Decoding methylcellulose

A few nights ago, I dug in. I really don't know why I'd had such a hard time cracking this one before but my googling must've been better this time. I kept it simple and just googled "methylcellulose". I have been somewhat apprehensive about using Contragel Green before (I have done it though regardless) because I didn't know what methylcellulose actually was. What is it? Well... The short story is easy, the long story is a lot more complicated, at least to me. The short story is that methylcellulose is a slightly altered form of cellulose from plants and/or fruits, the foundation "walls". In fruit it is the "flesh". Cracking cellulose was a tough one for me, I really need to envision it before I get it, so here's a little visual for you:

In its pure form, it is a white powder. You'll have to do your own research but I will tell you this... This substance has a cool feature to it. When you want things to gel, you speak of gelification, and there are substances that belong to that category. Most gelification substances get solid when cold and looser in warmer temperature. Methylcellulose gets solid when hot and looser when cold. So how does that benefit the product in its entirety (Contragel Green)? Now, this is only my speculation, but I'd assume that if you haven't left the Contragel in for longer than advised (no more than two hours, otherwise reapplication is needed for PIV sex), the gel would indeed get stickier as you get more aroused and as you are having sex. Why? Because I suspect body heat increases when you are aroused, and also from the shear in-and-out motion. Motion generates heat.

And now, the long story of methylcellulose: if you feel inclined to investigate it further, you'll soon discover that "methyl" has a significant meaning to it. It's included in the name because the cellulose has gone through methylation. I cannot be bothered to go through it again because it was a drag reading it all (I'm not a chemist!), but basically it's a chemical process where a highly toxic chemical is involved. My understanding is that just like soap-making can sound dangerous (and it could be!), soap could also be perceived as dangerous. However, the lye is never included in the final product.  Methylcellulose is time and time again mentioned as totally safe to ingest, so I feel very confident that the case is the same with this; dangerous step before the actual product is finished.

I hope this helps someone who is apprehensive about using Contragel Green because of this ingredient, I was for a while.