Early versions of lubricants like K-Y were designed for insertion of medical instrumentation. And the current generation of personal lubricants have been designed primarily with men's pleasure in mind; women's needs are secondary.
Designed for women's health and pleasure
Our team of scientists wanted to take a completely different approach. Unlike other major brands, Carrageenan personal lubricant was developed with natural, water-based ingredients that offer a safe and healthy alternative for women. We focus first on women's health and second on pleasure for both partners.
Benefits and Science

Improved texture, lubrication and pH balance
The primary ingredient in Carrageenan natural personal lubricant is carrageenan, an extract from a rich marine algae that is one of the oldest surviving sea plants on earth. This ingredient has extraordinary thickening abilities and has long been used in food and cosmetic products.
This 100% natural formula creates a lubricant that is more like a woman's natural body fluid than other leading brands:

Studied by the National Cancer Institute and Population Council
Several prominent health organizations have conducted years of research and clinical studies on formulations that include one or more forms of carrageenan as an ingredient.
The laboratory of Cellular Oncology at the National Cancer Institute reported that a comparison of a variety of compounds revealed that carrageenan, a type of sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red algae, is an extremely potent infection inhibitor for a broad range of sexually transmitted HPVs. (Read our press release about the results.)
The Population Council (PC) has received hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates and Rockefeller Foundations to support microbicide research efforts including research on carrageenan-based formulas.
The first "thixotropic" personal lubricant
In the bottle, Carrageenan is a rich gel that dispenses easily and stays where you put it. As it warms to body temperature, it changes from a gel to a moisture-rich lubricant, a unique physical benefit that scientists refer to as "thixotropic."
Nonirritating & safe for every day
While research continues into silicone's safety, you don't have to worry about using Carrageenan -- it contains no silicone, petroleum-based glycol or other harsh chemicals. Water-based Carrageenan contains carrageenan and other ingredients that are non-irritating, safe, effective (and fun!) for everyday use.