Midlife + Lube

Once you reach middle age, sex may not feel as good as it once did. Thinning vaginal tissues and dryness due to a lack of estrogen in menopause can make intimacy uncomfortable, or even painful. If vaginal dryness is mild or it only bothers you during sex, try a gel or liquid lubricant.

You can apply the lubricant to the inside of your vagina, to a partner’s penis, or to a sex toy to reduce friction. Lubricants work quickly, and they offer short-term relief from pain and dryness during sex. 

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