Vaginal moisturizers should be applied a few times every week to restore and protect vaginal tissues that have become thin or dry, aiding both comfort and sexual arousal. When used during sexual activity they can add another level of stimulation for increased satisfaction and performance.
Personal lubricants can help ease sexual intimacy by reducing friction between vulva and penis or toy.
Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid moisturizers draw water into tissues they’re applied to, plumping them up. Hyaluronic acid molecules also exist as long, complex chains in skin creams designed to combat wrinkles.
As it does not contain hormones or absorb into your bloodstream, birth control pills are safe to use and available over-the-counter at most pharmacies; regular monthly usage will cost between $20-30.
Some women also turn to vulva oil for vaginal moisture, though it’s important to note that oil shouldn’t be used with condoms and other sexual toys, nor used regularly or over a prolonged period of time (and could even be irritating for some individuals). Revaree Plus provides an ideal alternative as an oral capsule-shaped suppository that contains double the hyaluronic acid of its predecessor – and, unlike vulva oil, doesn’t come from animals!
Moisturizers with glycerin
When it comes to soothing vaginal dryness caused by natural or treatment-induced menopause, both lubricants and moisturizers can be extremely helpful in relieving symptoms. Anyone familiar with shopping the feminine products aisle or sexual health tab online knows they have many choices available to them.
Lubricants and moisturizers work in different ways to relieve dryness symptoms. Moisturizers lock moisture into delicate vaginal tissue, which becomes dry during menopause transition and beyond due to reduced estrogen levels. When used consistently (for instance once or twice every week), moisturizers can relieve itching and irritation as well as make sexual intimacy more pleasurable and even increase arousal levels.
Personal lubricants are used to add extra lubrication during sex or play. They are usually scented and composed of ingredients like glycerin, nonoxynol-9, propylene glycol chlorhexidine gluconate and/or parabens; some people find these can lead to yeast infections; it is recommended to look for non-glycerin options to minimize this issue. Furthermore, certain lubricants have the potential of breaking down latex condoms as well.
Moisturizers with silicone
As you search through feminine products or the sexual health tab when shopping online, you’ll discover an array of personal lubricants and vaginal moisturizers aimed at soothing vaginal dryness and making sex more pleasurable – each has different mechanisms of action to address vaginal dryness and make sexual activity more comfortable.
Moisturizers provide moisture for vaginal tissue that becomes thinner and drier during natural or breast cancer treatment-induced menopause due to decreasing estrogen levels. When used consistently (usually several times weekly), moisturisers can help alleviate itching, irritation, discomfort and keep tissue more flexible while making daily life less awkward.
Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants both help reduce friction in the vagina, making masturbation or penetration more comfortable, increasing arousal, pleasure, and pleasure-inducing sensations. Lubricants should only be applied at times of sex or when using sex toys – when necessary for masturbation/penetration etc. They can be directly applied or even inserted into tubes for long-lasting lubrication without needing to be rinsed off afterwards; some brands are even compatible with latex condoms!
Moisturizers with parabens
Walking down the feminine products aisle at your local drugstore or opening up sexual health tab online shopping will reveal an array of vaginal lubricants and moisturizers – but do you really need them all? Are some better than others?
Lubricants can make sexuality more comfortable by helping reduce friction. They’re also effective at aiding high-friction physical activities or everyday tasks like cooking or washing dishes. Many lubricants contain ingredients which could potentially cause yeast infections or irritation – like glycerin, nonoxynol-9, propylene glycol, sugar or fragrance; for the best results select one without these chemicals.
Moisturizers provide much-needed moisture for external genital and internal vaginal walls. Apply it with clean fingers or applicators, just as you would apply moisturizer to your face. Choose a cream that’s free from fragrance, alcohol and parabens; some studies link parabens with early puberty in girls; products without these two isomers may also be beneficial in this respect.
