XtoysFisting Gel Strong 150ml Review: A Cooling Anal Gel Assessed
Editor's opinion
Fisting Gel Strong is a water-based anal gel built around a cooling blend of peppermint oil and menthol, supplied in a large 150ml pack. It suits experienced players who enjoy a tingling, relaxing sensation and want a condom-safe lubricant, but the active botanicals mean sensitive skin should patch test first, and the cooling effect is very much a matter of personal taste.
Anal-specific lubricants tend to promise two things: plenty of glide and a formula that helps you relax. Fisting Gel Strong leans into both, pairing a water-based base with a cooling blend of peppermint oil and menthol that is meant to encourage the surrounding muscles to ease off. The name signals its intended audience clearly enough, and the 150ml pack is aimed at people who use a fair amount rather than a dab.
The key thing to weigh here is the cooling formula. Menthol and peppermint create a distinct sensation that some people find genuinely helpful and others find distracting or too intense. That, along with the presence of botanical actives that can irritate sensitive skin, is what should guide your decision more than anything else.
The good and the bad
What works
- Generous 150ml pack suited to more involved play where you use plenty
- Water-based formula, so it rinses off easily and won't stain
- Condom compatible, so it fits existing safer-sex routines
- Cooling menthol and peppermint blend for those who enjoy a relaxing tingle
- Simple apply-and-massage use with no batteries or fuss
What to be aware of
- Cooling menthol sensation is divisive and won't suit everyone
- Contains botanical actives (peppermint, limonene, linalool) that can irritate sensitive skin
- Water-based gels dry out and need reapplying during longer sessions
- The relaxing effect is a sensation, not an anaesthetic, and is no substitute for care and time
Buy it if
Experienced anal players who want a generous, condom-safe water-based gel and specifically enjoy a cooling, tingling sensation to help them relax.
Skip it if
Anyone with sensitive skin who hasn't patch tested, first-timers who would be better served by a plain, fragrance-free water-based lubricant, or people who dislike menthol. If you want long-lasting glide without reapplying, a silicone lubricant is a better fit, though check compatibility with your toys.
Formula and materials
This is a water-based gel built on aqua, propylene glycol and hydroxyethylcellulose for thickness, with the cooling effect coming from peppermint oil, menthol and lactic acid. Being water-based has clear practical upsides: it is easy to clean, safe with silicone toys, and washes away with water rather than clinging.
The trade-off is the active botanicals. The ingredient list includes Mentha Piperita Oil, Limonene and Linalool, which are common fragrance and essential-oil components and known potential irritants. The intimate area is delicate, so this is not a formula to use blind. A patch test on less sensitive skin first is sensible, and anyone with a history of reactions to essential oils should think twice.
How it is meant to be used
Use is straightforward: apply a small amount, massage gently until absorbed, and build up gradually, adding more as you go. The cooling sensation from the peppermint and menthol is intended to arrive after application and encourage relaxation.
It is worth being clear-eyed about what that sensation does and does not do. A cooling, relaxing feel can be pleasant and reassuring, but it is not a numbing agent and does not remove the need to go slowly, communicate and stop if anything hurts. Treating any product as a shortcut past your body's signals is how injuries happen. The gel is a comfort aid, not a green light to rush.
Care, cleaning and practicalities
Water-based gels are low-maintenance: they rinse off skin, sheets and washable items with warm water and don't leave the residue silicone can. That makes cleanup after play simple.
The flip side is longevity. Water-based formulas absorb and dry out, so you can expect to reapply during a longer session, which the 150ml pack is clearly sized to allow. Keep it in a cool, dry place, replace the cap securely so it doesn't dry in the tube, and store it out of reach of children. The multilingual packaging means the guidance stays with the product wherever you keep it.
How it compares
Against a plain water-based anal lubricant, this one's selling point is the cooling sensation and the relaxing intent behind it. If that appeals, it's a point of difference; if it doesn't, a simple fragrance-free gel avoids the active botanicals entirely and is gentler on sensitive skin.
Against silicone lubricants, the picture is a familiar trade-off. Silicone lasts far longer without reapplying and can be preferable for extended play, but it isn't safe with silicone toys and is harder to wash off. This water-based gel reverses both of those: easier cleanup and toy-friendly, at the cost of needing to top up more often.
The bottom line
Fisting Gel Strong is a sensible pick if you want a large, condom-safe, water-based anal gel and genuinely enjoy a cooling menthol sensation to help you relax. The divisive tingle and the botanical actives are the two things to weigh: patch test first, go slowly, and if you have sensitive skin or dislike menthol, a plain fragrance-free gel or a longer-lasting silicone lubricant may serve you better.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this gel with condoms?
Yes. The product is stated to be condom compatible, and as a water-based formula it won't degrade latex the way oil-based products can. It's still worth having condoms and lubricant from reliable sources and checking their own guidance.
Is it safe to use with silicone toys?
As a water-based gel it should be fine with silicone toys, which is one advantage of water-based formulas over silicone lubricants. As always, a quick spot check on the toy is wise if you're unsure.
What does the cooling sensation actually do?
The peppermint oil and menthol create a cooling, tingling feel that is intended to encourage muscle relaxation. It's a sensation some people find pleasant and relaxing and others find too intense. Importantly, it is not a numbing or anaesthetic effect, so it does not replace going slowly and stopping if anything is uncomfortable.
I have sensitive skin. Is this suitable for me?
Be cautious. The formula contains botanical actives including peppermint oil, limonene and linalool, which are known potential irritants. Patch test on a small, less sensitive area first, and avoid the product entirely if you're allergic to any of the listed ingredients.
How long does the gel last during use?
Being water-based, it absorbs and can dry out over time, so you'll likely need to reapply during a longer session. The 150ml pack is sized with that in mind. If you want glide that lasts much longer without topping up, a silicone lubricant does that better, though it isn't compatible with silicone toys.