labia dryness

[Reba67]

Anything someone can recommend for labia dryness? I've got dry skin all over right now with the weather, but it's particularly bothersome down south. I know I shouldn't use lotion.....but any suggestions?

 

[Cathleen]

Hi Reba, I've use Replens before. How much to use varies from time of cycle and woman to woman. My sister noticed it in my bathroom and told me "Go easy on that stuff, that's how your nephew got here." I no longer have to worry about that but I still try to under use it, it's slippery stuff. ; )

 

[infinity706]

Well, lotion should be fine as long as you're just using it on the external parts and you don't use condoms or toys with latex in them.

Of course, you might want to get some nice, silicone lubricant for sex as well.

 

[Margaret222]

dryness

I have the same problem. My gynecologist recommended Astroglide. You can get it in any drugstore in the section where the condoms are, and it's water soluble so you won't stain your clothing.

 

[prostatecurious]

I find my spit helps but if it's chronic you might want to look at some utter creme or even pure lanolin... both are vag friendly and natural products...

good luck

 

[southernsky]

vitamin E oil

 

[Adakgirl]

I it's flaky dryness you might have what they call a "outside yeast infection" I suggest you have it checked out by your Dr. before you decide it's just normal dryness.

 

[fire_breeze]

I'd like to echo Adakgirl's post, and get this dryness checked out by a doctor. It may very well be absolutely nothing, or it can be a type of yeast infection. The vagina is an incredible system, but the balance is very delicate. If the bother is too much in the meantime, I'd suggest that you use a silicon based lube.

 

[satindesire]

I find my spit helps but if it's chronic you might want to look at some utter creme or even pure lanolin... both are vag friendly and natural products...

good luck

I hate to sound like I'm smashing you, Pro, but spit isn't actually a great idea. Please don't take offense to this.

Saliva has small amounts of digestive juices in it that actually break down tissue, hence why nail biters get hangnails all the time, because the skin dries out and splits. Digestive juices are not a good idea for skin already dried and irritated, that's also why licking your lips when they're dry makes it worse instead of better!

Lubrication like "replens" or "astroglide" would be much better, since they would moisturize the skin rather than dry it out.