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What Can I do About My Dry Sex? Sex is So Painful!!!

vaginal dryness

Is your vagina as dry as a desert?  Do you wish that you could get your sexy back? Vaginal dryness is not just for the menopausal generation.  It may surprise you to know that a 20-year-old on birth control pills can also have a dry vagina as can a 40-year-old on chemotherapy. Yes, vaginal dryness can occur at any age depending upon the hormonal changes occurring at the time.

RELATED: Natural & Holistic Remedies For Vaginal Dryness

During our younger years, the hormone estrogen is responsible for keeping the vagina moist and plump.

Folds in the vagina called rugae help to increase friction during sexual intercourse making it more pleasurable.

With age, the vaginal tissue thins, and the vagina shortens making it more susceptible to bacterial invasion and itchiness.

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The external genitalia becomes misshapen. Women are apt to bleed more now with sexual intercourse.

RELATED: Q&A: What Are Remedies For Vaginal Dryness? 

How to get your sexy back

Well, you DEFINITELY can get your sexy back and regain that moist vagina. One of the best ways to do that is to use it.

Regular sexual activity increases blood flow and elasticity of the vagina. But doctor, how can I if it hurts so much????

RELATED: When Sex Hurts: 10 Most Common Causes Of Pain During Sex

What is the difference between a vaginal moisturizer and a vaginal lubricant?

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