Vaginal dryness and soreness is quite common among women that have a low libido. It also occurs for many women as they experience menopause. There are several things that can pinpoint exactly what is causing vaginal dryness or soreness. This article will provide you with a guide to understanding vaginal dryness and soreness:

Vaginal dryness for younger women
If you are younger than 40, it is possible to experience vaginal dryness. This can make intercourse difficult and quite painful. Vaginal dryness in younger women is often caused from a poor diet and exercise regime. It can also be caused from a low libido. Before engaging in sexual intercourse, speak with your partner about arousing you to help your vagina release more sexual lubrication to coat the walls and make sex less painful. It also helps to use lubrication during sexual intercourse. Consider using lubrication that contains silicone as this helps to coat the vaginal walls and it stays in the vagina longer from water-based and oil-based lubrications. This can help to relieve vaginal soreness you may experience after sexual intercourse.

Vaginal dryness in older women
If you are older than 40, you should start to notice some vaginal dryness naturally occurring with age. Over time your body will start to produce less PH which helps to protect the vagina from infections. It also produces less sexual lubrication which can make sexual intercourse painful without additional lubrications like KY jelly or silicone-based lubrication. The good part about vaginal dryness in older women is that it is not always a side effect of growing old. It normally indicates a problem with a hormonal imbalance and poor diet. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is the best way to improve vaginal dryness. If you cannot seem to produce enough vaginal lubrication to enjoy sex, always use personal lubricants as they can make your sex life more enjoyable for you and your partner.

 Speaking to your doctor
If you have a healthy diet and exercise regime, you may want to talk to your doctor about vaginal dryness. It could be the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. It may also indicate another problem like problems with your estrogen levels or testosterone levels. When you have lower estrogen, the vaginal walls become thinner, which is why the vagina may be sore. It is important to practice some muscle toning exercises for the pelvis and vagina as this will help to improve your sexual sensitivity and to reduce vaginal soreness during the day.

There are other things that may be causing vaginal dryness and soreness. Many people with depression have a handful of other health problems; vaginal dryness tends to be one of the biggest ones. Another reason why you may be experiencing vaginal dryness may be linked to your stress levels. Being under too much stress causes the body to react in different ways, often holding tension in the muscles, which may cause the vagina to feel tight and this can be difficult for sexual intercourse. Stress is also linked to hormonal imbalances, which causes vaginal dryness. In order to keep the vagina lubrication levels normal, doctors actually recommend women to think about sex for 20 minutes each day and to have sexual intercourse on a regular basis.

If you recently had a child, it is natural to experience some vaginal dryness while your body is healing and adjusting. During this time, you may consider using some lubrication on the vagina if it hurts when you walk, stand, run, and sit. If you experience vaginal dryness for longer than 6-8 weeks, consider seeking medical treatment. You may have a problem with your ovaries and they are not properly secreting liquid.