How to recognize intimate dryness?

Intimate dryness affects one in six people with vulvas and one in two people with vulvas after menopause. This is a medical condition in which the vagina fails to regulate its natural moistening. This causes various difficulties and discomforts, especially during sexual intercourse where the natural lubrication of the vagina is essential. Knowing how to recognize intimate dryness is essential to taking care of it, medically and naturally. Discover the symptoms of intimate dryness in the following article.

Vaginal dryness: symptoms that should alert you

Recently, you have been experiencing different unpleasant sensations in your vulva, on a daily basis or during sexual intercourse. Are they symptoms of intimate dryness? We are talking about it.

1. Feeling dry

The feeling of dryness is the first symptom of vaginal dryness . It manifests itself as a general feeling of lack of lubrication in the vagina. You may experience constant or intermittent discomfort, often described as a rubbing or rough feeling, outside or during sex.

2. Itching

Vaginal dryness can cause uncomfortable itching in the vaginal and vulvar area . Itching can be mild to severe and can be made worse by scratching, which can lead to further irritation.

3. Pain during sexual intercourse

Intimate dryness can make sexual intercourse painful – this is dyspareunia . During sex, the lack of natural lubrication can lead to unpleasant friction and a burning sensation, which can lead to pain during sex.

4. Sensation of irritation and/or burning after intercourse

The lack of natural lubrication during sexual intercourse can cause a feeling of irritation and/or burning that persists after sexual intercourse. This can be unpleasant and lead to a drop in libido.

5. Light bleeding after sex

Again, it is the lack of natural lubrication that is to blame. Poorly lubricated penetration can cause small blood vessels in the vaginal lining to rupture and create light bleeding after intercourse.

6. Decrease or loss of libido

The pain caused during sexual intercourse and after it (burning sensations and possible bleeding) can slow down your desire to make love. This, in particular because of the apprehension you may feel.

7. Frequent or urgent urination

Vaginal dryness can also result in difficulty urinating. On the one hand, your sensations are disturbed and on the other hand, urination is more frequent or even urgent.

✋ If you have difficulty holding back, it is possible that, in addition to intimate dryness problems, you have a problem with the perineum which lacks tone . It is a condition which is often correlated and which appears after childbirth and during menopause.

8. Repeated urinary infections

Finally, vaginal dryness can increase the risk of urinary infections . This is because the lack of natural lubrication can disrupt the vaginal flora, thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections.

9. Factors associated with intimate dryness

The main cause of intimate dryness is variations in estrogen levels . In menstruating people, this level fluctuates naturally during pregnancy or after childbirth or even at menopause. This makes these periods particularly prone to vaginal dryness. Likewise, changing your method of contraception can cause estrogen levels to vary depending on whether you are taking hormonal contraception or natural contraception .

Also, if you have recently gone through any of these stages, there is an even greater chance that the symptoms listed above are caused by vaginal dryness.

What should I do if I have symptoms of vaginal dryness?

Do you think you have vaginal dryness because you have one or more of the symptoms mentioned above? If this condition is a little annoying, it can be easily contained so that its symptoms are not debilitating in everyday life and during sexual intercourse. Let's discover together medical and natural solutions to prevent and treat the appearance of symptoms of intimate dryness.

See a doctor

The first response to take if you have symptoms of intimate dryness is to consult your doctor and/or your gynecologist. These professionals will interview you and conduct a medical examination to determine if you are experiencing vaginal dryness. To treat it, they may prescribe hormones (especially estrogen) to regulate it and allow your vagina to hydrate naturally.

Adopt good intimate hygiene

If hygiene is by no means the only vector of intimate dryness, good hygiene will contribute to better general health of your vulva. To do this, we can only recommend that you wash your vulva daily with clear water or pH-neutral soap: clear water is sufficient but using soap can be reassuring and refreshing. We recommend it if you need a clean feeling.

🌈 We recommend the intimate cleansing and moisturizing gel from the Wumi brand. As fresh as it is soft, it cleans without being harsh and gives you a feeling of cleanliness. Its neutral pH does not affect your vaginal flora–which is essential in cases of vaginal dryness.

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Treating Symptoms of Vaginal Dryness with Natural Solutions

Alongside your visit to a healthcare professional, know that there are natural solutions to treat the symptoms of vaginal dryness.

Fight against the feeling of dryness

To counter the lack of natural lubrication in your vagina on a daily basis, you can apply an external balm to your vulva and a balm or serum internally to your vagina. These two products will have the effect of limiting the feeling of dryness and hydrating your vulva . If your doctor has prescribed medication for you, do not hesitate to take his advice before opting for other solutions.

🌈 The organic moisturizing vulva balm from the Baûbo brand is 100% natural and organic and is interesting for external use. Its key ingredients are coconut oil, avocado, jojoba, calendula and beeswax.

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🌈 The moisturizing and balancing intimate gel from the Miyé brand is 99% natural and made in France. It can be used internally and has the advantage of containing prebiotics and probiotics to support the balance of the vaginal flora. It thus fights both against the feeling of dryness but also against the disorders that can lead to cystitis.

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Limit pain during sexual intercourse

Lubricant is an effective solution to counteract the lack of natural lubrication of the vagina. It is to be applied before intercourse, at the entrance to your vagina, on your partner's penis or even on your sex toy. There is water-based lubricant or oil-based lubricant – it’s up to you to see which one satisfies you the most. Generally, oil lubricants have more slipperiness.

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Find your libido

Intimate dryness can contribute to dampening your libido. To regain your libido , there are several solutions. Sex toys are one of them, we offer you a wide choice on our e-shop.

🌈 On our e-shop, we have also selected for you an aphrodisiac infusion from My Lubie. The brand uses research in herbal medicine and the power of ginger or damiana to offer you an infusion that will awaken your desire. You will appreciate that it is CBD-free.

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Fight against urinary infections

The causes of cystitis are numerous. If intimate dryness can be a cause, they are also linked to poor intimate hygiene and a lack of hydration. Regulating the vaginal and intestinal flora is a good solution to address these issues.

🌈 We have selected for you a course of anti-mycosis and cystitis probiotic food supplements . This course of 100% natural probiotics from Dijo strengthens the vaginal flora and limits the risk of urinary infections, cystitis, mycosis and other vaginal discomfort.

The symptoms of intimate dryness can cause discomfort in everyday life and during sexual intercourse. If you suspect you may be affected, particularly after pregnancy and childbirth or during menopause, it is important to consult a doctor who can prescribe medication to alleviate the condition and symptoms. Natural treatments are also useful for limiting the symptoms of vaginal dryness.