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The What and Why of Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness can occur at any stage during a woman’s life. Though common associated with menopause there are several other root causes. One of those causes is a lack of arousal.  Lack of arousal is also considered a form of sexual dysfunction. ‬

Stress/Mental health

Feeling disconnected from your partner? Women who are unable to connect on an emotional level may experience difficulty with arousal when it comes to sex. Depression and medications prescribed for depression can also contribute to vaginal dryness/lack of arousal. Lack of an emotional connection with your partner can also lead to vaginal dryness. Try spending some intimate non sexual time together maybe a movie, a favorite hobby you share, or simply cuddling. It is important to share your concerns with your partner so that you are on the same page and they can understand and provide support. This also hopefully will help prevent them from taking it personally.  If you find that despite you efforts thing are not improving its okay to seek help. There are therapists who specialize in intimate relationships: sex therapists. If you feel depression or other emotional issues may be interfering with your ability to preform and/or enjoy sex, therapy is a great choice. 

Medical reasons

  1. Menopause: Estrogen levels naturally drop during menopause and peri-menopasue which can lead to vaginal dryness and atrophy of vaginal tissue. 
  2. Infection: Any form of infection whether a common non sexual infection or an STI  can  be a cause of vaginal dryness. Only your doctor can diagnose and treat you if necessary. If think you may have an infection of any type it is important to be seen.
  3. Birth Control: Hormone based birth control methods can also lead to vaginal dryness. Birth control alters the bodies normal hormone levels to prevent egg maturation/ovulation. These decreased hormone levels can cause the vagina to become dry
  4. Hormone changes: As you progress through your natural hormonal cycle dryness can be common before, or after menstruation.

The first step when dealing with vaginal dryness that is the result of a common medical concern is to consult a physician. If menopause is the issue a vaginal estrogen cream can be helpful for some women, your gynecologist can tell you if you are a good candidate for this form of treatment. If the issue is an infection, then issue should resolve with treatment. For concerns related to birth control it may be as easy as switching to a different pill or another form of contraception.  If you find that vaginal dryness is still a concern a water based lubricant can help alleviate the issue. Water based lubes are generally less agitating to the vagina. If stress is a contributing factor foreplay can help prepare a woman for intercourse.  While shopping for lube used to require a trip to an adult store most markets now carry various forms of lubricant so now you don’t have to worry about feeling like you need to wear a cone of shame. That’s it for this week. Make sure to subscribe to mailing list so you can be sure you don’t miss our vagina tips, and make sure that you’re keeping your kitty on fleek!!!

 

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5 Common Reasons Sex Can be Painful

Sex is supposed to be this magical wonderful thing. Most of the time it is except for when it isn’t.  Sex can also be extremely and for some women unbearably painful. Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful or difficult intercourse. There are a number of reasons that can lead to painful intercourse. As with any other issue some are easily resolved others require medical diagnosis and treatment.  If you experience pain on a consistent basis or suddenly have new pain with intercourse,I highly recommend you consult a physician. Some of the more common causes of painful intercourse are:

  1. Infection or vaginal irritation ‪
  2. Inflammation
    1. Endometriosis
    2. Fibroids
  3. Vaginismus, involuntary muscle spasms that can make penetration difficult and causes painful sex. ‪#‎vaginatips‬
  4. Psychological factors can also lead to painful intercourse, such a as a history of sexual assault or abuse ‪#‎vaginatips‬
  5. lack of lubrication 
    1. Pre-menopausal Women
    2. Menopausal Women
    3. Women taking birth control
    4. Women taking anti-depressant or other psychoactive drugs

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Painful intercourse is commonly associated with menopause because when a woman’s estrogen levels drop it affects. vaginal tissues and secretions(moisture). Even though painful intercourse is often associated with menopause there are thousands of women for whom intercourse has never not been painful. Dyspareunia is also form of sexual dysfunction. Pain just prior to, during, or after sex are considered to fall within this diagnosis/term. On occasion new painful intercourse can also be an indicator of changes in the cervix which left un-diagnosed/untreated can lead to Cancer. If your symptoms happen to be the result of an infection; if left untreated STI’s lead to infertility and many other life long complications. Only a medical professional can diagnose you and advise of the treatment options available so again it is advisable that you seek medical care .  Thanks for reading, make sure to sign up for newsletter and let us help you keep that #kittyonfleek

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How Coregasms are ruining my life………….well sort of

So there is nothing like a good workout to me.  It clears your mind, increases endorphin release so you’re naturally happier, and it improves your overall health.  Working out has always been a steady joy in my life, with lifting being my favorite form of exercise. I even lifted throughout my pregnancy stopping just 3 weeks before I delivered, but only because I wanted to sleep more than I wanted to lift.

Since the birth of my son in 2017, getting back into a workout routine has been difficult to say the least. In the interest of condensing my budget I chose to workout from home, best decision ever. Now it isnt the convenience, or the frugality of it that makes it the best. Its the much needed privacy that I didn’t know I would need until IT happened.

What is it exactly? It was and is a coregasm. I know what your thinking wtf is a coregasm? A coregasm is in essence an orgasm that occurs during or for some after a workout or an exercise induced orgasm. The workout is generally core specific by doesn’t have to be. I of course have a history of back problems so maintaining my core strength is paramount. I had heard of women having orgasms while exercising before but I had never been the recipient of one until about a month ago.

I was doing the core portion of my workout, which had finally become a bit routine 3-4 days a week, when it snuck up on me. It started as a slight pressure with a mild tingle. Honestly I thought I had to urinate so I just wanted to finish my last few bicycle crunches. Before I knew it bam I was totally overcome by an intense muscle initiated orgasm. It was completely different than the typical orgasm brought on by clitoral stimulation. It was way more intense and also much more exhausting lol.

In the process of figuring out what exactly just happened I learned that only around 5% of women have experienced said climax. As wonderful as this might sound I was so unhappy. I’m sure you think I’m tripping because who wouldn’t want to cum and lose weight at the same time. Well, me! As I mentioned before I love lifting. One big reason I’ve been doing the work to get more core back in order is so I can get back in the gym. Well anyone who lifts knows how important your core is to every move. It is constantly engaged and without it your success is limited.

What’s the correlation? Fine point there is no way I can lift safely if I may or may not orgasm. Sure I know the signs now but I can’t control it. Not to mention 1. You can’t always rack a nice amount of weight fast and 2. I don’t always have someone to spot me. Not to mention the thought of having an orgasm in public in a room full of strangers does not sound enticing to me. I have no idea what even triggered these to occur, maybe it was all the kegels combined with my long-term sexual hiatus. All I know is right now I can’t get through a workout without one happening.

Now like any positive thinking person I had to find the upside. What other than the obvious soul snatching pleasure (yes its that good) could one gain from a coregasm? Increased stamina, its unexpected cardio, like a quick 30 second sprint for your life type moment. Naturally lower stress levels because let’s face it very few people are more stressed than a single parent. I’ll probably get to a six pack faster than I anticipated(or not but I can dream). Better rest if I workout before bed. Plus just the general idea that my body was so happy I’m working out it decided to reward me with an orgasm on the house!

The human female body is one amazing piece of work and I’ll never cease to be amazed by it. From growing humans, to feeding and nourishing them and more. I have gotten past my disappointment of not being able to lift anytime soon. I also regained my motivation to keep pushing towards my weight loss and fitness goals with a new goal in tow. I will learn how to control and ultimately stop my coregasms. For now I’m learning to #justbe in this phase of my process. Until then I’ll be working out from home afterglow and all.