Supplements for Vaginal Health
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Vaginal Dryness: Before Menopause
Even before menopause, some women have issues with dryness during sex. There are so many options for vaginal lubricants, choosing can be daunting.
For use with toys, water-based lubricants like Good Clean Love and Shibari are great. If you want a natural oil based option, Coconut Oil works very well. For the longest lasting effect, silicone-based products are ideal- Uberlube is excellent. For those trying to get pregnant, Preseed is an option that doesn’t interfere with fertility goals.
For a regular vaginal moisturizer you can use when trying to get pregnant (or not!), Kunda’s Nourish Drops are great!
Vaginal Dryness: After Menopause
After menopause, vaginal dryness is often caused by atrophy- or lack of estrogen in the vagina. If you are not able to use vaginal estrogen, vaginal moisturizers that reset vaginal pH can be used (when not having sex)- Revaree (Hyaluronic Acid), Replens (Glycerin), and Good Clean Love Gel. Kunda vaginal drops are probably my favorite- They comes with vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid or with CBD from hemp to relax the pelvic floor.
For lubricants with sex, I recommend Apricot Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil (oil-based) or Uberlube (silicone based). If using toys, Good Clean Love (water-based) is a great choice.
Vaginal Odor
Although causes can range from bacterial vaginosis to yeast to typical body odor, there are safe ways to treat this embarrassing problem. Boric acid vaginal suppositories work for both yeast and bacterial vaginosis and can be used after sex or a period to reacidify the vagina, preventing infection. Vaginal probiotic suppositories can bring in healthy bacteria to guard against future infections.
When the odor is more from the folds of your legs then the vagina, a body deodorant like Lume is a great option.
Yeast Infections
For women with frequent yeast infections, the itching gets very old. Boric acid vaginal suppositories can treat and prevent these infections, while vaginal probiotic suppositories and oral probiotics pills can bring in healthy bacteria to guard against future infections.
