shot because it’s attractive and water-based. The former isn’t a requirement, but I definitely prefer water-based lubes over those that contain silicone.
The Frolic bottle is very similar to the bottles in which Pink Lube comes. It’s a semi-opaque, white bottle with magenta text, but the label uses a different font for the product name. Frolic states that it is a toy lubricant, especially for women, and it is also glycerin-free. Glycerin-free lubes, lotions, and potions are becoming increasingly common, and while I do not have any adverse reactions to the chemical, I know some people will appreciate that.
The ingredient list is fairly free of issues (as far as I know) and if you’re curious, includes:
- water
- hydroxyethylcellulose
- sodium benzoate
- potassium sorbate
- propylene glycol
- PEG-8
- grapefruit seed extract
- polyethylene polymer
I was curious how this lube differs from Pink Water, so I looked up that ingredient list, too. Frolic does not contain parabens like Pink Water. Pink Water also has many more extracts. The two still share the same pump-style bottle, complete with a little cap to prevent accidental spills. I like the cap, but it’s not super tight, so it comes off easily, and every time I take it off myself, my cats decide it’s a perfect plaything. I will probably never see mine again.
The pump is incredibly easy to use and makes using lube much less messy than other bottle styles. Frolic really isn’t a messy lube to begin with, though. It’s one of the thicker lubes I’ve used–not quite a gel but significantly thicker than ToyFluid or Hydra. Frolic stays where you put it and I love that in a lube. Eventually, gravity will put it down but you don’t have to worry about lubing up your toy and having it all drip down on your hand before you can put the cap back on the bottle.
Furthermore, Frolic feels pretty damned silky on the fingers. It’s surprisingly silky for a water-based lube. It perhaps feels a bit more synthetic than some other water-based lubes I’ve used but it dries without being surprisingly sticky.
It’s hard for me to say how long Frolic lasts, as I’ve only used it with toys despite the claim that this is more concentrated than other lubes. I do love that I can use it with any toy, even my silicone ones (as that collection is growing). My toy sessions never last as long as sex did, and I don’t trust as much as I find the right spots and press, but one pump of Frolic has been sufficient for every session thus far.
The Pink website says that the grapefruit seed extract has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. I don’t know if I buy it but if that’s true, awesome! A lube that does double duty is a-okay in my book.
My verdict? Frolic really lives up to its name. I’ve been using a lot of thinner lubes with sex toys and they just don’t cut it. Frolic does, and I can see myself reaching for it frequently.
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