Sex on the Beach Warming Edible Massage Oil 1.76 oz

What it is

Sex on the Beach Warming Edible Massage Oil is a 1.76 fl oz (50 ml) flavored warming lotion from the Love Lickers range, manufactured by Little Genie Productions L.L.C. of Seattle, Washington. The front of the bottle designates it in exactly those words — a "flavored warming lotion" — and it ships in a miniature spirits-styled bottle: clear, square-shouldered, with a black ribbed screw cap, holding a tinted pink liquid. It belongs in our warming lubricants range, and at 50 ml it is one of the smaller bottles there.

A single sealed bottle is what ships. The styling is part of the joke — the label is laid out like a miniature of spirits, down to the sunset-and-palm-trees artwork and the "100% by volume" line under the brand mark.

What's in the bottle

The back label prints a short, complete ingredient list: Glycerin, Sorbitol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum and Assorted Colors. That is six entries for a liquid of this kind, and each one does a recognizable job in the bottle.

• Glycerin is the base. It is a clear, syrupy sugar alcohol drawn from plant or animal fats, and one of the most widely used humectants in personal-care liquids — it holds water, gives a liquid body, and is what makes a lotion feel slippery rather than watery.
• Sorbitol is a second sugar alcohol. It occurs naturally in fruits such as apples, pears and plums, and manufacturers use it across both food and personal care as a humectant and a sweetening agent.
• Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a preservative that has been standard in foods and cosmetics for decades. In a water-containing product it is what keeps the contents stable once the cap has been opened.
• Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid and works alongside the potassium sorbate. Pairing the two is a very common preservative system in this category.
• Xanthan gum is a thickener made by fermenting sugars with the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris. It is the reason the liquid has some slip and body to it instead of running straight off the skin like water.
• Assorted colors is the heading the label groups its colorants under, without naming them individually. The contents are tinted a clear pink.

Two details are worth stating plainly, because they are what the packaging itself says. No individual flavoring agent is named in the list, and no specific flavor is named anywhere on the bottle — "flavored" is as far as the label goes. The back label also carries the printed line "Sold As A Novelty Only", transcribed into the table below as it appears.

Product specifications

How to use it

The bottle carries no printed directions, so handle it the way the format suggests rather than following instructions that are not there. Unscrew the cap, pour a small amount into the palm, warm it briefly between the hands and apply it to the skin for massage. Begin with less than you think you need — a thickened glycerin lotion spreads much further than a water-thin one, and 50 ml is a small bottle to work through.

Re-cap it tightly after use and store it upright at normal room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Because the bottle has a plain screw cap rather than a pump or a flip spout, it is worth pouring over a towel the first time until you know how freely it runs.

As with any new product applied to the skin, a patch test is sensible: put a small amount on the inside of the forearm, leave it for a few minutes and rinse it off. Stop using it if the skin reacts. The label makes no statement about compatibility with condoms, latex or toy materials, so do not assume it — if that matters for how you plan to use it, choose a product whose packaging states it explicitly.

Who it's for

This is a product for adults over 18 who want to try a warming-style massage lotion without committing to a full-size bottle. The 50 ml format is the appeal: it is enough for several sessions, it is inexpensive enough to experiment with, and it fits in a travel-size wash bag or an overnight bag without taking up room.

The miniature-bottle styling also makes it an obvious gift-bag or party-favor item — it reads as a joke miniature at a glance, which is much of why Little Genie packaged it this way. If you already know you prefer a particular flavored range, or you need a product with a stated latex compatibility, this small novelty bottle is probably not the one to reach for.

Good to know

• The back label prints the line "Sold As A Novelty Only".
• The bottle carries no printed warnings, no printed directions and no printed expiration date or lot code.
• Check the ingredient list above before buying if you have a known sensitivity to any of the six entries, and avoid the product if you do.
• Keep it away from the eyes. Rinse with clean water if it gets into them.
• Keep out of reach of children. For adults 18 and over only.
• Both faces of the bottle are printed "Made in the U.S.A."

Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with nothing on the outside that names the contents or the store.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in Sex on the Beach Warming Lotion?

The back label lists six ingredients: Glycerin, Sorbitol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum and Assorted Colors. Glycerin and sorbitol are the base and humectant, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are the preservative pair, xanthan gum is the thickener, and the colorants are grouped under a single heading without being named individually.

How much lotion is in the bottle?

The bottle holds 1.76 fl oz, which is 50 ml, as printed on the front label. It is a single miniature bottle with a black ribbed screw cap, small enough to pack in a wash bag.

What flavor is it?

The packaging does not name one. The front label designates the product a "flavored warming lotion" and gives the product name Sex on the Beach, but no specific flavor is stated anywhere on the bottle and the ingredient list names no individual flavoring agent.

Where is this product made?

It is made in the United States. "Made in the U.S.A." is printed vertically on both the front and the back of the bottle, and the manufacturer is given on the label as Little Genie Productions L.L.C. of Seattle, WA 98119.

How is the order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship discreetly in plain outer packaging that does not identify the contents. The card or bank statement entry shows a generic business name rather than the store name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition or a known allergy to any listed ingredient. Keep out of reach of children.