Intimate Enhancements Numb Anal Doc Johnson Gel Mint 2Oz.

What this is

Intimate Enhancements NUMB Mint Anal Gel is a topical gel from Doc Johnson, supplied in a 2 oz. (56 g) white squeeze tube inside a purple hanging carton. It is applied to the skin rather than swallowed. The back of the tube carries a Drug Facts panel, which places it in the over-the-counter external analgesic category: the active ingredient is Lidocaine HCl 2% and the purpose printed beside it is External Analgesic. The tube is marked with the manufacturer's item number 1312-24-BU.

The carton front and the tube front carry the same four elements — the "ie" Intimate Enhancements mark, the NUMB name, the line "Mint Anal Gel", and the net contents, 2 oz. (56 g). The reverse of the tube adds an "American Made" mark, the notes "no mess dispensing" and "no parabens or sugar", and an address block that reads: "Designed by Doc Johnson in Los Angeles, California. Made in the USA… Distributed by Doc Johnson Enterprises, P.O. Box 9908, North Hollywood, CA 91609-9908." A copyright line dated 2020 sits in the same block.

What's in it

Because this is an over-the-counter drug rather than a supplement, the formula is set out the way a Drug Facts panel requires: one named active ingredient at a stated strength, then everything else declared as inactive ingredients. There is no proprietary blend and no undisclosed remainder, so the composition is unusually easy to read.

Lidocaine HCl 2% is the sole active ingredient. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic widely used in topical over-the-counter products, where it is classed — as it is here — under the heading External Analgesic. The 2% figure is its concentration in the gel, not a quantity per application.

The eight inactive ingredients, in the order the tube prints them:

• Behenyl Betaine — an amphoteric surfactant built from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid found in vegetable oils. In topical formulas it works as a conditioning and thickening agent.
• Cocamidopropylamine Oxide — an amine oxide surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids, commonly used to build viscosity and hold a gel together.
• Dimethicone — a silicone fluid used throughout skincare and personal care for slip and a smooth, non-tacky finish.
• Disiloxane — a light, fast-spreading silicone that thins the texture so a small amount covers easily.
• Flavor — declared generically on the panel, as the format allows. The front of the pack names it: mint.
• Glycerin — a humectant and one of the most widely used ingredients in personal care, valued for drawing and holding moisture.
• PEG-20 Almond Glycerides — an emollient and emulsifier derived from almond oil and modified with polyethylene glycol. Worth noting if you avoid tree-nut-derived ingredients.
• Silica — silicon dioxide, a mineral used here as a thickener and texture modifier.

Two details are worth reading off that list rather than assuming. Two of the eight inactive ingredients are silicones, and water does not appear anywhere on the printed panel. The packaging also makes no statement, in either direction, about use alongside condoms or toys. If compatibility with a particular material matters to you, that question belongs with the manufacturer's own guidance rather than with a retail listing.

Drug Facts, as printed on the tube

How to use it

The directions on the tube are a single sentence: "Apply a small amount to index finger and rub around your anal region." That is the entire printed instruction. No waiting period before use, no re-application interval and no daily maximum appears anywhere on this package, so this page does not state one either. If you want guidance on timing, it should come from the manufacturer or a pharmacist.

Storage is printed under Other Information: keep it at 20–25°C (68–77°F), which is ordinary room temperature, so a nightstand drawer is fine and a hot car or a sunlit windowsill is not. The squeeze tube with a screw cap dispenses a little at a time, which is what the pack means by "no mess dispensing". At 2 oz. it is a full-size tube rather than a sachet or a single-use packet, and it stands upright on its cap.

Who it's for

This is an adult product for people 18 and over, and the packaging is specific about its intended area of use — the front of the tube describes it as an external anal analgesic, and the Drug Facts panel restricts it to external use only. It sits alongside the rest of our gels and lubricants range, with one distinction worth stating plainly: nothing on this package describes the product as a lubricant, and nothing on it claims to work as one.

Practically, this suits buyers who want to know exactly what they are putting on their skin. The single-active, fully-declared Drug Facts format names the anaesthetic and its strength outright, which is more than a proprietary cosmetic blend will give you. If you would rather avoid silicones, or you avoid almond-derived ingredients, the ingredient list above answers that before you buy rather than after.

Good to know

The Warnings section of the Drug Facts panel reads, in full:

• For external use only
• Avoid contact with eyes
• If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a physician
• Keep out of reach of children

Beyond the printed warnings, ordinary sense applies to any topical anaesthetic. Use the smallest amount that does the job, and stop if you get stinging, redness or a rash. Reduced sensation is the point of the product, but sensation is also how your body tells you something is wrong, so it should not be used to push past discomfort. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication, or have any known sensitivity to local anaesthetics, speak to a licensed healthcare professional before using it. This is an over-the-counter drug product and it deserves the same care as anything else in the bathroom cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

How much gel is in the tube?

The net contents printed on both the carton and the tube are 2 oz. (56 g). It ships as one white squeeze tube inside a purple hanging carton.

What is the active ingredient, and how strong is it?

The Drug Facts panel on Intimate Enhancements NUMB Mint Anal Gel names a single active ingredient: Lidocaine HCl at 2%, with the purpose given as External Analgesic. Everything else in the tube is declared under Inactive Ingredients.

Is this a lubricant?

No. Nothing on the packaging describes NUMB Mint Anal Gel as a lubricant or claims that it performs as one, and water is not listed among its ingredients. It is sold as an external analgesic gel; a lubricant is a separate product and a separate decision.

Does the packaging say how long before use to apply it?

It does not. The printed directions cover application only — "apply a small amount to index finger and rub around your anal region" — with no advance timing, no interval between applications and no daily limit anywhere on the tube or the carton.

Does it contain anything nut-derived?

Yes. PEG-20 Almond Glycerides appears on the inactive ingredient list, and it is derived from almond oil. Anyone avoiding tree-nut-derived ingredients should factor that in.

Where is it made, and who distributes it?

The tube carries an "American Made" mark and the line "Designed by Doc Johnson in Los Angeles, California. Made in the USA." Distribution is listed as Doc Johnson Enterprises, P.O. Box 9908, North Hollywood, CA 91609-9908.

How should it be stored?

At 20–25°C (68–77°F), per the Other Information line on the Drug Facts panel. That is standard room temperature; keep it away from direct heat and out of reach of children.

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.