QUESTION:
For more than two month my vagina is not lubricating during
sexual intercourse as usual
Vaginal dryness can happen when the skin inside the vagina
becomes thinner, dryer, and less stretchy. This can often cause dryness,
discomfort, or pain during sex. There are many reasons why you may be
experiencing vaginal dryness, but the main cause is changes in the levels of
estrogen and other hormones in the body. Estrogen levels can change due to
menopause, certain medicines, and childbirth.
All of these changes affect the way your vagina gets wet
during sex.
You can use lubricant to have more comfortable sex. Most
condoms come pre-lubricated, but adding more lube helps keep condoms from
breaking and can make sex feel even better. Lube keeps sex slippery, cutting
down on the friction and leading to safer, more comfortable sex.
Always make sure your lube is safe to use with condoms. This
means only using water-based or silicone-based lube with latex condoms — lube
with oil in it can break down latex and cause condoms to tear. It’s also a bad
idea to use lotions, baby oil, or Vaseline as sexual lubricants, because they
can irritate your genitals and break condoms. Sexual lubricants that you get in
the condom aisle at the drugstore are usually safe to use with condoms. You can
always read the package or directions, just to be sure.
