XtoysLoving Joy Slide Water-Based Lubricant 50ml Review
Editor's opinion
Loving Joy Slide is a sensible, plant-based water-based lubricant that suits people who want a gentle everyday option compatible with toys and condoms. The plant cellulose gives it more body than thin water-based lubes, but like all water-based formulas it will need topping up. The small 50ml bottle makes it a low-commitment first try.
Water-based lubricants are the default choice for a reason: they wash off easily and they are safe with just about everything, from latex condoms to silicone toys. Loving Joy Slide is one of these, but it leans on a plant-based formula with aloe and plant cellulose to set itself apart from the thinner, more basic options.
What a buyer really needs to weigh here is whether the natural, thicker formulation matters to them, and whether a 50ml bottle is the right size for how they intend to use it. The specification tells us a good deal about both.
The good and the bad
What works
- Water-based, so safe with silicone toys and latex condoms
- Plant cellulose gives it more body than typical thin water-based lubes
- pH neutral and aloe-infused, aimed at gentler, everyday comfort
- Vegan friendly with plant-based preservative
- Rinses away with warm water, no oily residue
What to be aware of
- Water-based formulas dry out and need reapplying, especially in water
- Contains plant glycerin, which not everyone gets on with
- 50ml is a modest bottle that will not last heavy users long
Buy it if
People who want a gentle, all-round water-based lubricant that works with their existing toys and condoms, and who prefer a plant-based, vegan formula. The small bottle also suits anyone wanting to try before committing to a larger size.
Skip it if
Anyone who wants long-lasting glide for shower or bath use should look at a silicone-based lubricant instead, though not with silicone toys. Those sensitive to glycerin may prefer a glycerin-free water-based formula.
The formula and what it means
Slide is built on purified water with plant glycerin, plant cellulose from cotton, aloe extract and a plant-based preservative. The cellulose is the interesting part: it thickens the lube, so it should feel more cushioning and stay put better than the runny water-based options that disappear quickly.
The glycerin is worth flagging. It is what gives many water-based lubes their smooth, slightly sweet-feeling glide and their moisturising quality, but a minority of people find glycerin-containing products don't agree with them. The brand sensibly recommends a patch test before first use, which is good advice for any new intimate product.
Compatibility and everyday use
Because it is water-based, Slide is compatible with silicone toys and latex condoms, which is the main practical reason to choose this category. Oil-based lubes degrade latex and silicone alike, so a water-based formula like this fits into almost any routine without worry.
The trade-off is longevity. Water-based lubricants are absorbed and evaporate over time, so you should expect to reapply during longer sessions. The plant cellulose helps here, but it does not change the fundamental nature of the formula. It is also not the choice for use in water, where water-based lube simply washes away.
Care, cleaning and the bottle
Clean-up is genuinely easy: warm water rinses it off skin and toys without leaving a sticky film, which is one of the quiet advantages of water-based lubes over silicone or oil.
The 50ml bottle is small. For occasional use or as a first purchase it is fine, and it keeps things low-commitment. Regular or generous users may find they get through it fairly quickly and would be better served by a larger bottle. Store it cool and dark, and keep it away from children as the label advises.
How it compares
Against a basic budget water-based lube, Slide's selling points are its thicker cellulose-based body, aloe content, pH neutral formulation and vegan, plant-based credentials. If those things matter to you, it is a considered step up from the cheapest options.
Against a silicone-based lubricant, it will not last as long and is not suited to water play, but it wins on being safe with silicone toys and on easy clean-up. And against a glycerin-free water-based lube, it may not suit everyone, so the sensitive should choose accordingly.
The bottom line
Loving Joy Slide is a solid, gentle water-based lubricant with a thicker, plant-based formula that will appeal to anyone wanting a vegan, toy- and condom-safe option for everyday use. Just go in knowing it will need reapplying, that it contains glycerin, and that the 50ml bottle is best treated as a starter size rather than a bulk buy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Slide with silicone sex toys?
Yes. Because Slide is water-based rather than silicone- or oil-based, it is safe to use with silicone toys as well as other materials, without the risk of damaging them.
Is it safe with condoms?
Yes. Water-based lubricants like Slide are compatible with latex condoms, unlike oil-based products which can weaken latex.
Does it contain glycerin?
Yes, it uses plant glycerin as a moisturiser. Most people are fine with this, but if you know you react to glycerin-containing products you may prefer a glycerin-free formula. A patch test before first use is sensible either way.
Will it last through a long session or in the shower?
Water-based lubes are absorbed over time and need reapplying, and they wash away in water. The plant cellulose gives Slide more staying power than thin water-based lubes, but for shower or bath use a silicone-based lubricant lasts far longer, though it cannot be used with silicone toys.
How do I clean it off afterwards?
Warm water is all you need. Being water-based, it rinses cleanly from skin and toys without leaving a sticky or oily residue.