I used to think lube was… optional.
Like something you buy just in case, or for “special situations.”
I was wrong. Very wrong.
A while back, I picked up a few sachets of Slyd, a water-based lubricant I was helping market. Part curiosity, part professional integrity. I believe in understanding what you’re selling—deeply. So I tested it.
And wow.
The texture was light, slick, almost indistinguishable from natural wetness. Not sticky. Not heavy. Just smooth, fluid, effortless. The kind of glide that makes you forget friction even exists. It didn’t feel artificial—it felt right.
Fast forward to last week.
I was about to travel home for the holidays, and my partner—let’s call her Marrie—came over to “say goodbye.” If you’re grown, you already know what that means.
She didn’t come empty-handed. She came with a whole self-care ritual: scrubs, oils, masks, the works. At some point I realized this wasn’t just grooming—it was foreplay disguised as wellness. And it worked.
By the time we were done, the mood was set. Everything felt aligned. Attraction? Check. Desire? Very much check. Anticipation? Off the charts.
So we got into it.
And that’s when things went… left.
No matter how much we wanted it, something felt off. Movement wasn’t smooth. The rhythm kept breaking. Comfort turned into effort. Pleasure turned into endurance. I could see it on her face—and I felt it too.
That’s when it hit me:
Being turned on is not the same thing as being lubricated.
Spit dries. Friction builds. And suddenly what should feel good just… doesn’t.
We stopped. Laughed it off. Regrouped. And later, had a very honest conversation.
From that day, we made a decision:
We don’t do sex without lube anymore.
Not because the attraction is missing.
Not because something is wrong.
But because pleasure deserves support.
Lube isn’t a backup plan. It’s an upgrade.
Especially water-based lube like Slyd—clean, light, easy to use, and designed for real bodies and real moments. The kind that lets you stay present instead of distracted by discomfort.
If you’re sexually active, curious, and serious about enjoying your partner—and yourself—this is your sign.
Raw experiences are overrated.
Smooth ones? Life-changing.
And trust me: once you start slyding, you don’t go back.