An applicator for delivering an insertable device into a body cavity includes (a) a barrel having an insertion end and an opposed gripper end, (b) a lubricant carrier operatively linked to the barrel (c) a fluid lubricant in fluid communication with lubricant carrier, and optionally (d) a plunger arranged and configured to be moveable within the barrel to expel the insertable device from the barrel and into a body cavity. The barrel is arranged and configured to contain the insertable device. The applicator may be included in a packaged applicator system.