Durex Play 2in1 is both a massage gel and a lubricant. It is water-based, and was released in 2006 by SSL International, which in 2010 was purchased by the company Reckitt Benckiser. Reckitt Benckiser is also responsible for product lines such as Air Wick, Strepsils and Nurofen. Durex 2in1 retails for $16.95 for 200mL in stores. Unfortunately, it seems that 200mLs is the only purchasing option you have for it. It comes in a funny phallic bottle, with a flip-top cap on the bottom.
From my perspective, using 2in1 is either really awesome, or pretty terrible. Its multipurpose function, as both a massage gel AND lube sounded really attractive, and there are positive reviews that convinced me that this was a product for me. I love massages, and one thing can lead to another, in an environment that is latex-friendly. Sounds great.
Using 2in1 as a massage gel is a sensational experience. It drips out of the bottle onto your skin, and it is always cool. It warms quickly to body temperature and is inititally incredibly slippery, allowing your hands to glide effortlessly over your lover as you knead and fondle them. After about a minute, the gel becomes thicker (like a moisturiser) and quickly dries. It is nice to have a massage option that is not as oily as massage oil. Who wants oily bed sheets and clothes? It's impossible to wash out, although dishwashing detergent may help. 2in1 contains Vitamin E too, so when it has dried it leaves your skin feeling buttery-soft. These are all good points.
What really lets 2in1 down for me is what makes it a good massage gel. It dries quickly. Really, really quickly. If one thing leads to another during a Durex Play 2in1 massage, make sure you have an actual lube standing by, because you will need it within one or two minutes of sex. Now, a good tip to know is that water-based lubricants can be 're-activated' once they have dried by applying some more water (or saliva) to them, but if you have to stop everything frequently to keep re-lubricating, forget it. The moment is over.
The label on the bottle promises that I will find the lube 'pleasantly sweet', which, surprisingly enough, I did. Unsurprisingly, it had a pretty terrible aftertaste, like artificially sweetened foods.
Ultimately, Durex Play 2in1 is both a frustrating lube and an awesome massage gel in a bottle whose shape made me titter the first time I saw it. I would not use it during oral sex, or any penetrative sex you don't want interrupted periodically. I would recommend it to a person on a budget, who wanted latex-friendly sexy massages, but I would also be recommending having a spray bottle or glass of water nearby for re-lubrication of the lubricant.
Score: 4/10
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