Pelvic Health & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Addressing your questions about pelvic, women's, and musculoskeletal health. Health is a journey. Movement is healing!
Happy Valentine's day! While you may be getting ready to spice things up with your partner don't forget to grab a good lubricant. Lubrication is key to an enjoyable intimate experience for you and your loved one. The female body produces a natural lubricant with stimulation and proper foreplay. Sometimes though it just isn't enough. This can be the case after menopause. Women stop producing estrogen after menopause and that natural lubrication system just doesn't work as well.
So on this day celebrating love and intimacy make sure you take care of your lady parts. In terms of lubricants you want to steer clear of petroleum based products like KY and things with a laundry list of chemicals. Your vagina has a microbiome of bacteria that can be irritated by the use of these types of products. You want to try to get a water-based lubricant. Brands include: Slippery Stuff, Sylk, and Blossom Organics. These can be purchased mostly online through your drugstore or Amazon. Additionally, you can utilize coconut oil for lubrication. However it CANNOT be used with condoms as it can break them down. So if this is your primary form of birth control look at a water-based product instead. If you are continually experiencing vaginal irritation and/or dryness throughout the day or pain with intercourse make sure to discuss that with your physician. |
AuthorHello! I am Caitlyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist working in St Louis, Missouri. Faculty in developing residency program. Endowarrior Categories
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