Why do some people look for a glycerin-free lubricant? Glycerin is a common lubricant ingredient that gives a sweet taste and a slippery feel, but some people prefer to avoid it in products used on intimate skin, and it can turn tacky as it dries. Defense leaves it out, along with parabens. In their place, Intimate Earth uses a pH balanced water-based formula blended with sea kelp and guava bark extract. If you have reacted to mainstream lubricants before, a shorter free-from list like this is a reasonable place to look.
Defense: a glycerin-free glide with sea kelp and guava bark
Defense Protection Glide is a premium water-based lubricant from Intimate Earth in a 4 oz bottle. The formula is pH balanced and blended with sea kelp and guava bark extract, and the maker's feature list also names tea tree oil. It contains no parabens and no glycerin. Defense is friendly to latex condoms and is listed by the maker as safe to ingest.
Best for: For women and couples who want an everyday water-based lubricant without glycerin or parabens, and who like plant-based additions such as sea kelp and guava bark. It works for sex with latex condoms and for solo play.
At a glance: 4 oz · Water-based · Glycerin free · Paraben free · Latex condom friendly
Key features
| pH balanced |
A water-based formula with a balanced pH. |
| Sea kelp and guava bark |
Both plant extracts are blended into the glide. |
| Glycerin and paraben free |
Neither ingredient is used. |
| Latex condom friendly |
Can be used with latex condoms. |
| Safe to ingest |
Listed this way by the maker, so it can be used around oral sex. |
Specifications
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Size: 4 oz
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Base: Water
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pH: pH balanced
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Named ingredients: Sea kelp, guava bark extract, tea tree oil
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Free from: Parabens, glycerin
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Condom compatibility: Latex condom friendly
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Other: Listed by the maker as safe to ingest
How to use
Apply a small amount to yourself, your partner or a latex condom, and spread it where you want more glide. Reapply during longer sessions. If your skin is sensitive to tea tree oil or other plant extracts, test a little on the inner arm first. Rinse off with warm water afterward.
Care
- Close the cap after each use.
- Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
- Rinses off skin and toys with warm water.
- Stop using it if irritation occurs.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defense compatible with condoms?
Yes, with latex condoms. The maker lists it as latex condom friendly. Other condom materials are not mentioned in the product information, so check the condom maker's advice if you use non-latex types.
What is in the formula?
It is a pH balanced water-based glide blended with sea kelp and guava bark extract, and tea tree oil is named in the feature list. It contains no parabens and no glycerin. The full ingredient list is on the bottle.
How does Defense differ from Hydra?
Both are water-based, glycerin-free glides from Intimate Earth. Hydra is the plain option, blended with plant cellulose and with no smell or taste. Defense adds sea kelp, guava bark and tea tree oil.
Does it protect against infections?
It is a personal lubricant, not a medicine, and we make no health claims for it. It does not replace condoms or medical care. Speak to a doctor about any recurring symptoms.
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For adult use only. Read the instruction manual before first use. Specifications are the manufacturer's.
