Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness

[sweetcolorado]

I am 7 months post-partum and still suffering from vaginal dryness. I've read here and in many other places that K-Y Jelly is great for this, as well as drinking lots of water. Does anyone have any natural or herbal suggestions that could help me out?

[Shirelle]

Carrots. I think it's the Vitamin A-- it will increase your CM tremendously!

[Hippiemommie]

I don't know? Spit? I was on the mini-pill and I had horrible dryness. Hope you find a solution.

[Spastica]

Not sure if aloe can be used in the area?

[sammysmammy]

I had read somewhere here on MDC once that coconut oil was used for dryness.I had trouble finding it,but finally did....'was a little confused to find it comes as a solid form.I'm not sure if it would soften on contact or how you would apply it so I didn't get it.I'll keep an eye on this as I'm anxious to hear ideas,also.......

[faeriewisp]

i've recently seen ads in natural health magazines for organic to the point of being, um, edible, personal lubricants. i'm sorry i can't remmeber the brand but i bet yer local health food store carries it.

[MyLittleWonders]

Totally go for the coconut oil (ironically, we use the extra virgin organic kind!) ... it's solid under 76 degrees, and will melt instantly when you rub it between fingers or directly on the vaginal area. It makes a wonderful lubricant, and also has antimicrobial properties that will help keep yeasties away (and probably help prevent possible UTI's from beginning if you are prone to those following intercourse).

[intentfulady]

been using olive oil on womens bottoms for 25 years and have only heard of an allergy.

never seen it

coconut oils sounds nice too

[memory maker]

we have used olive oil here too. my mw suggested it to me

[lotus.blossom]

Vitamin E.

[sweetcolorado]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think we're going to try the olive oil - wish me luck!

[MelMel]

we have been using olive oil for a few years now, it works great

[Spastica]

Note that some oils break down latex in condoms, so I wouldn't use it for that reason - otherwise fine

[Aura_Kitten]

Originally Posted by Hippiemommie

I don't know? Spit? I was on the mini-pill and I had horrible dryness. Hope you find a solution.

(i was going to suggest the M word. )

seriously though ~ i never found anything to alleviate my own either, although going off the bcp certainly helped. i also found that not stressing out helped too. when i'm stressed it seems to throw my whole body out of whack.