Although you still have to be aware of the advice to have safe sex during the pandemic, it is important that you know relevant information according to everything related to sex. Currently, lubricants have become an essential complement for many of them, largely due to their influence in the world of games for couples or individuals such as dildos and other erotic accessories.
Thanks to all this, today we can find lubricants with different flavors, smells and even with different characteristics of foods and spices that are considered aphrodisiacs. The point is that if a person always has to resort to lubricant, this will indicate that something is not working properly. Vaginal dryness means that many women must resort to lubricants to avoid discomfort and pain during sexual intercourse.
Reasons to use lubricants
There are many causes that can cause a woman to suffer from a lack of vaginal lubrication. One of the main causes is the reduction of estrogen levels. This usually takes place with the arrival of menopause, and that begins after 45-50 years. At that time, the level of progesterone and estrogen, hormones that favor proper vaginal hydration, is lowered.
Another cause may be veganism’s, which is a female sexual dysfunction that causes pain and makes it impossible to receive penetration. It can also be due to stress and even allergy to hygiene products, which can also cause irritation.
To all this we must add as a cause the use of hormonal contraceptives, tobacco consumption or hyperglycemia caused by diabetes. All of these are reasons to resort to the use of lubricants.
How to improve vaginal lubrication
There are different tips that you should take into account if you want to know how to improve vaginal lubrication during sexual intercourse. The tips to follow are as follows:
Drinking water
One of the best ways to improve or restore vaginal lubrication is by increasing your daily water intake. The fluid produced by the vagina is made up of water; and therefore, a higher consumption improves lubrication. It is recommended to drink two liters of water a day.
Oil
According to different studies, rubbing the vagina with oil helps to promote Lubrication. For this it is recommended to use oil that contains vitamin E. It’s also a good idea to keep it on your nightstand and apply it before sex, or use it during foreplay.
Hygiene products
It is very important to use adequate intimate hygiene and hygiene products in general; and even also in the products that are used to wash the clothes or the softener since they can influence the vagina; and it is possible that you may be allergic to any of its components.
Condoms
As with hygiene products, condoms could cause some type of allergy. In this case you will have to know its components to check if this is what is causing the lack of lubrication.
Stress
Worries and stress can cause various problems in your life and also influence the sexual field. If you suffer from stress, it is possible that this is what causes your vagina not to lubricate in the correct way.
In this sense, there should be no doubts when asking your partner for help and explaining your situation to try to free yourself from that stress. Try to get rid of this situation and if necessary you will have to turn to professionals to help you feel better, in which case the lubrication should return to normal.
Take care of your diet
Food is key in this regard. It is advisable to include healthy fats in the diet; and for this you can resort to products such as nuts, seeds, corn, butter, olive oil, salmon…
These ingredients help tremendously when it comes to producing estrogen. In any case, you must bear in mind that this diet must be kept under control, since it is not necessary to exceed fats since it can have other damages on the body.
Natural lubricants
One last recommendation is to bet on natural lubricants. Thanks to them, the body will be prevented from being exposed to chemical agents that can damage the skin. In any case, before resorting to them it is advisable to go to a gynecologist to assess your particular case; and based on that I recommend the way to act.
Dermatology and gynecology professionals are the ones to be able to advise you and help you when dealing with vaginal dryness problems.
