@drstephaniecowiend: Hormone health is a big part of my practice as is maintaining optimal vaginal health for increased quality of life. When patients experience vaginal dryness, burning, itching, pain with sex or postcoital bleeding they often turn to vaginal lubricants. It’s important to choose a lubricant that doesn’t alter pH and isn’t hyperosmolar. We want the lubricant to be around 4.5pH and below 380mOsm/kg. If it’s not pH balanced it can change your pH predisposing you to infection. If it’s too hyperosmolar it can induce vaginal dryness afterwards by pulling fluid from your tissues. Check your lubricants here: https://badvibesdotorg.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lube-guide-every-body-edition.pdf If you are over the age of 40yo and experiencing vaginal dryness this is usually a sign of declining estrogen levels and there is a lot we can do for this. Lubricants are not a solution for vaginal dryness but we do have other solutions. (DM me if you need further support) I help women reconnect with their digestive, hormonal and energetic fire. To become a patient to tap into your unlimited energy and fierce potential- book a free clarity call (link in bio). It isn’t okay to be fine. It’s about finding your fire and living your best life. If you struggle with bloating - do my what’s my bloating type quiz- link in IG bio If you struggle with burnout or low energy- download my FREE burnout guide - link in IG Bio #lubricant #yeastinfection #bacterialvaginoisis #menopause #lowestrogen #hormonehealth #womenshealth #hormonebalance #sexualhealth #libido #fyp #foryoupage #drstephaniecowiend