Homemade oil-based lube:
1 part aloe vera gel. 1 part flax seed oil. 5 drops of peppermint or lavender essential oil.
What is a good DIY lube?
For sex: “My go-to natural lube suggestion is coconut oil, Dweck says. “Smells good, easy to use, can come as solid and liquifies on contact with warm skin. It’s also well tolerated on skin.” Coconut oil’s antibacterial and anti-fungal properties may disrupt the vaginal pH balance in some sensitive folks.
Can I use saliva as lubricant?
Spit just isn’t as good as lube
Even if you remove the risk of contracting an STI or vaginal infection, spit is still not advised. “It has no innate qualities that would make it a good lubricant,” says Dr.
How do I make natural lubricant?
Here are some natural ways to combat vaginal dryness and increase lubrication:
Take vitamin A. Get more vitamin B. Increase beta-carotene intake. Eat more omega-3 fatty acids. Incorporate vitamin E into your diet. Try a vaginal DHEA treatment. Look into estrogen treatments. Apply topical hyaluronic acid.
Why am I so dry down there?
Causes of vaginal dryness range from physiological factors, such as hormonal changes or medication side effects, to emotional and psychological issues, like a lack of desire or even anxiety. Fortunately, there are nearly as many options for dry vagina relief as there are causes.
What makes a woman dry?
After the menopause
Without the production of estrogen, the skin and support tissues of the lips (vulva) and vagina become thinner and less elastic and the vagina can become dry. Approximately half of post-menopausal women experience vaginal dryness.
What foods make a woman wetter?
Foods high in fatty acids (Omega-3) may aid in producing additional vaginal lubrication, decrease vaginal dryness, and increased blood flow. Examples of those foods include raw pumpkin, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and fish (especially salmon, mackerel, and tuna) are great choices that are high in fatty acids.
Why do I feel wet before period?
Before a period
Vaginal discharge changes during the menstrual cycle. In preparation for ovulation and during it, discharge tends to be stretchy and wet. The body produces more mucus at this stage than after it.
