09/05/2026
Many women believe that needing a lubricant means something is "wrong."
It doesn't.
As estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, the vaginal tissues naturally become thinner, drier, and less elastic. This is part of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a common condition that affects more than half of postmenopausal women.
Using a lubricant is no different than using moisturizer for dry skin or eye drops for dry eyes—it's simply helping to replace moisture and reduce friction.
Lubricants can:
• Improve comfort during intimacy
• Reduce friction and irritation
• Help prevent small tears in the vaginal tissue
• Enhance sexual enjoyment
It's also important to understand the difference between a lubricant and a vaginal moisturizer.
A lubricant is used during sexual activity to reduce friction. (We recommend , which is available at the clinic!)
A vaginal moisturizer is used several times a week to improve hydration of the vaginal tissues and help relieve everyday symptoms of dryness.
If vaginal dryness, burning, urinary symptoms, or painful in*******se are becoming more frequent, lubricant alone may not be enough. Vaginal estrogen is considered the gold standard treatment for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and is safe for most women. There are also non-hormonal options and other treatments that may be appropriate depending on your symptoms.
You don't have to "just live with it.
At the Menopause Practice we recommend : it’s silicone-based and free of gluten, glycerin, alcohol, parabens, scents, and flavours. It’s not tested on animals. Because it’s silicone-based, your body doesn’t absorb it. Instead, it sits on the surface and does the job right!
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