Dealing with Vaginal Dryness
Why Vaginal Dryness Occurs Many women sometimes experience a lack of natural vaginal lubrication. This can make the vagina feel tight, itchy, and irritated. Without enough lubrication, sexual activity might be uncomfortable or even harmful. Vaginal lubrication, often called leukorrhea, is a slightly thick fluid that has a bit of acidity to prevent infections. When the vagina is dry, it lacks this moisture, which is somewhat similar to how our skin sweats (although it's not exactly sweat). In medical terms, this fluid is known as modified plasma transudate. Women should normally produce this fluid even when they're not sexually aroused. It's crucial for keeping the vagina healthy. When a woman is sexually stimulated, the production of this fluid increases, making sexual activity more comfortable, enjoyable, and even helping with the possibility of getting pregnant by assisting sperm movement up the vaginal canal. At times, women might have too much vaginal lubrication an