When it comes to fundamental physics, friction is great for things like stopping at red lights or avoiding slipping down the stairs, but not so great for your sex life. The good news is that you don’t have to put up with friction during penetration with the help of your trusty sex side-kick: lube. If you’ve ever had questions about lube, though, you’re not the only one that has been confused about how to use lube in bed, or what it even is. “Lube, or lubricant, is a liquid product that is used for sexual activity to make sex more comfortable by reducing friction,” says Kelly J. Connell M.S. Ed., a sexuality expert.
“Using lube during sex reduces friction for numerous types of sexual activity including masturbation, anal sex, vaginal sex, oral sex, or sex with sex toys,” adds Kim Airs, sexuality educator and director of the sexual health blog Grand Opening…
Shower sex is the stuff that Hollywood love-making magic is made of. In real life, though, it’s more complicated than you might think — meaning, no showing off your yoga moves to your partner in the shower because we don’t want you to end up in the ER. When it comes to sex acts and positions, shower sex proves that there’s more to sex than just penetration. For example, you’re unlikely to slip if you’re on your knees, and since you’re already in the shower it’s super easy to get clean when you’re done.
You’ll have to think about barriers and not just condoms and dental dams, but also things like nonslip shower mats that can help ensure you have a much safer time while getting it on. Additionally, there are lubes that can help to make penetrative shower sex more enjoyable. That’s just the beginning of what’s good about shower sex — when you know how to do it right, it can be really amazing. Allure spoke to sex experts about the safest and steamiest (horrible pun intended) ways to have shower sex…
“Receiving five nominations in four different categories is an honor. We are proud to have Buck Angels T-Lube, the first of it’s kind in the marketplace, recognized by our peers in the industry. The partnership with Buck was a natural fit and we are happy to share this honor with him,” said Dean Elliott, Sliquid founder and CEO.
Sliquid is making waves in the lubricant category with not one but two nominations. Ride BodyWorx Stroke Oil is a super slick, proprietary blend of hand-selected nut and seed oils that is infused with mango and she butter, and silicone. Buck Angel’s T-Lube is an aloe vera and carrageenan based personal lubricant and moisturizer, and is the first Sliquid product designed for trans men’s daily use, however, doubles as a personal lubricant for all intimate activity. Created for those trans men who are experiencing regular or periodic dryness due to testosterone replacement therapy, or any other reason, T-Lube will provide long lasting, natural comfort throughout the day night.
Sliquid Soak is a luxurious, all-natural bubble bath that is nominated for Outstanding Body & Skin Care Line. Soak is infused with natural sea salt, mango and shea butters, as well as decadent cherry blossom and lemon essential oils that create two distinct experiences. Also nominated this year is Sliquid’s organic Shine Toy Cleaner. This certified-organic toy cleanser is infused with body- and nature-safe cleansing agents like tea tree oil and castor oil, which have natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
“Just as great are the nods to our bath product, Soak, toy cleaner, Shine, and our men’s masturbation lubricant, Ride Stroke Oil. This particular group of products is a great representation of the diversity of our product range,” said Elliott.
Sliquid launched their educational marketing campaign in September with an overwhelmingly positive response from their industry peers and customers. The Sliquid 101 campaign was born out of the various questions Sliquid’s customer service team receives on a daily basis. The Sliquid 101 campaign’s main component is an interactive quiz, available at Sliquid.com/sliquid-101/. The quiz consists of five questions that calculate a result based on the answers provided, which will land the customer on a page containing pertinent information about the recommended Sliquid product along with an original, Sliquid-produced video that explains the product in more depth.
Regarding the Outstanding Marketing Campaign nomination, Sliquid’s Marketing Director Erik Vasquez said, “We are extremely proud that our work has been recognized by the fabulous people at AVN. Everyone at Sliquid, from our marketing team to our sales, warehouse, and senior leadership members have contributed to forming and executing the Sliquid 101 campaign. It’s truly fulfilling to see our our customers and retailers utilize the different components of the project. We graciously thank AVN for the nomination.”
The 10th Annual “O” Awards are scheduled for Jan. 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and are open to all trade attendees of the Adult Novelty Expo. AVN selects individuals from various distribution and retail outlets to participate in the voting process. Voting on the “O” Awards is currently underway and will continue until Thursday, Jan. 3.
Follow Sliquid through social media on Twitter @sliquid, on Instagram @_sliquid, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/sliquid.
DALLAS — Sliquid Intimate Natural Lubricant is celebrating its 2019 XBIZ Awards nominations.
We have been nomination for, Sex Lubricant of the Year for Ride BodyWorx Water Based; Sensual Bath & Body Product of the Year for Sliquid Soak; and Marketing Campaign of the Year for “Sliquid 101.”
“All of us at Sliquid are honored to be nominated in so many categories this year! It’s nice to see recognition for our marketing efforts, Balance spa collection, male lubricant line Ride, and, of course, for Sliquid as a company. We wish the best of luck to everyone on the ballot and look forward to bringing home an award or two for the entire Sliquid team,” said Dean Elliott, Sliquid CEO.
Three XBIZ Exec Award Nominations
We have additionally earned three 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards — Retail Nominations: Dean Elliott as Businessman of the Year, Michelle Marcus as Community Figure of the Year and Colin Roy for the Senior Leadership of the Year Award.
Five XBIZ Award Nominations
Best Marketing Campaign of the Year
“Sliquid 101,” an educational marketing campaign, was launched in September with “an overwhelmingly positive response from industry peers and customers,” a rep said. “The campaign was born out of the various questions Sliquid’s customer service team receives on a daily basis.
The main component is an interactive quiz consisting of five questions that calculate a result based on the answers provided, which will land the customer on a page containing pertinent information about the recommended Sliquid product along with an original, Sliquid-produced video that explains the product in more depth.”
Best Lubricant of the Year
Our Ride BodyWorx Water Based lubricant is “a super-slick, water-based formula that is infused with natural seaweed extracts, including carrageenan, nori and wakame. One of the key features is that it won’t become sticky or dry up quickly during use,” the rep notes. “This year, Ride BodyWorx underwent a successful redirection of their brand identity which included a new website and updated visual imagery that plays to their masculine packaging that appeals to the male customer.”
Best Sensual Bath and Body Product of the Year
Sliquid Soak “allows you to immerse your senses in an aromatic, foaming soak that is both soothing to the skin and gentle on the most intimate areas. Formulated without any of the harsh chemicals typically associated with bath products, the ingredients in Soak offer a relaxing experience.
Soak is infused with natural sea salt, mango and shea butters, as well as decadent cherry blossom and lemon essential oils that create two distinct experiences. Cherry Blossom relaxes the body with floral notes, while Limoncello invigorates the senses with the bright scent of lemon.”
We are also nominated for Best Lubricant Company of the Year and Best Sexual Health and Wellness Brand of the Year!
The 2019 XBIZ Awards, presented by MyFreeCams, and hosted by Stormy Daniels, are set for Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. Online voting for Movies & Production, Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail & Distribution categories is underway (click here for details).
DALLAS — Natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid has announced that three company execs received 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards nominations.
The XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight outstanding business leaders who play key roles in the success of progressive brands. Sliquid’s three nominations include Michelle Marcus for “Community Figure of the Year,” Colin Roy for the “Senior Leadership Award” and Dean Elliott for “Businessmanof the Year.”
“Being nominated with the other successful, like-minded businessman in this XBIZ category is an honor,” said Dean Elliott, Sliquid’s founder and CEO. Recognition in the “Businessman of the Year” category is important to me because Sliquid is a representation of the American dream. I started my company for women who needed a better option in personal lubricant. In that process, Sliquid has spurred the careers of my hard-working and talented staff, and together we have built a strong following of loyal customers from every background that depend on our products to enhance their daily lives.”.
“XBIZ and my fellow industry peers, you have once again floored me with an Executive Awards Nomination in a category that is near and dear to my heart, ‘Community Figure of the Year,’” said Michelle Marcus, Sliquid’s VP of sales and merchandising. “I am both honored and incredibly grateful to be recognized in a pool of so many dedicated and superior individuals that wake up each day, many times before the sun has come up, placing ourselves out in the field to educate and embrace the passion essential for success.
“Working amongst those in an industry so close-knit and supportive continues to refine the ingredients necessary in a recipe for the true “road warrior” in us all! Thank you so many times over for this super special nomination!”
“Leadership has never come second nature to me, but managing the operations at Sliquid over the past five years has certainly developed me into the Senior leadership role I now hold. I want to thank XBIZ for this nomination, as well as Dean for his continued trust in my ability to make decisions that I feel are best for the brand and the company as a whole.” Colin Roy, Sliquid Senior Vice President.
Sliquid boasts a product line of over 100 SKUs across varying collections, all formulated vegan safe and pH body-friendly. Sliquid is formulated entirely sugar and sugar derivative free (glycerin) and with sparse amounts of only the safest ingredients, making it one of the cleanest, most natural lubricants on the market.
XBIZ Exec Awards nominees were selected based on several factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry members via the adult industry social network XBIZ.net.
The XBIZ Exec Awards will be held at the Andaz Hotel on West Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip, presented during an exclusive awards ceremony at XBIZ 2019 in January.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: — October 29, 2018 — Dallas TX — Top natural intimates manufacturer, Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is proud to announce they have won the 2018 Sign Magazine Award for Best Spa Range of the Year for The Balance Collection.
The Balance Collection is Sliquid’s line of award-winning Spa products. The Balance Collection features Splash Gentle Feminine Washes, Smooth Intimate Shave Creams, Sliquid’s natural nut & seed based Massage Oils, and newest edition SOAK. These Sliquid products are designed to help everyone feel their best before they get to the bedroom so it can be a relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenate experience with Sliquid.
“We are always excited to win an award for our lubricants, but an award for our Sliquid Balance Collection is something new to us…and I have to tell you…it feels great! Having recognition given to our spa range, while in Germany, was the surprise cherry on top of an already successful showing at EroFame. We are honored to have this distinction under our belt, and we will continue to scale our entire product range with only the best and highest-quality products.” said Dean Elliott, Sliquid CEO.
The newest addition to the Sliquid Balance Collection is SOAK. Sliquid Soak is a luxurious, all-natural bubble bath. Soak allows you to immerse your senses in this aromatic, foaming bath soak that is both soothing to the skin and gentle on the most intimate areas. Formulated without any of the harsh chemicals typically associated with bath products, SOAK is infused with natural sea salt, mango, shea butters, and decadent cherry blossom and lemon essential oils that create two distinct experiences. Cherry Blossom relaxes the body with floral notes, while Limoncello invigorates the senses with the bright scent of lemon.
“We spend a good deal of time on product development in an effort to stay on top of market trends, as well as to bring new intimate products to our ever-growing customer base. Being presented this award represents the success of our journey from a leading lubricant line into a more comprehensive intimate products brand that addresses a wider variety of needs for our customers around the world.” Colin Roy, Sliquid Senior Vice President.
Keep up with everything Sliquid by visiting the company’s official website www.sliquid.com. Follow Sliquid through social media on Twitter @Sliquid, on Instagram @_Sliquid, on Facebook www.facebook.com/sliquid.
About Sliquid, LLC
Sliquid was born, first as an idea, then as a reality. The company vows to always put the safety and comfort of the consumer first, regardless of cost, and never to formulate with sugars or petrochemicals. Today, the company boasts a product line of over 100 SKUs across varying collections, all formulated vegan safe and pH body-friendly. Sliquid is formulated entirely sugar and sugar derivative free (glycerin), and with sparse amounts of only the safest ingredients, making it the cleanest, most natural lubricant on the market.
When it comes to good sex, condoms sometimes get a bad rep. While they’re a crucial way to guard against the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy, the dirty truth is, sometimes a condom can be uncomfortable for all parties involved. Investing in one of the best lubricants for condoms can be a total game-changer though since they help restore the slickness, wetness, and intensity that you may feel you’re losing out on when using condoms alone.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: — September 26, 2018 — Dallas TX — Top natural intimates manufacturer, Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) announced today their new marketing and educational campaign, ‘Sliquid 101’.
The Sliquid 101 campaign was born out of the various questions Sliquid’s customer service team receives on a daily basis. The questions range from, ‘What is the difference in water-based and silicone products?,’ to more complex questions, such as ‘I have multiple sensitivities, so which lubricant is going to work best for me?’ For this reason, Sliquid has taken their product education directly to the consumer in an accessible, streamlined Quiz.
“Our marketing and sales team have put together something truly original for our customers and vendors to enjoy. It’s not all fun and games though. Sliquid 101 is real-time product education that for all consumers who are conscious of buying a product that is going to work for them and address their specific need(s). I am excited to see our brand grow, not just in product SKUs, sales, and employees, but also in ideas and concepts that come to fruition through the creative and innovative minds behind this Sliquid 101 campaign. I am very proud of the entire Sliquid team for all their hard work on this campaign,” said Dean Elliott, Sliquid CEO.
The Sliquid 101 campaign’s main component is an interactive Quiz, which is available starting today at https://sliquid.com/sliquid-101/. The quiz consists of five questions that calculate a result based on the answers provided, which will land the customer on a page containing pertinent information about the recommended Sliquid product they should use and why exactly they have been directed to that particular product.
As part of this learning experience, Sliquid has produced original videos featuring Sliquid expert Michelle Marcus, to convey the information in a more direct, clear, and personalized way. The video content offers the viewer the foundational knowledge as to what they should be using, then links them to the site to learn more about the product, as well as to purchase if they wish. Viewers can add a bottle of the product they land on directly to their cart without ever leaving the quiz.
“The Sliquid 101 campaign is the culmination of months of work put forth by a creative team that I am unbelievably proud to be part of. Together, we have crafted a comprehensive, strategic marketing initiative that deviates from the traditional photo campaigns of yesteryear and positions Sliquid a step above the rest by offering our customers a more innovative way of connecting with our brand. When it comes to marketing, companies must think outside the box and meet their customers where they are at…and that is online. Moreover, when it comes to branding, companies must be bold and direct in their mission. For Sliquid, this meant taking product education to a digital platform, and making it accessible to our end user so that their intimate product purchases are thoughtful and educated,” said Erik Vasquez, Sliquid Marketing Director.
Sliquid has also created original artwork for the campaign, which is visually reminiscent of educational learning. The chalkboard, back to school theme will be released one at a time, once a week throughout the Fall, along with information about the product. This imagery and the data will be posted on all social media platforms.
With today marking the rollout of Sliquid 101, bloggers and online retailers can now request a customized, branded quiz. The branded quiz will be generated using the requester’s logo and website color scheme. The requester will then be sent a link to embed the quiz into their own website, and the landing page with the suggested product will then link back to that website’s Sliquid product page so the customer can purchase directly through their site. Should the product they land on not be available through the site, the customer can then request to have the retailer carry the product. This is a great way for Sliquid retailers to gather information from their customer base and may be helpful in identifying deficiencies in the range of lubricants they carry.
“I am super excited about this campaign as it will provide a great opportunity for our retail partners to offer a much needed educational tool that will guide the consumer through the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of selecting an intimate lubricant. Often when it comes to selecting intimate products, for some, it becomes so overwhelming that they end up walking away without anything to address their needs. While the lubricant market continues to grow and offer a plethora of options, Sliquid is using this time to empower customers to make better-informed decisions regarding their overall sexual health and wellness.” said Michelle Marcus, VP of Sales and Merchandising
Coming later this fall, Sliquid will be printing an infographic poster that can be sent to retailers for in-store use. The poster will work in the same way that the quiz does, only in a non-digital format. This will be a great tool for brick and mortar retailers to offer the Sliquid 101 experience without needing the internet. Sliquid will also be hosting online LIVE Lessons with Michelle, via Facebook, where she will be bringing in special guests to talk about lube and answer questions. During these lessons, anyone who interacts during the broadcast will be eligible to win Sliquid swag and free product.
Keep up with everything Sliquid by visiting the company’s official website www.sliquid.com. Follow Sliquid through social media on Twitter @Sliquid, on Instagram @_Sliquid, on Facebook www.facebook.com/sliquid.
About Sliquid, LLC
Sliquid was born, first as an idea, then as a reality. The company vows to always put the safety and comfort of the consumer first, regardless of cost, and never to formulate with sugars or petrochemicals. Today, the company boasts a product line of over 100 SKUs across varying collections, all formulated vegan safe and pH body-friendly. Sliquid is formulated entirely sugar and sugar derivative free (glycerin), and with sparse amounts of only the safest ingredients, making it the cleanest, most natural lubricant on the market.
I am a big fan of flavored lubricants; I love that they cover up the odor of sex so that the whole room doesn’t smell like vagina juices hours after the deed (which some people may love). The Blue Raspberry lube comes in a clear 125ml bottle with a pop cap which makes it easy to dispense and safe for storage without worrying about spillage.
The consistency of this lubricant is just how I like it: not overly thick, but just right so as not being too runny. It manages to stay where I apply it most of the time. It does become slightly sticky as it begins to dry but that stickiness goes away once it dries completely.
In terms of taste it does have a slight artificial tinge to it, but it’s not too bad. It tastes exactly like I expected Blue Raspberry to taste; it’s what I’d imagine licking a Smurf would be like! Being currently single I don’t use this for oral sex so the taste isn’t an issue for me. Besides, it’s the smell I want! And the smell is great, not overwhelming at all – I love your lube…
FERNDALE, Mich. — Adult product wholesaler Nalpac announced today that it is once again stocking all products from natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid.
“We are very excited to have the full line of Sliquid back in stock here at Nalpac,” said Glenn Leboeuf, Nalpac’s director of operations. “It has been one of the brands that is regularly requested by our customers, and we’re thrilled to be working together with Sliquid again.”
Leboeuf said that as a full-line Sliquid distributor, Nalpac will be carrying all of the “fantastic Sliquid products, including their Sliquid Naturals, Sliquid Organics and Sliquid Balance collections.”
“In addition, Nalpac is now stocking the full line of Sliquid’s LGBTQ-focused male brand RIDE BodyWorx in its new packaging with new brand identity,” Leboeuf said.
Some of Sliquids’ new and top-selling products are now available through Nalpac including Sliquid Shine Toy Cleaner in an eight-ounce and two-ounce bottle, Sliquid’s Silver Studio Collection, Buck Angel’s T-Lube and Sliquid’s newest product and first ever bubble bath SOAK in cherry blossom and limoncello scents.
Dean Elliott, CEO and founder of Sliquid, said the the timing felt right to revisit its partnership with Nalpac, particularly since the company has changed hands.
“We are enthusiastic about the great vibes the entire Nalpac team has expressed thus far, and we look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration going forward,” Elliott said.
To place an order or learn more about Sliquid, contact your Nalpac sales rep or email sales@naplac.com.
