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By Mayo Clinic staffUse a lubricant or moisturizer
If vaginal dryness makes sexual intercourse uncomfortable, try over-the-counter products such as:
- Lubricants (Astroglide, K-Y). Water-based lubricants like these lubricate your vagina for several hours. Apply the lubricant to your vaginal opening or to your partner's penis before intercourse.
- Moisturizers (Replens, Lubrin). These products imitate normal vaginal moisture and relieve dryness for up to three days with a single application.
Pay attention to sexual needs
Occasional vaginal dryness during intercourse may mean that you aren't sufficiently aroused. Make time to be intimate with your partner and allow your body to become adequately aroused and lubricated. It may help to talk with your partner about what feels good. Having intercourse regularly also may help promote better vaginal lubrication.
Avoid certain products
Though you may be willing to try just about anything to relieve your discomfort, avoid using the following products to treat vaginal dryness, because they may irritate your vagina:
- Vinegar, yogurt or other douches
- Hand lotions
- Soaps
- Bubble baths
