What do painful sex, vaginal itching and vaginal irritation all have in common? Each has vaginal dryness as a possible underlying, contributing cause. This set of symptoms can cause serious unpleasantness and discomfort, and negatively impact everyday quality of life.
Along with protecting you from chafing (especially important during sex), the vagina’s natural lubrication system can help support a healthy vaginal microbiome. Unfortunately, this can break down in the face of hormonal changes, health conditions and certain medications. Factors including breastfeeding, menopause and even taking an antihistamine for allergies can all interfere with vaginal moisture, leaving you high and dry. And that can make sex feel far less pleasurable — and even plain old walking painful. The bottom line: A wet vagina is a happy and healthy one.
If you’ve experienced any of the above symptoms, take heart: You’re not alone. Although it can seem embarrassing to discuss, vaginal dryness isn’t uncommon. It’s most often experienced during times of hormone shifts, changes or declines — like perimenopause and post-menopause, the time before or after your period or when you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
And ready for some good news? Bonafide® has created hormone-free, clinically tested products to help. Take the quiz below to learn more about your dryness, discover some fixes and finally get the relief you need and deserve.
Can You Identify Your Vaginal Dryness?
If you have any kind of unusual scent, or itching that isn’t related to dryness, see your doctor, as you might have a vaginal infection that needs to be treated.
