Numbing Lubes
Numbing lubes dampen sensitivity at the point of contact – useful when you want to work your way towards more intensity during anal sex or fisting. At Tom Rocket's you'll find 13 delay and numbing gels with active ingredients like LAURETH-9 or clove extract, from the compact travel size to the 1000 ml bottle for fisting. One thing up front: sensation is dampened, not switched off – you'll still feel pressure and stretch.
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Table of Contents
- How numbing lubes work
- Numbing lubes at a glance
- Numbing lubes by use
- LAURETH-9 or clove extract
- Which lube for which purpose
- Using it safely
- What else belongs to the session
- Ordering and shipping
- Frequently asked questions
How numbing lubes work
The active ingredients – usually LAURETH-9 or clove extract – lower the sensitivity of skin and mucous membrane at the point of application. Sensation is dampened, not switched off: you still register pressure and stretch, only the surface sensitivity drops. That can ease the start of anal sex or help with stretching for fisting, when the first resistance would otherwise be too much.
One point matters more than any product detail: pain is the body's warning signal, and a numbing gel dampens exactly that signal along with everything else. Which means you might notice over-stretching or a small injury later than you would without it. So: dose sparingly, build up slowly, stop if in doubt. The gel replaces neither patience nor preparation – it only takes the first edge off.
Numbing lubes at a glance
| Product | Active ingredient | Strength | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eros Extended Love Glide Top Level 3 | numbing | light | anal sex, getting started |
| Eros 2in1 #anal #delay | numbing, caring | light–medium | anal sex |
| Eros 2in1 #care #delay (30 ml) | numbing, caring | light–medium | on the go |
| Swiss Navy Anal Lube | clove extract, silicone | medium | long sessions |
| Eros Double Action Delay Dildo Bottle | numbing | medium | delay plus dildo |
| Mister B Glide Extreme | thick glide | for long glide | anal sex, fisting |
| Fist It Numbing FF Lube (500/1000 ml) | numbing, water-based | strong | fisting |
| S8 Fist Lube Extreme (200/500 ml) | LAURETH-9, water-based | strong | fisting |
| S8 Waterbased Extreme Lube | LAURETH-9, water-based | strong | fisting, anal sex |
| Mister B Lube Extreme | clove extract | strong | fisting |
| Mister B Fist Extreme | numbing, cooling | strong | fisting |
Numbing lubes by use
For anal sex
Eros Extended Love Glide Top Level 3 is mildly sensation-reducing without dampening contact completely – a good starting point, condom-safe. Eros 2in1 #anal #delay combines numbing and caring properties, dermatologically tested and condom-safe. Swiss Navy Anal Lube is silicone-based with clove extract: long-lasting, doesn't soak in, fragrance-free – the choice for long sessions where a water-based gel would dry out too soon.
For fisting
Fisting needs more volume and stronger action. Fist It Numbing FF Lube (500 ml and 1000 ml) is a sensation-reducing water-based lube, condom-compatible and skin-caring. S8 Fist Lube Extreme (200 ml and 500 ml) contains LAURETH-9, is oil- and grease-free, fragrance-free and flavour-neutral. The water-based S8 Waterbased Extreme Lube uses the same ingredient and suits both fisting and intense anal sex. Mister B Lube Extreme numbs via clove extract, is dermatologically tested and cruelty-free. Mister B Fist Extreme adds a cooling effect on top – thick and long-lasting.
On the go and for delay
Eros 2in1 #care #delay (30 ml) is the travel size: numbing and caring in one, fits any pocket. Eros Double Action Delay Dildo Bottle is the oddity in the range – the bottle itself has an insertable length of 16 cm at Ø 3 cm, delay gel and dildo in a single product. Mister B Glide Extreme is the thick variant for long, even glide.
LAURETH-9 or clove extract
Two active ingredients dominate the range. LAURETH-9 (S8, Mister B Lube Extreme) is a synthetic ingredient that lowers surface sensitivity in a precisely dosed way and is generally well tolerated. Clove extract (Swiss Navy, Mister B) is the natural counterpart with the same effect – slightly milder, long established. Most people tolerate both without trouble. With sensitive skin or known allergies, still do a small patch test on the inner arm before the first use and wait a few minutes.
Which lube for which purpose
- Getting started with anal sex: Eros Extended Love Glide or Eros 2in1 #anal #delay – mildly sensation-reducing, condom-safe.
- Fisting: S8 Fist Lube Extreme, S8 Waterbased Extreme or Fist It Numbing – strong action, large bottles.
- Long sessions without re-applying: Swiss Navy Anal Lube, silicone-based – doesn't dry out.
- On the go: Eros 2in1 #care #delay (30 ml) – compact and caring.
- Extra cooling: Mister B Fist Extreme.
A note on silicone lubes: Swiss Navy, the Eros silicone gels and Mister B Glide Extreme attack silicone toys. With silicone dildos or plugs, reach for a water-based gel instead, otherwise the toy's surface suffers.
Using it safely
Apply the gel thinly and give it a minute or two before you start. More gel doesn't mean more safety – it just means you feel even less. Build up intensity in small steps and listen to your body. If something pinches, stop rather than adding more. And don't combine numbing lubes with substances that switch off pain perception on top – that's exactly when the warning signals you depend on get lost.
What else belongs to the session
Thick lube is only one part of the kit. Clean preparation means the anal cleaning range, and for fisting the right fisting toys and fisting gloves. Anyone using poppers: they produce a short rush from which the muscle can loosen – suitable varieties sit under poppers for fisting.
Ordering and shipping
Tom Rocket's ships free within Germany from EUR 49, EU-wide from EUR 99. Orders placed by 1 pm (weekdays) are dispatched the same day. Delivery is discreet in neutral packaging with no clue to the contents. Customer service via chat, email or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Are numbing lubes safe? Used sparingly and slowly, yes. Pain is a warning signal and a numbing gel dampens it along with everything else – so build up in small steps and listen to your body rather than overriding the signal.
What is LAURETH-9? A synthetic ingredient that lowers surface sensitivity. It's found in S8 Fist Lube Extreme and Mister B Lube Extreme, among others, can be dosed precisely and is generally well tolerated.
Can I use numbing lube with condoms? The products in the range are condom-safe, including the silicone gels like Swiss Navy Anal Lube. You shouldn't combine silicone gels with silicone toys, though, because they attack the surface.
Which lube for getting started with anal sex? Eros Extended Love Glide Top Level 3 or Eros 2in1 #anal #delay – both mildly sensation-reducing and condom-safe. Sensation is dampened, not switched off.
Water-based or silicone-based? Water-based gels (Fist It, S8) wash off easily and work with all toys, but dry out faster. Silicone gels (Swiss Navy, Eros) last much longer but aren't suitable for silicone toys.
How strongly does the gel numb? It varies by product. The anal-sex gels dampen lightly, the fisting gels like S8 Fist Lube Extreme or Fist It Numbing noticeably more. Always start with the milder option and a small amount.
Is numbing lube suitable for fisting? Yes, that's what the large bottles like Fist It Numbing (up to 1000 ml) and S8 Fist Lube Extreme are made for. What stays important is building the stretch slowly despite the dampened sensation.
Does everyone tolerate clove extract? Most do, the ingredient has been in use for a long time. With a known allergy to clove or eugenol, check the ingredients first and do a small patch test.
Is delivery discreet? Yes. Shipping in neutral packaging with no reference to the contents. Orders placed by 1 pm go out the same working day.