Ms. Lin has been very troubled recently. Every time she is intimate with her husband, she experiences painful vaginal dryness, forcing her to stop at the crucial moment. Jiang Guiyin, a gynecology expert at Beijing Guangren Hospital, points out that this is all caused by vaginal dryness.
Experts analyze that various factors can lead to vaginal dryness in women, causing them to feel aversion or even resist sexual intercourse. For example, insufficient sexual arousal can lead to less secretion of body fluids; endocrine imbalance can reduce vaginal secretions; suffering from vaginitis; or long-term use of contraceptives can all cause vaginal dryness.
In addition, work and life stress can also lead to a decreased libido, resulting in vaginal dryness. Some women are overly concerned about vaginal health and thus repeatedly perform deep vaginal douching. This excessive cleaning prevents the vagina from retaining its necessary secretions and beneficial bacteria, which can also lead to vaginal dryness.
Diet also has a significant impact on women's health. If a woman, in addition to vaginal dryness, also has symptoms like angular cheilitis, dry skin, or desquamation, it may indicate an unbalanced diet, especially a possible deficiency in Vitamin B2.
To moisturize the female private area, one can try several methods. For example, women with inflammation should first treat their condition, and the problem of vaginal dryness will also improve. If already in menopause, one can supplement with a moderate amount of estrogen under a doctor's guidance.
If the vaginal dryness is caused by an unbalanced diet, one can eat more whole grains and grains with their skins to supplement Vitamin B and increase skin moisture content. For women who are particular about cleanliness, washing the vulva with plain water daily is sufficient; never perform vaginal douching.
Additionally, one can appropriately extend the duration of foreplay before intercourse and ask the partner to be gentler. Water-soluble lubricants can also be tried, as they are less irritating and are more commonly used abroad. If necessary, topical androgens, such as testosterone ointment, can also be used.