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Sextras Chats Vaginal Dryness with Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and Other Experts

From allergies, to certain medications, to hormones, to just plain old Winter, there are many causes of vaginal dryness.

Alice Wade, contributor at Sextras, explores potential culprits.

Our owner, Heather Jeffcoat, DPT offers suggestions for alleviating that pesky dryness. She emphasises the importance of differentiating between vaginal lubricants that

“are designed to be used during intercourse to improve glide and reduce friction”,

and vaginal moisturizers that can help with daily discomfort.

For instance, you might be surprised to know that hyaluronic acid can provide relief to places other than your dry skin. Heather tells Wade,

“Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient to consider when looking at vaginal moisturisers, and has been shown to be as effective as estradiol in improving vaginal dryness.”

Read on for more information about causes of and solutions for vaginal dryness.

Want to talk with a professional? Schedule with one of our physical therapists for more info.

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