Vaginal dryness can occur at any stage during a woman’s life. Though common associated with menopause there are several other root causes. One of those causes is a lack of arousal. Lack of arousal is also considered a form of sexual dysfunction.
Stress/Mental health
Feeling disconnected from your partner? Women who are unable to connect on an emotional level may experience difficulty with arousal when it comes to sex. Depression and medications prescribed for depression can also contribute to vaginal dryness/lack of arousal. Lack of an emotional connection with your partner can also lead to vaginal dryness. Try spending some intimate non sexual time together maybe a movie, a favorite hobby you share, or simply cuddling. It is important to share your concerns with your partner so that you are on the same page and they can understand and provide support. This also hopefully will help prevent them from taking it personally. If you find that despite you efforts thing are not improving its okay to seek help. There are therapists who specialize in intimate relationships: sex therapists. If you feel depression or other emotional issues may be interfering with your ability to preform and/or enjoy sex, therapy is a great choice.
Medical reasons
- Menopause: Estrogen levels naturally drop during menopause and peri-menopasue which can lead to vaginal dryness and atrophy of vaginal tissue.
- Infection: Any form of infection whether a common non sexual infection or an STI can be a cause of vaginal dryness. Only your doctor can diagnose and treat you if necessary. If think you may have an infection of any type it is important to be seen.
- Birth Control: Hormone based birth control methods can also lead to vaginal dryness. Birth control alters the bodies normal hormone levels to prevent egg maturation/ovulation. These decreased hormone levels can cause the vagina to become dry
- Hormone changes: As you progress through your natural hormonal cycle dryness can be common before, or after menstruation.
The first step when dealing with vaginal dryness that is the result of a common medical concern is to consult a physician. If menopause is the issue a vaginal estrogen cream can be helpful for some women, your gynecologist can tell you if you are a good candidate for this form of treatment. If the issue is an infection, then issue should resolve with treatment. For concerns related to birth control it may be as easy as switching to a different pill or another form of contraception. If you find that vaginal dryness is still a concern a water based lubricant can help alleviate the issue. Water based lubes are generally less agitating to the vagina. If stress is a contributing factor foreplay can help prepare a woman for intercourse. While shopping for lube used to require a trip to an adult store most markets now carry various forms of lubricant so now you don’t have to worry about feeling like you need to wear a cone of shame. That’s it for this week. Make sure to subscribe to mailing list so you can be sure you don’t miss our vagina tips, and make sure that you’re keeping your kitty on fleek!!!
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