Liquid Silk water-based personal lubricant, 250ml pump bottle, Bodywise Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight, 2021

Liquid Silk is a water based personal lubricant made by Isle of Wight-based manufacturer Bodywise. It is primarily designed to ‘assist and enhance sexual intercourse, intimate massage and foreplay’. The product is formulated to be bio-static, meaning it reduces the risk of bacteria, yeast infection or fungal spores spreading.

Liquid silk also featured in a Red magazine list of the top 15 lubricants to combat vaginal dryness – a common menopause symptom (2022). Product reviews attest to its being used for this purpose, e.g.: “since going through the menopause it’s perfect. I was recommended by a friend to purchase this and I haven’t regretted it. It’s very soothing and helps ease the feeling of dryness.”