How to Naturally Increase Vaginal Lubrication

When the vagina is not sufficiently lubricated, vaginal dryness is the result. Vaginal dryness can afflict women of all ages. If you suffer from vaginal dryness, you might experience itching, unpleasant odors and pain during sexual intercourse. Although there are over-the-counter lubricants and medical treatments available, such as hormonal treatments and prescription lubricants, here you'll find ideas to help you increase your vaginal lubrication naturally.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water Unscented personal hygiene items Soy Flaxseed

1. Take care of the basics. Drink sufficient water throughout the day to prevent your becoming dehydrated. Get moderate, but not excessive, exercise. Get sufficient sleep at night.

2. Avoid or reduce the amount of chemicals and fragrances that come in contact with the genital area, including douches, treated sanitary napkins or adult diapers, harsh or scented soaps and underwear washed in scented laundry detergent. Vaginal lubrication may decrease due to contact with these sources of chemical agents. Purchase unscented and fragrance-free personal hygiene items.

3. Add soy to your diet, if you tolerate it well. Soy products have isoflavones, which may increase vaginal lubrication. Soy mixed with flaxseed can be a potent combination that mimics the natural action of estrogen, a hormone that increases vaginal lubrication.

4. Work with your partner to increase your arousal if you experience vaginal dryness during sex. Discomfort, nervousness, anxiety, exhaustion and stress can inhibit your arousal and natural production of lubrication. Openly and honestly discuss with your partner your feelings and desires so you get more enjoyment out of, and feel more comfortable with, sex. Initially, using an over-the-counter lubricant such as petroleum jelly or a natural lubricant that is glycerin-based can help increase your pleasure, decrease your pain, and ultimately relax you. As you grow more at ease with your partner, try to go without the lubricant.

Tips & Warnings

• The natural lubrication in the vagina helps protect against bacterial and yeast infections and even certain sexually transmitted diseases; dryness means increased risk. Stress, dehydration, caffeine, certain drugs such as antihistamines and the Pill, menopause, discontinuation of hormone replacement therapy, a very low-cholesterol diet and even breastfeeding can cause vaginal dryness. During sex, lack of arousal may be a factor. Remember that antihistamine you took for your drippy nose? Just as it dries up your nasal mucus membranes, so it does for other mucus membranes. Discontinue the antihistamine if you think it's decreasing your normal vaginal lubrication.
• Usually vaginal dryness is not an indication of anything serious. However, contact your doctor if you experience ongoing, unusual, or excessive vaginal dryness; it could be a sign of another, potentially serious problem.

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