Mysterious Night Water-Based Personal Lubricant & Massage Gel 200ml

Product Overview

Mysterious Night Water-Based Lubricant and Massage Oil in a 200ml bottle — a large size, which for a product used regularly works out considerably better value than the small tubes.

The formula is described by the maker as thick but light on the skin, non-sticky, leaving no residue, and gentle enough for sensitive skin. Because it is water-soluble it washes off with plain water and does not stain the way an oil does.

Why Water-Based Is the One to Choose

• Safe with latex condoms. This is the important one. Oil-based products — petroleum jelly, baby oil, body lotion, coconut oil — weaken latex and can cause a condom to break.
• Safe with silicone and rubber toys, which silicone-based lubricants degrade over time.
• Washes out of fabric. Oil-based products stain sheets permanently.
• Rinses off skin with water, with no greasy film left behind.
• The trade-off, and it is the only one: water-based lubricant dries out gradually rather than lasting indefinitely. A few drops of water reactivate it, which works better than adding more product.

Using It Safely

• Water-based means it is safe with latex condoms. Oil-based products — petroleum jelly, baby oil, body lotion, coconut oil — damage latex and can make a condom fail. That is the single most important reason to use a proper water-based lubricant rather than whatever is in the bathroom.
• It is also safe with silicone and rubber toys, which silicone-based lubricants are not.
• External use only. It is not a medicine and it does not treat anything.
• Start with a small amount and add more as needed. Water-based lubricant can dry out over time — a little water reactivates it rather than reapplying repeatedly.
• It is not a contraceptive and it does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Nothing in a lubricant does either of those things.
• Stop using it if there is stinging, itching or a rash, and wash it off. Glycerin-containing lubricants can trigger thrush in people who are prone to it.
• Keep it out of the eyes, and out of reach of children.

Persistent dryness is worth mentioning to a doctor. It is common, it is normal after childbirth, while breastfeeding and around menopause, and there are treatments for it — a lubricant makes it comfortable rather than fixing it.

How to Use It

1. Start with a small amount — about a coin-sized amount — and add more if needed.
2. Warm it briefly between the hands before applying; straight from the bottle it can be cold.
3. It can be used for massage as well as lubrication.
4. If it starts to feel tacky, add water rather than more gel.
5. Rinse off with plain water afterwards.
6. Close the cap and store it out of direct sunlight.

Storage and Care

• Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of reach of children.
• External use only.
• Do not share the bottle between people — touch the nozzle to hands rather than to skin.
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Patch Test First

Before the first full use, put a small amount on the inside of your forearm and leave it for 24 hours. If there is redness, itching, burning or a rash, do not go on to use it.

Fragrance is the most common cause of a reaction in personal care products, and it is in almost all of them. If your skin has reacted to a scented product before, patch test this one properly rather than hoping.

Keep it out of your eyes. If it gets in, rinse with plenty of cool water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe with condoms?

Yes. Water-based lubricants are the type recommended for use with latex condoms. Oil-based products are not, and that difference is what makes this worth buying rather than improvising.

Does it protect against pregnancy or infection?

No. A lubricant is neither a contraceptive nor a barrier against sexually transmitted infections, and no lubricant provides either.

Will it stain sheets?

It is water-soluble and washes out in a normal laundry cycle, which is one of the practical advantages over an oil.

Can it be used as a massage oil?

The maker sells it for both. As a massage medium it is lighter and less slippery than a true oil and it dries faster, so you will use more of it — but it does not stain and it rinses off, which an oil does not.

What if it stings or itches?

Stop and rinse it off with water. Glycerin, which is in most water-based lubricants, can trigger thrush in people prone to it — if that keeps happening, look for a glycerin-free product and mention it to a doctor.