Personal Lubricants for Vaginal Dryness at Perimenopause and Menopause: MenopauseWize

Vaginal lubricants can be an easy option for women because of their advantages.

They are over the counter - which means you don't need a prescription - which means if you are shy - you don't need to go ask anyone for it.
They are easily available - from Amazon to the local pharmacy (or chemist ki dukaan) - they are everywhere.
They are relatively inexpensive as compared to other options.

BUT

Lubricants also have their own disadvantages
some of them can cause irritation - so if you are going to use a vaginal lubricant be sure to test it on a small patch of skin for 24 hours before using it internally. But remember, sometimes someone with a clear skin patch can still have vaginal irritation with a lubricant.
Using a lubricant simply takes care of the friction during intercourse and isn't a great option for someone who has other symptoms of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause - such as a burning sensation in the vagina or urinary symptoms that I discussed in my previous reel.
With the number of lubricants available in the market, choosing can be confusing. Let's discuss the different types of lubricants in my next post.

So stay tuned and be MenopauseWize!

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