Astroglide

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5 oz (142 g) bottle of Astroglide, new style

Astroglide is a brand of personal lubricant manufactured by BioFilm Inc. Vista, CA, USA 92081.

Astroglide consists of purified water, glycerin, propylene glycol, polyquaternium 15, methylparaben and propylparaben.

The consistency of Astroglide is similar to that of pre-ejaculate. Users appreciate how it doesn't get absorbed as fast as traditional products, nor does it get thick and gummy like some others (especially those mainly used for anal sex) while its effectiveness may be replenished with water (or equivalent). Despite being more expensive than some other brands of lubricant on the market, Astroglide sales are increasing and expected to exceed $16 million in 2006.^[1]

The name relates to its origin, as its inventor, Dan Wray, discovered it while working on the cooling system of a space shuttle at Edwards Air Force Base in 1977. It was originally licensed to a small company in North Hollywood (in 1982) which failed in 1991, allowing Wray to regain the rights.^[2]

The bottles are typically distinguished by the vivid purple color of their labels. A new variant of traditional Astroglide was introduced in 2005, sporting a red cap and color scheme; this new variety is a "warming liquid. It has a stickier and less natural smoothness than the original Astroglide"[1]

Although Astroglide's pH balance (slightly acidic) matches normal body fluids, which generally inhibits yeast growth, it is not recommended for use by those with yeast infections due to its glycerin content. ^[3] ^[4]

[edit] Ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, propylene glycol, polyquaternium 15, methylparaben, propylparaben

The chemical formula of polyquaternium 15 is not yet listed on Wikipedia. Please refer to polyquaternium for now.

The company is now owned and operated by the Carlson Family from Pennsylvania. They currently have two sons serving in the U.S. Army, supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.