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It’s the third day of lube week here on Hello Saraid.  Today we have another addition from System JO – System JO Flavored.  I opted for the Raspberry version since I figured raspberry flavoring should be easy to not mess up.  I mean, if they can master it for nasty things like fluoride, they should be able to do it for something way more awesome like lube.

Ingredients: Propyl paraben, Methyl paraben, Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Glycerine, Purified Water, Natural and Artificial Raspberry Flavor

. . . Okay, so definitely not natural and it contains Glycerin, but I don’t really think this is a lube you would use everyday anyway.  If you want something you can use for sex and oral sex both without getting a nasty taste in your mouth this may be your answer.  However, if you’re sensitive to glycerin you may want to keep this away from your vagina.

Scent: It smells like raspberry, but the fake kind.

Taste: Same as the scent.  If you’re okay with artificial flavor (think raspberry candy or a raspberry snow cone) you should like this just fine.  If you apply a thin layer, the taste is not too overpowering.

Lasting Time: This lasts a decently long time, but not as much as the other two lubes I’ve reviewed in lube week so far.  I wouldn’t use this if you need something that’s going to last a long time.  However, for oral and other “light” activities, it’s perfect.

Good for Anal? Most definitely not.  It’s very thin and wouldn’t work well.

Stick Factor: Unfortunately, this one gets sticky.  Because glycerin is one of the first ingredients, it gets sticky quickly.  So as stating in the Lasting Time section, don’t use this if you need something that is going to last a long time.

Additional Information: System JO Flavored is most definitely a specialized lube, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good product.  If you’re looking for a good deal on a flavored lube, look no further.  Also, Tickle offers it in 12 flavors, and at $8 for 5.25 oz. it’s a great deal so you can try more than one flavor.