I have the beginnings of vaginal atrophy - age 59, very dry, vagina shortened, no libido, sex painful. Idont want to take HRT so have been reading up about natural treatments. I didn't realise how important it is to keep the vagina healthy to try to avoid problems with the bladder too, as you age.
Anyway, I've always done a few kegels but a bit half-heartedly, so I started doing them properly 2 or 3 times a day.
Wow! I have a sex drive again! Apparently the kegels bring more blood flow to the whole area which helps with lubrication & libido. I can't stop frigging myself off! (Well, once a day anyway - don't want to turn into a nympho!)
I've used coconut oil to lubricate my lady flaps & for a bit of extra moisture, but to be honest, I didn't need it internally whereas I was dry as a bone before.
I have inserted a finger no trouble (sorry for graphic description) but haven't tried a penis yet. Keeping it as a possible pleasant surprise for my partner.
I've read that you can make your own effective vaginal moisturiser using coconut oil mixed with a bit of dhea capsule or try vitamin e capsule up there every night so I have more things to try when things inevitably get worse with age.
I feel really happy & wanted to share as I know what an awful problem this can be. Xx
