Ladies, Vagina Dryness

Us ladies don’t really get a fair deal do we, if its not one thing thats going on with our lady bits then it’s something else.

Have you noticed over the last couple of month when you sit down of an evening to watch the TV you get prodded by adverts talking about vagina dryness, I mean come on, yes its good to make you aware during the day but at night when your relaxed on the sofa with a cuppa, do we really need to be reminded?

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Not all ladies suffer from this and touch wood, I am one of those lucky ladies who don’t if foreplay is instigated correctly, but many of us do and it can start at any time. I think it’s a topic us ladies would not want to broadcast too loudly.

Vagina Dryness can raise its ugly head at anytime of life, in a ladies latter years it can be brought on by the menopause.

Other causes-

• Are breastfeeding
• Taking contraceptive pills or antidepressants
• Having your womb removed (a hysterectomy)
• Have had or having cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy

The above are all things that can cause a change in your hormone levels and can have an affect on our vaginas with our vaginal discharge or fluid you naturally have being significantly reduced.

You can also have vaginal dryness-

• If you are not aroused during sex
• Using perfumed soaps, washing or douches in and around your vagina
• Having an underlying condition, such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome

Before racing to the doctors, why not try and treat your condition yourself first, if you have a partner this could be great foreplay for both of you!

Things to try first-

• Always try to use water-based lubricants before sex – put these in and around your vagina or on your partner’s penis
• Use vaginal moisturisers for vaginal dryness – you can put these inside your vagina to keep it moist
• When washing, use soaps without perfume and wash around your vagina
• Try to enjoy more foreplay so you feel more aroused during sex

Things to avoid trying-

• Do not use perfumed soaps, washes and any douches in and around your vagina
• Do not put creams or lotions like petroleum jelly inside your vagina as it can cause an infection
• Do not use moisturisers that are not for your vagina

Time to see your doctor when all else fails-

• It’s been a few weeks and the things you have tried yourself are not working
• If it’s affecting your daily life
• You have unusual discharge or bleeding from your vagina
• You have bleeding after sex or in between your periods

If you’re getting vaginal dryness because of changes in your hormone levels, you Doctor may prescribed creams, gels, patches or medicines to increase a hormone called oestrogen. This is called HRT.

Here are a few products I have found on Amazon for you to try before racing to the Doctors

Vagisil Prohydrate External Hydrating Gel, 30 ml

£8.49 available next day delivery with prime

Canesintima Intimate Lubricating Water Based Moisturiser For Vaginal Dryness, Non-Sticky, Dermotologically Tested, 

£8.78 Next day delivery with prime

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As always take care of you and your

Sue x

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