How To Create Natural Lubrication: 13 Tips To Get More Wet

Is your vagina dry or experiencing pain during sex? There are ways to increase your vaginal wetness. Check out these tips on how to create natural lubrication.

how to create natural lubrication

Lack of lubrication DOWN THERE is quite common.

But you could do something about that.

As women age, their bodies change. But you don’t have to let it happen passively. Vaginal dryness affects between 50 and 70 percent of women after menopause.

Aside from menopause, vaginal dryness can also be caused by certain health conditions, medications, and stress.

Did You Know

The most frequent cause of painful sex is a lack of lubrication.

A woman’s sex life may be affected by inadequate vaginal moisture. But sex doesn’t have to be painful from the start. There are several ways to make your vagina feel naturally keen and moisturized. 

Here are thirteen suggestions you may want to consider to deal with vaginal dryness.


How to Create Natural Lubrication

1. Keep Yourself Hydrated 

The water in your blood and body makes up the MAJORITY of the moisture in your system. So by drinking plenty of water, every part of your body can get all the fluid it needs to stay moist. Of course, this includes the vagina. 

Go for at least 8 glasses of water every day. However, you are probably not consuming enough water if dryness is prevalent, such as dry skin.

So have your body get used to the daily consumption. Improve your vaginal moisture levels by drinking more water. 


2. Exercise Regularly

Regularly exercising is excellent for your general health and fitness. And it may also improve the blood flow to your vaginal area.

Increased blood flow provides the tissues in the body more chances to produce vaginal fluid that people with vaginal dryness may lack. So to get things going, consider beginning a regular workout regimen. 

If you do, you might have the answer to your vaginal dryness difficulties.


3. Try Pelvic Floor Exercises

As mentioned, you must exercise to increase blood flow and maintain strong muscles throughout your body. But you should also consider focusing on your PELVIC FLOOR REGION.

Something to note

To improve blood flow to the vaginal region and keep the muscle toned, try performing frequent pelvic floor movements like Kegels.

For some people, this could increase their body’s natural lubricant production and lessen discomfort or pain during sex.


4. Have A Nutrient-Dense Diet

You shouldn’t be afraid of healthy fats because they assist in maintaining cell membranes, good joints, and healthy skin. They also keep your vaginal area lubricated and supple.

Take, for instance, omega-3 fatty acids.

You can get enough omega 3s by eating certain fish, seaweed, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and soy. Alternatively, you can also take an omega 3 supplement daily.

Increasing your intake of foods or supplements high in omega-3 fatty acids may help you with personal dryness if you discover that your diet has been deficient in these sources. 

But before incorporating anything into your routine, be sure to talk to your doctor beforehand.


5. Steer Clear Of Irritating Body Washes And Soaps

Vaginal dryness can occasionally be brought on by excessive washing or using the wrong products for intimate cleansing.

Since the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, thorough washing or using douches is likely to do more harm than good. These products may remove your vagina’s natural protective fluids, leaving you vulnerable to infections or dryness.

Body soaps and washes with numerous additional smells, colors, or harsh chemicals may be too potent for the vaginal area.

To maintain hygiene without removing your natural flora, use gentle body cleansers. And only wash the external vaginal area once or twice daily.


6. Vaginal Moisturizers

To help improve vaginal moisture, a variety of over-the-counter products are available. The main goal of these products is to prevent dryness and balance the ph of the vagina. 

However, several of these don’t address the root cause. These vaginal moisturizers are there to reduce discomfort and increase vaginal moisture.

Though a word of advice: 

It may be beneficial for those with sensitive skin to avoid products with parabens, glycerin, or propylene glycol. These ingredients could irritate the skin.


7. Initiate More Foreplay

The importance of foreplay for people who experience persistent vaginal dryness cannot be said enough.

By raising sexual arousal, foreplay stimulates sexual desire. In turn, the vagina, clitoris, and labia enlarge due to the increased blood supply to the genitals.

Increased natural lubrication and vaginal elasticity result from improved stimulation. The vagina then releases natural lubricants, enhancing pleasure and minimizing pain.

It’s important to express your sexual needs and wishes if you suffer from persistent vaginal dryness.

Your sexual partner may not be aware of the physiological changes you’re going through, making them unsure. But by receiving input, your partner can figure out how to best accommodate your needs.


8. Use Water-Based Lube

There is less friction with sexual lubricants.

Lubricants improve the experience and get rid of burning and chafing pains.

Many women use the simple tactic of using sexual lubricant during foreplay to increase their sexual enjoyment. All they have to do before penetration is to apply it directly to the vagina, penis, or clitoris.

Now, different types of lubricants exist. The majority sold at a nearby pharmacy are water-based. And the most secure option for preventing sexually transmitted infections is water-based lubricants. 

You could use them with latex condoms or sex toys. And they are advisable for people with delicate skin or those prone to vaginal discomfort.

Water-based lubricants are simple to clean in the laundry and do not leave stains on the bedding.

However, these lubricants have the drawback of drying out very rapidly.

For longer sexual encounters, rapid drying can call for reapplication.

For those who experience chronic vaginal dryness, these might not be sufficient. And for postmenopausal women, water-based lubricants could be less than ideal. 


9. Use Silicone-Based Lube

Silicone-based lube stays slick for long periods, eliminating the hassle of quick drying and messy reapplication. Now, you can have long sexual sessions with your partner. You could even use silicone-based lubricants in the shower or bathtub because they are not water-based.

Even monogamous couples at low risk for STIs can use these lubricants more effectively.

But, these types of lubricants also have their drawbacks:

  • They can be messy.
  • They need soap and water for removal.
  • They can stain linens.
  • And they can break down latex condoms or latex in sex toys.

With that in mind, you don’t want to use a silicone-based lubricant if you or a partner are allergic to silicone in the first place. In this case, you’d be better off with the former option.


10. Vaginal Estrogen 

One of the most crucial hormones for women is estrogen. Physiological changes in the vagina happen due to the decrease of estrogen production by the ovaries. As a result, the vaginal tissues thin out, and lubrication decreases.

Estrogen shortage can be due to menopause, breastfeeding, and intake of certain drugs.

Prescription estrogen medication can be applied directly into the vagina to offset the deficiency. Low doses of estrogen in the vagina increase blood flow and bulks up vaginal cells. 

Vaginal health restorations allow cells to produce more moisture. Thus, natural lubrication improves. And more elastic vaginal walls reduce resistance to trauma during sexual activity.

Now, there are several different ways to get vaginal estrogen. These can include lotions, rings, and vaginal tablets.

Before use, all necessitate a prescription and a medical professional’s assessment.


11. Use Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators

An additional option to estrogen therapy is a group of drugs known as SERMS (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators).

These drugs work by directly interacting with hormone receptors. As a result, direct targeting of the vaginal tissue expands the thickness of the parabasal and superficial vaginal cells.

The restored health of the vaginal cells enhances the natural capacity to produce lubrication and moisture, similar to estrogen and DHEA therapy.

The only oral medication for painful erections and vaginal dryness that has received FDA approval is Ospemifene.

Something to note

And just like the others, Ospemifene requires a prescription and monitoring by a health professional.


12. Take DHEA Supplements

A particularly successful alternative to estrogen therapy is the DHEA hormone. DHEA levels are high just before menopause. DHEA levels decrease once the ovaries stop producing hormones. 

So, DHEA supplements can be an option to help alleviate vaginal dryness, restore vaginal health, and lessen pain during sex.  

There is only one pharmaceutical product on the market. And that’s in the form of prasterone, marketed under the trade name Intrarosa.

You administer prasterone once daily using an easy-to-use applicator into the vagina. DHEA then converts into estrogen, targeting the underlying cause of dryness.

Did You Know

The FDA indication for prasterone is for painful sex.

Just keep in mind that a prescription for prasterone is necessary. And this also includes ongoing medical supervision.


13. Use Topical Sildenafil

A renowned drug called Sildenafil can treat erectile dysfunction in men by boosting blood flow to the penis. But the topical administration of Sildenafil is also advantageous for some women.

Before sex, you can administer a small amount of compounded Sildenafil cream to the clitoris. The clitoris then receives more blood flow thanks to the cream.

Some women report that the increased blood flow leads to more natural lubrication, enhanced pleasure, and orgasm.

For off-label usage, a prescription and ongoing medical supervision are necessary.


Final Thoughts

Vaginal dryness is a reality that many women face. You’re bound to experience discomfort or pain in at least one of your sexual adventures, especially when you reach a certain age.

But that doesn’t mean that you can no longer enjoy sex. On the contrary, many solutions can increase your natural lubrication, like the ones we mentioned above.

We hope we have given you some idea of what to do to improve your lubrication, sexual experience, and overall health.

Dainis Graveris

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