Is X-Lube safe?

Updated: 2026 March

I know, J-Lube and X-Lube are widespread within our kinks. Let’s look into it:

J-Lube has lots of sugar in it, so not suitable for people with diabetes or people with pussies. I had nasty yeast infections every time I used J-Lube (even if only used anally, it just goes everywhere). Plus it stayed forever in my bottle, annoying to clean off, there’s quickly mold because of the sugar. All in all a gross experience. J-Lube is not purified and is absolutely not suitable for human use! (Source: their customer service) Use for special effects or so only.

X-Lube is a sugar-free alternative. However Polyethylene Oxide (PEO) is often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane.

Since around 2023, X-Lube actually states on their product page that it does not contain any 1,4-dioxane. So, seems safe to use!

Happy Fucking and Fisting everybody!!!

For other products, keep in mind:

“Even though responsible manufacturers do make efforts to remove these impurities (1,4-dioxane that can be removed from cosmetics through vacuum stripping during processing without an unreasonable increase in raw material cost), the cosmetic and personal care product industry has shown little interest in doing so. Surprisingly, PEG compounds are also used by natural cosmetics companies.”

https://medium.com/@cosmethics/everything-you-need-to-know-about-peg-family-2176b788e378

Safe alternatives

I personally use Hydroxyethyl cellulose. It’s used in almost all lubes and if you have the powder yourself, you can adjust the thickness, mix it with Propylene glycole/glycerine or white colours 🙂