I came across a fascinating article the other day that contained a staggering statistic: 66% of women experience painful intercourse.

[Note: You can click here to read the full article by Katharine O'Connell, MD on Glamour.com]

Here’s an interesting excerpt from that article:

Simply not being lubricated enough is the number-one reason for pain during sex. There are two parts of our body’s response to foreplay. The first is engorgement, a rushing of blood to the vagina that expands the vaginal walls - our version of an erection. The second is lubricatioon, a release of moisture from the glands that ring the vaginal opening. Both actions signal your readiness for sex, so starting before they take place cqn hurt. One patient tol me, “A little friction feels good, but I think there’s too much friction happening.” The quick fix? A lubricant.

In addition to a lack of proper lubrication, other potential reasons for dryness include Vulvodynia, a yeast infection, cervix bumping, an Ovarian Cyst, Endometriosis and Pelvic Congestion. A doctor should be consulted in these cases, although a very few lubricants, noteably SYLK Natural Personal Lubricant, can be a valuable addition to your doctor’s recommendations.

As far as vaginal dryness goes, it is important to choose a water-based, all natural lubricant like SYLK for the healthiest and best results. You can thank us after you try it!