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No One · 20th Jun 2010, 09:58 AM

For the past few weeks I have bee trying to get myself to buy some Astroglyde from Walmart, but every time I would go to the store I would chicken out, or my parents would be there.

Last night I went to Walmart after work because I had to get a few things. When I walked in I realized that the self checkout stations were closed so I told myself, "Ughm guess I have to wait until next time", and I went and got the other stuff I needed to get. After getting everything else, I walked into the family planing isle and picked it up. I walked toward the checkout counter but stopped thinking "I can't do it" but I forced myself to put all the stuff down for the lady to check out.

It was so easy after I finally did it. I just struck up some casual conversation and then walked out.

I will say it is A LOT easier when you are buying other stuff with it.

It's funny really, I used the stuff last night and

I can't believe what I have been missing!

Jay D · 20th Jun 2010, 10:30 AM

what is astroglyde?

Steve712 · 20th Jun 2010, 10:31 AM

It's a lubricant.

I hate using lubricants for masturbating.

Jay D · 20th Jun 2010, 10:32 AM

ah i see! i never used lube before (never had to XD cos i'm a virgin at the age of 18 woooo me).

Markio · 20th Jun 2010, 12:05 PM

I always thought it was called "Estroglide," like female hormones, because I remember Kathy Griffin would always talk about Barbara Walters using it.

**Chip** · 20th Jun 2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ladygothicka

ah i see! i never used lube before (never had to XD cos i'm a virgin at the age of 18 woooo me).

Just to be clear.... you can use lube by yourself. That's what No One was referring to

**Martin** · 20th Jun 2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by No One

I will say it is A LOT easier when you are buying other stuff with it.

Depends what the other stuff is. It could be a lot more awkward if you buy it alongside something like bananas or cucumbers.

theJosephDean · 20th Jun 2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin

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Originally Posted by No One

I will say it is A LOT easier when you are buying other stuff with it.

Depends what the other stuff is. It could be a lot more awkward if you buy it alongside something like bananas or cucumbers.

No One · 20th Jun 2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin

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Originally Posted by No One

I will say it is A LOT easier when you are buying other stuff with it.

Depends what the other stuff is. It could be a lot more awkward if you buy it alongside something like bananas or cucumbers.

Oh good lord!

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Originally Posted by Markio

I always thought it was called "Estroglide," like female hormones, because I remember Kathy Griffin would always talk about Barbara Walters using it.

Oh good lord no!

**Mogget** · 20th Jun 2010, 02:36 PM

Lube really does improve the experience (at least if you're circ'd, maybe not for uncut guys). When I first used it I was stunned.

**Filip** · 21st Jun 2010, 02:55 AM

You know, they're used to selling that stuff to people. They stock it to make a profit, even (shocking, I know

)
It's really not some horrible deathtrap to lure in people and then publucly humilitate them! They'd probably be glad to know they now have a satisfied customer

Congrats on finding your shopping courage, though!

21st Jun 2010, 05:21 AM

Lucy you had no hassle. Try doing that then finding the offer they had on it (Buy one get one fee) wasn't programmed into the tills! Standing there for what seemed a life time with a cue of people behind me as they go and check. Then try find they cannot cancel the items on the till so they have to go and get their superviser!

Could of died there and then. lol.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 21st Jun 2010, 05:53 AM

Congrats!!

I've used lube like once, but since I'm uncut, I was just like meh.

xequar · 21st Jun 2010, 07:17 AM

I tell this to everyone who freaks about buying something "embarrasing".

Just act like you own the joint. The cashiers A) aren't paid enough to care, B) are more thinking about getting done with their shift than what you're buying, and C) value their crappy minimum wage slave jobs enough to shut the hell up if they do care, since a customer complaint about bad cashier conduct would make their lifes worse than they already are.

Trust me on this. I've bought all sorts of embarrasing things, like lube and diapers, without so much as a second glance. Even the night I bought rope, chain, padlocks, lube, duct tape, and scented candles (oh, and a pint of Ben & Jerries) as my entire purchase, the cashier didn't show any signs of being phased.

Like I said, just act like you own the joint. It's when you're nervous and twitchy and striking up conversation that a cashier's going to know something's up.

**Chip** · 21st Jun 2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Lucy you had no hassle. Try doing that then finding the offer they had on it (Buy one get one fee) wasn't programmed into the tills! Standing there for what seemed a life time with a cue of people behind me as they go and check. Then try find they cannot cancel the items on the till so they have to go and get their superviser!

Could of died there and then. lol.

Woody Allen had a scene like that in one of his movies. He goes into a small NYC store which is really busy, nervously buys a "dirty magazine" and gets 3 other items along with it so he won't seem like such a perv, gets in line to pay for everything, and when his turn comes, the cashier rings up the other two items, but can't find a price so gets on the store PA and says "I need a price check on "wet orgasms" magazine, "wet orgasms" price check please" and Woody looks like he wants to die.

But in reality... that doesn't happen very often

Daniel · 21st Jun 2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Markio

I always thought it was called "Estroglide," like female hormones, because I remember Kathy Griffin would always talk about Barbara Walters using it.

Barbara uses KY Jelly. GET IT STRAIGHT!

theJosephDean · 21st Jun 2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markio

I always thought it was called "Estroglide," like female hormones, because I remember Kathy Griffin would always talk about Barbara Walters using it.

Barbara uses KY Jelly. GET IT STRAIGHT!

Nah, Barbara prefers Astroglide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj8eTTzuIRE

^_^

Emberstone · 21st Jun 2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filip

You know, they're used to selling that stuff to people. They stock it to make a profit, even (shocking, I know

)
It's really not some horrible deathtrap to lure in people and then publucly humilitate them! They'd probably be glad to know they now have a satisfied customer

Congrats on finding your shopping courage, though!

+ YouTube Video

20th Jun 2010, 09:58 AM	#1
No One Eternally Male Crazed! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Unofficially out to everyone but my family. Age: 18 Posts: 1,021 Join Date: Oct 2008	I finally got it over with! For the past few weeks I have bee trying to get myself to buy some Astroglyde from Walmart, but every time I would go to the store I would chicken out, or my parents would be there. Last night I went to Walmart after work because I had to get a few things. When I walked in I realized that the self checkout stations were closed so I told myself, "Ughm guess I have to wait until next time", and I went and got the other stuff I needed to get. After getting everything else, I walked into the family planing isle and picked it up. I walked toward the checkout counter but stopped thinking "I can't do it" but I forced myself to put all the stuff down for the lady to check out. It was so easy after I finally did it. I just struck up some casual conversation and then walked out. I will say it is A LOT easier when you are buying other stuff with it. It's funny really, I used the stuff last night and I can't believe what I have been missing! __________________

20th Jun 2010, 10:30 AM	#2
Jay D First Lady of the Gothickan Empire. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Everyone knows I'm straight Location: Norwich, Norfolk. Age: 20 Posts: 271 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: I finally got it over with! what is astroglyde? __________________

20th Jun 2010, 10:31 AM	#3
Steve712 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Mostly out. Location: New Brunswick, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 1,292 Join Date: Feb 2010	Re: I finally got it over with! It's a lubricant. I hate using lubricants for masturbating. __________________ "Yet if hope has flown away / In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, / Is it therefore the less gone?" - Poe

20th Jun 2010, 10:32 AM	#4
Jay D First Lady of the Gothickan Empire. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Everyone knows I'm straight Location: Norwich, Norfolk. Age: 20 Posts: 271 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: I finally got it over with! ah i see! i never used lube before (never had to XD cos i'm a virgin at the age of 18 woooo me). __________________

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Markio EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, friends, and staff! Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 1,139 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: I finally got it over with! I always thought it was called "Estroglide," like female hormones, because I remember Kathy Griffin would always talk about Barbara Walters using it. __________________ Celebrate diversity!

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Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,019 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: I finally got it over with! Lube really does improve the experience (at least if you're circ'd, maybe not for uncut guys). When I first used it I was stunned.

21st Jun 2010, 02:55 AM	#11
Filip Cecile's sidekick EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Belgium, EU Age: 28 Posts: 3,366 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: I finally got it over with! You know, they're used to selling that stuff to people. They stock it to make a profit, even (shocking, I know ) It's really not some horrible deathtrap to lure in people and then publucly humilitate them! They'd probably be glad to know they now have a satisfied customer Congrats on finding your shopping courage, though! __________________ To the world, you're somebody, but to somebody, you're the world...

21st Jun 2010, 05:21 AM	#12
Jiggles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I finally got it over with! Lucy you had no hassle. Try doing that then finding the offer they had on it (Buy one get one fee) wasn't programmed into the tills! Standing there for what seemed a life time with a cue of people behind me as they go and check. Then try find they cannot cancel the items on the till so they have to go and get their superviser! Could of died there and then. lol.

21st Jun 2010, 05:53 AM	#13
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21st Jun 2010, 07:17 AM	#14
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: I finally got it over with! I tell this to everyone who freaks about buying something "embarrasing". Just act like you own the joint. The cashiers A) aren't paid enough to care, B) are more thinking about getting done with their shift than what you're buying, and C) value their crappy minimum wage slave jobs enough to shut the hell up if they do care, since a customer complaint about bad cashier conduct would make their lifes worse than they already are. Trust me on this. I've bought all sorts of embarrasing things, like lube and diapers, without so much as a second glance. Even the night I bought rope, chain, padlocks, lube, duct tape, and scented candles (oh, and a pint of Ben & Jerries) as my entire purchase, the cashier didn't show any signs of being phased. Like I said, just act like you own the joint. It's when you're nervous and twitchy and striking up conversation that a cashier's going to know something's up. __________________

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