I was wondering if anyone had any info on the newer Silicon Lubes out there.....are they safe??? Any info is needed...they claim to last longer than the water based.
Or,,,,do you have a personal experience with a lube that does have staying power.
Thanks
Vicki
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Hello ladies,
Like you...burning, pain, sometimes itching. And to add misery, bleeding after sex, pain (and I mean PAIN) during it. One doctor suggested I was not being "turned on" enough, which is not the case. I am 48 years old and very near menopausal, according to blood tests and my infrequent periods, so clearly this idiot knows nothing about the body in meno.
Found a new doctor and just started trying ESTRACE. It's perscribed as three times a week and it's only been a week so far. No change, other than the burning gets worse right after I use it. The new doctor said if the ESTRACE doesn't help after a month, then this constant redness, pain and bleeding after sex would probably be "vestibular vaginitis." Does anyone know if this is the same as "lichen sclerosis?" I was even bleeding slightly after the exam. And yes, it hurt in that tearing, dry way.
This is so hard pschologically, as well as physically.
What used to be easy, is now unbelievably difficult. Sex is a method of human connection, and to be denied that connection is unfair, unhealthy and makes me so sad. Now that I've experienced so much pain with sex, every time it comes up (no pun intended), all I can feel is anxiety about it hurting. It's so frustrating and very isolating. Is anyone else at this particular place? Does this ever get better on it's own, or is it just at the beginning of menopause, as I am? I look at older couples strolling along and wonder: is sex over for them? I hope not.
But people (women) never talk about this openly...where is Oprah on all this?!?!?!?! Shouldn't she be devoting month-long programming to this enormous health issue? As far as I'm concerned, it's part of my physical life and mental life every single day and it's a very, very difficult struggle.
There are all these TV ads for Viagra and Cialis, directed at men so they can maintain their sexuality and confidence...what about us?
I also have another sexuality question: using Estrace 3 times a week still seems to leave some "behind" deep inside the vagina, even on the days when I don't apply it. Does anyone know how or if that can affect your partner? I can't imagine it's a good thing for men to come in contact with? I never thought to ask the doctor this while I was there...has anyone ever questioned this?
Thanks, in advance, to anybody who has any advice.
Like you...burning, pain, sometimes itching. And to add misery, bleeding after sex, pain (and I mean PAIN) during it. One doctor suggested I was not being "turned on" enough, which is not the case. I am 48 years old and very near menopausal, according to blood tests and my infrequent periods, so clearly this idiot knows nothing about the body in meno.
Found a new doctor and just started trying ESTRACE. It's perscribed as three times a week and it's only been a week so far. No change, other than the burning gets worse right after I use it. The new doctor said if the ESTRACE doesn't help after a month, then this constant redness, pain and bleeding after sex would probably be "vestibular vaginitis." Does anyone know if this is the same as "lichen sclerosis?" I was even bleeding slightly after the exam. And yes, it hurt in that tearing, dry way.
This is so hard pschologically, as well as physically.
What used to be easy, is now unbelievably difficult. Sex is a method of human connection, and to be denied that connection is unfair, unhealthy and makes me so sad. Now that I've experienced so much pain with sex, every time it comes up (no pun intended), all I can feel is anxiety about it hurting. It's so frustrating and very isolating. Is anyone else at this particular place? Does this ever get better on it's own, or is it just at the beginning of menopause, as I am? I look at older couples strolling along and wonder: is sex over for them? I hope not.
But people (women) never talk about this openly...where is Oprah on all this?!?!?!?! Shouldn't she be devoting month-long programming to this enormous health issue? As far as I'm concerned, it's part of my physical life and mental life every single day and it's a very, very difficult struggle.
There are all these TV ads for Viagra and Cialis, directed at men so they can maintain their sexuality and confidence...what about us?
I also have another sexuality question: using Estrace 3 times a week still seems to leave some "behind" deep inside the vagina, even on the days when I don't apply it. Does anyone know how or if that can affect your partner? I can't imagine it's a good thing for men to come in contact with? I never thought to ask the doctor this while I was there...has anyone ever questioned this?
Thanks, in advance, to anybody who has any advice.
Hello Sweetpoison and Sparks, I have suffered with UTI infections and in my older years with Atrosphic Vaginitis(spelling?) and the docters really had no answers so I got busy and got some of my own.
I will focus on the Vaginal problem because thats what you have questions on. About last Oct. it was real bad, itching,soreness, slight bleeding and just downright miserable, also very dry durring intimate moments with hubby.
I didnt want to take what the doc. prescribed because I was tired of the merry go round with meds.
What I found after a long time was a natural Salve with all natural ingredients that acts like a lubricant, and
it restores moisture to that area and I feel it healed me.
I still get minor flare ups right before my period very minor and I just put the salve on and its gone, I even
had my 22yr old daughter try it and it took care of her.
There is no miracle cure for many things but this salve saved my life, I no longer suffer. I have recommended it to other ladies on this site and if you are interessted you could PM me and I will give you the information. Now if you want I could just give you some of the ingredients, Goldenseal,Calendula,Thyme,
rosemary and organic infused olive oil, Vit E, and other essential oils.
I hope this helps, you can look up any of these ingredients and see that they are very good as a combination.
I found the product thru a book I have of all natural products and this was recomm. for this problem, good luck and take care, Tinkybug
I am 53 and had problems all the way back to my early fortys. a long time
to be in pain.
I will focus on the Vaginal problem because thats what you have questions on. About last Oct. it was real bad, itching,soreness, slight bleeding and just downright miserable, also very dry durring intimate moments with hubby.
I didnt want to take what the doc. prescribed because I was tired of the merry go round with meds.
What I found after a long time was a natural Salve with all natural ingredients that acts like a lubricant, and
it restores moisture to that area and I feel it healed me.
I still get minor flare ups right before my period very minor and I just put the salve on and its gone, I even
had my 22yr old daughter try it and it took care of her.
There is no miracle cure for many things but this salve saved my life, I no longer suffer. I have recommended it to other ladies on this site and if you are interessted you could PM me and I will give you the information. Now if you want I could just give you some of the ingredients, Goldenseal,Calendula,Thyme,
rosemary and organic infused olive oil, Vit E, and other essential oils.
I hope this helps, you can look up any of these ingredients and see that they are very good as a combination.
I found the product thru a book I have of all natural products and this was recomm. for this problem, good luck and take care, Tinkybug
I am 53 and had problems all the way back to my early fortys. a long timeto be in pain.
QUOTE (tinkybug @ Jun 14 2006, 11:32 PM) 
Hello Sweetpoison and Sparks, I have suffered with UTI infections and in my older years with Atrosphic Vaginitis(spelling?) and the docters really had no answers so I got busy and got some of my own.
I will focus on the Vaginal problem because thats what you have questions on. About last Oct. it was real bad, itching,soreness, slight bleeding and just downright miserable, also very dry durring intimate moments with hubby.
I didnt want to take what the doc. prescribed because I was tired of the merry go round with meds.
What I found after a long time was a natural Salve with all natural ingredients that acts like a lubricant, and
it restores moisture to that area and I feel it healed me.
I still get minor flare ups right before my period very minor and I just put the salve on and its gone, I even
had my 22yr old daughter try it and it took care of her.
There is no miracle cure for many things but this salve saved my life, I no longer suffer. I have recommended it to other ladies on this site and if you are interessted you could PM me and I will give you the information. Now if you want I could just give you some of the ingredients, Goldenseal,Calendula,Thyme,
rosemary and organic infused olive oil, Vit E, and other essential oils.
I hope this helps, you can look up any of these ingredients and see that they are very good as a combination.
I found the product thru a book I have of all natural products and this was recomm. for this problem, good luck and take care, Tinkybug I am 53 and had problems all the way back to my early fortys. a long time
to be in pain.
I will focus on the Vaginal problem because thats what you have questions on. About last Oct. it was real bad, itching,soreness, slight bleeding and just downright miserable, also very dry durring intimate moments with hubby.
I didnt want to take what the doc. prescribed because I was tired of the merry go round with meds.
What I found after a long time was a natural Salve with all natural ingredients that acts like a lubricant, and
it restores moisture to that area and I feel it healed me.
I still get minor flare ups right before my period very minor and I just put the salve on and its gone, I even
had my 22yr old daughter try it and it took care of her.
There is no miracle cure for many things but this salve saved my life, I no longer suffer. I have recommended it to other ladies on this site and if you are interessted you could PM me and I will give you the information. Now if you want I could just give you some of the ingredients, Goldenseal,Calendula,Thyme,
rosemary and organic infused olive oil, Vit E, and other essential oils.
I hope this helps, you can look up any of these ingredients and see that they are very good as a combination.
I found the product thru a book I have of all natural products and this was recomm. for this problem, good luck and take care, Tinkybug
I am 53 and had problems all the way back to my early fortys. a long timeto be in pain.
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