Sliquid Sassy Anal Lube — Test & Review
My Verdict
I think Sliquid's Sassy anal lube has pros and cons, but is overall a good quality lube that's ideal for those with sensitive genitals. If you are happy to use a less-viscous anal lube, then it will be pretty perfect for you! However, if you prefer something thicker and more gel-like (like me), then you may be better going for a different lube. Sliquid do also make another water-based anal lube that is supposed to be much thicker, and I look forward to trying that one out in the future!
Buy, if you...
- Are looking for a vegan-friendly anal lube
- Prefer a more liquid anal lube
- Want a lube you can use with silicone anal toys
- Have sensitive genitals and/or experience pH imbalance issues from lube
- Want to avoid glycerine and other sugar derivatives in lube
Don't buy, if you...
- Prefer anal lube that is more gel-like
- Want a very long-lasting anal lube
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About The Sliquid Sassy
Sliquid Sassy is a water-based anal lubricant that's perfect for those with sensitive skin and genitals, who are looking for a mild formula free from harmful ingredients. Part of Sliquid's Naturals collection, it's 100% vegan-friendly and uses plant cellulose as a thickener rather than glycerine or other sugar derivatives. It has a thinner consistency than other anal lubes, but feels smooth and velvety on the skin without being sticky.
Pros
- ✅Compatible with all anal toy materials
- ✅Condom-safe
- ✅No stickiness or staining
- ✅Vegan ingredients
- ✅Free from glycerine, parabens and other potentially harmful substances
Cons
- ❌More liquid than gel-like
- ❌Dries out fairly quickly
- ❌More expensive than some other anal lubes
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My Experience With Sliquid Sassy
Having already tested and reviewed Sliquid H2O, their regular lube offering, I was excited to try out Sliquid Sassy, too. I don’t engage in a ton of anal play, but I do enjoy it occasionally, and really wanted to get some lube that was especially designed for it.
Not Quite What I Expected
On their website, Sliquid state that their Sassy anal lube is a similar formula to their H2O lube, but has a “thicker viscosity” and “a dense, gel-like consistency”. This is not quite the impression that I got from it. It is a little thicker than the H2O, but it’s nowhere near as gel-like as other lubes I’ve tried, which weren’t even anal lubes! I really prefer a very thick gel lube, especially for anal play, as it’s easier to control where it goes, and feels like it lasts longer.How It Performed
I did try out the Sliquid Sassy lube, however, and found myself relatively satisfied with how it performed. Not amazed, but not overly disappointed either. Most of my anal play involves using a butt plug, like the nJoy Pure Plug, and Sliquid Sassy did exactly what I needed by making the plugs smooth and easy to insert without discomfort. We did try it once during anal sex, where it wasn’t so good, as it dried out quite quickly with the extra friction involved. Of course, we just added more and kept going, but I was less than impressed by it.Design
The bottle of the Sliquid Sassy anal lube has a fairly standard design, but I do wish that it was a bit different. The label is nicely neutral and not overtly sexual, which is great if it's going to sit out in view. However, the bottle has what's called a disc top cap, where you press down one side to reveal a small dispensing slot. I don't love this design, especially when the bottle is also not that flexible, but it works fine.
Ease of Use
As far as anal lube goes, the Sliquid Sassy lube is not the easiest one to use that I've tried. It's much less viscous than I expected it to be, and runs more than I would like. That does make it easier to dispense, but it can also get everywhere, especially if you don't close the lid properly. Since it's water-based, it won't stain your sheets, but it does dry out faster than other silicone- or oil-based anal lubes.
Quality
Sliquid Sassy is certainly a high quality lube, and a lot of thought has gone into its development. They've provided a lot of details about its formulation and the manufacturing process, and you know exactly which ingredients are inside. I would say that Sliquid is a super trustworthy lubricant brand.
Price
There are a huge range of prices out there when it comes to anal lubes, and Sliquid Sassy is definitely on the lower end of the spectrum. It's not the cheapest anal lube available, but, because it's water-based, it's very affordable when compared to other silicone-based anal lubes. You'll also get the best value for money if you buy the 8.5 fl. oz bottle, though I got the 4.2 fl. oz version, and there is an even smaller and cheaper 2 fl oz. bottle available.
Performance
While I was a bit disappointed in the consistency of the Sliquid Sassy anal lube, it still performed fairly well for what it was supposed to do! I mostly used it with a butt plug, and it made the plugs smooth and easy to insert. However, when we used it during anal sex, it did dry out quite quickly, as there was more movement and friction involved.
Packaging
A bottle of Sliquid Sassy anal lube doesn't come with any extra packaging, which is no problem for me. It has the same design as the other Sliquid Naturals lubes, and is pretty discreet and non-sexual. I'm also not sure why they went with pink for anal lube, but it's not my favorite.
Materials and care
Sliquid Sassy is a water-based formula with plant-based ingredients. It's made of mainly of purified water and plant cellulose from cotton, and it's 100% vegan-friendly, glycerine-free and compatible with all sex toy materials. It didn't stain my bedsheets or clothes, which I'm grateful for, and it was very easy to wash off with some water and mild soap.
Specifications and features
Volume | Available as 2, 4.2 or 8.5 fl. oz |
Ingredients | Purified Water, Plant Cellulose (from Cotton), Cyamopsis (Guar Conditioners), Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid |
Condom safe | Yes |
Allergies | Vegan-Friendly & Free of DEA, Gluten, Glycerine, Glycerol, Parabens, PEG, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol and Sulphates |
Comparing Sliquid Sassy with alternatives
Sliquid Sassy | ||||||
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Overall score | 4.1 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
Bedbible rating | 3.5 / 5.0 | 5.0 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
User rating | 4.7 / 5.0 from 141 users | 4.6 / 5.0 from 16 users | 4.7 / 5.0 from 18 users | 4.5 / 5.0 from 22 users | 4.8 / 5.0 from 97 users | 4.5 / 5.0 from 95 users |
Price | Affordable | Cheap | Pricey | Cheap | Premium | Moderate |
Design | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 75 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
Ease of use | 65 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 70 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
Quality | 100 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 100 / 100 | 85 / 100 |
Sound | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Buzzy/Rumbly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Volume | Available as 2, 4.2 or 8.5 fl. oz | 4 fl.oz / 120ml fl. oz | 4.2 oz / 125ml fl. oz | 5.75 oz fl. oz | 3.78 fl. oz | 4.4 fl oz / 130ml fl. oz |
Ingredients | Purified Water, Plant Cellulose (from Cotton), Cyamopsis (Guar Conditioners), Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid | Glycerin, Parabens, Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua), Cellulose Gum, Menthol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben | Purified Water, Plant Cellulose, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Emollient Ester, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid | Aqua, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Cocoate, Perfume (Fragrance) | Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclomethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) | Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose Polymer, Polyetheline Oxide, Sodium Benzoate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Flower Extract, Methylparaben, Carbomer 981, Tetrahydroxypropyl, Ethylenediamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, EDTA, Flavor, Menthol |
Condom safe | Yes | Yes - all types | Latex condoms | Yes | Suitable for use with latex and polyisoprene condoms but not polyurethane | Yes - all |
Allergies | Vegan-Friendly & Free of DEA, Gluten, Glycerine, Glycerol, Parabens, PEG, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol and Sulphates | - | - | - | - | - |
Waterproof | - | No | Short time only | For a short time | - | Not for long |
Materials | - | Plastic bottle and lid | Plastic bottle | Plastic bottle | - | Plastic bottle and lid |
Reviewed by:
Rachel Worthington