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#TheVaginalMonolouges:. “Use it or lose it”
#LackOfSex ..……Makes Your Vagina Depressed😞

We all know that a Healthy Sex Life keeps our immune system humming, lessens pain and relieves stress. It makes for a happier life. But what happens when we #donthavesex?

Well, according to recent studies, we can become depressed – if we don’t have sex regularly. Or, more specifically, our vaginas may become #depressed.”…. Vaginas getting depressed??? Uh oh….. But yes… They do.

Having a depressed Vagina is a real condition, backed by scientific observations, reasons…. And yes… Remedies!!

Those suffering from this condition experience burning and itching sensation, without having any infection down there.

I come across such patients quite frequently.

And needless to say, this is a cause of worry. Worry, because most of these Women are young and otherwise healthy. But their frequency of sexual intercourse is abnormally less… To an extent of Non-Existent. Most of them try to attribute it to their hectic lifestyle, odd working hours of both partners, high level of stress etc.

Poor souls don’t understand what they are missing out on…. They’re missing out on something, which is one of the most beautiful feelings/acts in the world.

But the problem lies deeper down…. Pun intended 😉

Put simply, having Regular Sexual Intercourse is an important part of a Woman’s health. #Sexualabstinence can make your #vaginadepressed. And this invariably leads to #vaginalatrophy.

In Vaginal atrophy, the vaginal wall becomes thin.
*This Vaginal atrophy could be attributed to a variety of factors* some of them are as under

1. Lack of sexual intercourse.
Remember vagina is a muscle. When put to good use 😉 it helps us maintain comfort while doing our regular chores and activities ……including sex.
#Sex and #orgasm help in increased blood flow to the vaginal muscles. This is needed for the oxygen to reach the muscles and keep them hail and hearty. Just like we work out in order to remain fit.
So from this perspective Consistent sexual play either with self or a partner is helpful…
Yes… Be your own partner if you don’t have one 😉

2. Other factors that contribute to Vaginal atrophy are smoking and no vaginal births.
Yes… We can always avoid/quit smoking… For Lungs and hearts are not the only parts that get damaged…🙄
But giving no vaginal birth is out of your control. ..it’s situational

3. Reduced level of estrogen
Vaginal atrophy can affect women of any age. But it is prevalent among #PerimenopausalWomen.
As we know #Estrogen is needed to regulate the ovulation and menstrual cycle. But women experiencing menopause stop producing estrogen. And, the vaginal walls start becoming thinner and dryer… Leading to loss of interest or more so, becoming apprehensive about having sex.

There are many other effects of levels of estrogen.

A. It affects women treated for breast cancer

B. Women face a medical condition called premature ovarian failure. This happens because they stopped producing estrogen before they turned 40.

So be watchful…
“when you see thinning of the vaginal walls, a loss of rugae (which are those sensitive folds in the vagina), bleeding or loss of lubrication,”

There is a change of estrogen level in you.

*#SymptomsofVaginalatrophy* 

1. You may be experiencing Vaginal atrophy if there is #drynessirritationandsoreness. Some women may also experience a burning sensation, particularly when they pass urine.

2. There could be pain during sexual intercourse

3. Some women face frequent urination.

4. There may also be itching because of the loss of lubrication.

Now, Lack of sexual activity decreases the vaginal muscle tone. This causes the muscle to become weak due to lack of use. That’s why, some form of sexual activity with the partner (or with self) is necessary to keep the muscles functioning and healthy .

Most of these are women who haven’t had sex for a long time, for various reasons…. I do sympathize with them.

But let me show them a way out…
*#VaginalAtrophy.
Is there a way out?*
*YES*
(I would rather be showing them the way *in*😉😉)

It could be as simple as going on a lovely romantic date … Which begins with holding hands first. …. and then as the romance progresses…leave something for imagination😀

But yes… you women out there… don’t be shy to experiment with various forms of foreplay for a while. For that gives the much needed wetness or lubrication for a highly enjoyable Sexual intercourse.

And trust me… Then it doesn’t remain “Sexual Intercourse”… You graduate into… And slowly become the master of the art of “Love Making”

Wetness…. Oh yes.. wetness…

Moisturizers and lubricants go a long way in improving the tissue, and needless to say, add to the fun.

There is also massage… Vaginal massage.

#Vaginalmassage relaxes the muscles and gest the blood flowing.
Remember …In the end, it’s about exercising the tissue through various forms of sexual activities.
Having sex or engaging in any form of sexual activity on a regular basis is an important part of women’s Physical as well as Emotional well-being.
Estrogen creams and tablets are also recommended. They revitalize the tissue and restore the body’s natural hormone level.

*However these should be under proffesional medical guidance only.*
अब चुपचाप अपने अपने partners को CP करके forward करो ladies😀😀

Dr Shalaka Shintre Shimpi
M.D.(Obstetrics and Gynaecology)