Vaginal dryness is usually associated with menopause and post-menopause phase of woman. It could either be a natural process of losing hormonal imbalance or due to some other reasons which aren't physical, like, depression, high stress, strained relationship with your partner etc. So, it's a problem that affects most of the women regardless of their age. It makes way for irritation and low libido.
Lack of estrogen hormone or its low production would be number one reason for vaginal dryness. It makes the vaginal walls thinner. In this case, it may also take more time to get turned on for lovemaking. Estrogen is an essential hormone for woman, which has its hand in almost all the vital functionalities of a female body. So, if the required amount is not produced, it may lead to hormonal imbalance.
Stress, anxiety, depression and strained relationship with your partner may also contribute to vaginal dryness. Sometimes, side effects of the medication taken for some other disease could also cause this problem. Age factor is the most common reason; such as, after menopause most of the women complain about this problem, as, estrogen production would have been marginally reduced close to menopause.
Now, let's check out few herbal remedies, which would be helpful. Aloe Vera gel, saffron and Aswagandha should be taken in the right proportion with milk. This herbal remedy has the ability to retain the natural lubrication since it has got moisturizing properties. Also, drink 8-10 glasses of water daily, which should definitely yield good results. A cup of oat straw is also recommended on daily basis, since it has the ability to monitor blood sugar levels, anxiety and stress. It also helps nurture the female reproductive system and effective in keeping the natural glow of the skin.
Boil a glass of water with a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in it, for 10-15 minutes. This one would be helpful in keeping the good libido. Next, try Ginkgo Biloba, which is usually used for depression treatment. If your problem has anything to do with stress or depression, Ginkgo Biloba could be very useful.
Use some herbal oils as well to lubricate the intimate region. You may also use marigold based creams for the same purpose. Now, let's look at the diet which would help to lubricate the intimate region, that include, yogurt, flax seeds in cereal rice, barley, wheat and corn. Include these items in your daily lunch and dinner, positive results would follow soon.
Now let's look at another effective method, Yoga. Yoga is so popular all over the world these days. Yoga asana's (positions) that strengthens the pelvic area should be followed. There are many breathing exercises in Yoga which would reduce stress, anxiety etc. This would be very helpful in keeping a clam state of mind and steady pulse rate; and both will fight against the vaginal dryness. Also try leg raise exercises, which will make the abdominal and lower back muscles strong, hence toning vagina walls.
Both Yoga and the above mentioned home remedies should yield better results if you are worried about this problem.