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.
Vaginal dryness is usually caused by decreasing levels of estrogen, a hormone that helps lubricate vaginal tissues. Many factors can cause a decrease in estrogen, including menopause or perimenopause, childbirth, breastfeeding, smoking, and severe depression and stress.
Good news—more than likely, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. Every body is different and makes different amounts of natural lubrication. Some people just don't get that wet when they're turned on, and that's completely normal and ok.
One of the most common causes for not being able to get a woman wet is when you don't indulge in enough foreplay. And by that, we don't mean kissing for a couple of minutes and then diving head-first into the main act.
Vaginal wetness is common when you're feeling aroused and it's also present when you're not aroused. It's actually normal to produce somewhere between one and four milliliters of vaginal fluid every day. The exact amount of fluid you produce each day will vary.
Dr. Lee says that lack of lubrication can be caused by "illness, disease, STI, hormones affected by food, diet, [or] even not drinking enough water." Additionally, certain medications (like anti-depressants) can cause lack of lubrication as well, so it's always beneficial to ask your doctor or check the list of side ...
Experts recommend sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, apples, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids for increased lubrication, overall vaginal wetness, and better-quality naturally occurring vaginal lubrication.
Low estrogen and vaginal dryness can happen at other times. Estrogen levels can fall after childbirth, with breastfeeding, during cancer treatment, or with anti-estrogen drugs. Then there are non-hormonal factors. Cold and allergy medications and some antidepressants can dry out vaginal tissue.
“Being sufficiently hydrated is important for female sexual response, in part because it may facilitate natural lubrication, and also because it can make it easier to experience orgasms,” says Patricia Johnson, co-author of Partners in Passion: A Guide to Great Sex, Emotional Intimacy and Long-term Love.
It can cause dryness and/or discomfort.
With stress on your mind, hormone levels will begin to shift—as cortisol rises, testosterone (essential for your libido) will dip. On top of that, your body won't be sending enough blood down there to increase moisture, so vaginal dryness and/or discomfort is more likely.
Take a break from vaginal intercourse. Try massage, oral sex, sensual baths, manual stimulation, or caressing. A variety of pleasuring techniques can also be explored with or without partners. Sexual enhancement creams, vaginal lubricants, and moisturizers can be found at most neighborhood or online pharmacies.
Women's sexual desires naturally fluctuate over the years. Highs and lows commonly coincide with the beginning or end of a relationship or with major life changes, such as pregnancy, menopause or illness. Some medications used for mood disorders also can cause low sex drive in women.
It's common for women not to have orgasms – this is the case for about 1 in 3 women. Sometimes women who have experienced orgasms go through periods of time where orgasms are less frequent or absent. If you are unhappy about the amount, or type of orgasms you have, talk to your doctor.
Did you know that dehydration can take a big toll on our vaginal health as well? If you're not drinking enough water, your skin is prone to dryness- this doesn't exclude your vaginal skin.