VAGINAL LUBRICANTS

 

Vaginal lubricants can mean the difference between a healthy sex life or a life where vaginal dryness has turned love making into an uncomfortable and painful experience. After all, sex isn’t supposed to hurt. A simple solution to this common problem is the use of vaginal lubricants.

Understanding how your body is being affected by changing hormones is helpful. Waning libido and vaginal dryness are two unpleasant side effects that accompany menopause.  That’s because there’s a decline in estrogen, the dominant fertility hormone which helps the body maintain vaginal moisture. The drier the vaginal lining becomes, the more susceptible it is to irritation, micro-tears and pain. Vaginal lubricants are a fast and easy way to avoid the pain and get your sex life back on track.

Among lifestyle changes recommended for women who experience vaginal dryness, one of the easiest to is to include a non hormonal treatment option, such as vaginal lubricants. Whether you prefer a water-based lubricant or one that contains a blend of silicones, applying an over-the-counter lubricant as part of your daily beauty regime can help thwart dryness and irritation.

 

Surprisingly, the old adage “use it or lose it” is true. Increased coital activity, especially from age 50 onwards, can help maintain vaginal elasticity. Lack of activity can also cause your vaginal muscles to atrophy, making penetration uncomfortable. A vaginal dilator, used on a daily basis, can stretch the muscles to allow for more comfortable intercourse and easier entry.

Vaginal lubricants have come a long way since women relied on Surgilube of the 1950‘s. There are great choices available now. Several brands offer glycerin free alternatives. The best have cleaner formulations and more natural ingredients. Body2Body of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida even has a line of intimate skincare moisturizers that include antioxidants and anti-inflammatories for greater vaginal health.  So find a lubricant that’s right for you and then slip between the sheets!

 

Recommened Vaginal Lubricants:

» Pure  Water-based with skin softening nutrients

» Gloss  Silicone based for long lasting comfort

 

Body2Body moisturizers are availalbe online or through your OB/GYN. They are safe, non-toxic and hormone free. No parabens, glycerin or fragrance - ever!