Thank goodness, we are living in a time of open communication about intimate subjects, particularly about sex. Up to now, our social programming that kept sex from being discussed openly has resulted in serious consequences. These consequences range from relationship failures to chronic illnesses. It is just as necessary to understand your sexuality and know how to keep yourself sexually healthy as it is to understand how your heart functions and how to keep it healthy. Sexual health is a vital part of overall adult health and, and partly determines the level of your total quality of life.

The common denominator that signals a sexual health problem for women is vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness is often mistaken as just a consequence of menopause. In reality, vaginal dryness is caused by many things and can be a symptom of other health problems for women of all ages. The good news is that now we have real solutions to the problem of vaginal dryness, and, therefore, potential to prevent chronic conditions that may result from vaginal dryness.

First, let's consider the causes of vaginal dryness.
Estrogen levels decline rapidly after childbirth, often causing severe vaginal dryness. These levels should normalize when breast-feeding is concluded, but this is not always the case.
The onset of menopause causes estrogen levels to gradually diminish. The vaginal tissue becomes less elastic and thins out. There is less vaginal moisture produced by the body, which women experience as vaginal dryness, sensitivity, itchiness, tenderness, swelling and general discomfort.
Stress and fatigue of all origins (work, family, relationships, financial, etc.) can cause vaginal dryness. As many as 95% of all women suffer from occasional vaginal dryness because of stress and fatigue. The ovaries produce estrogen, but not at even levels, particularly in times of stress. Women of any adult age can have "low estrogen days" and suddenly experience a lack of available moisture. Actually, stress is more prevalent in younger women.
Some medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can affect hormonal function which decreases or inhibits vaginal moisture.
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments most often cause severe vaginal dryness. Over 15 million women in the U.S. alone suffer from this debilitating condition.
Women who have had hysterectomies are faced with the problem of vaginal dryness.
Some birth control methods, particularly taking birth control pills or using the sponge, cause vaginal dryness.
Intense and excessive exercise often disrupts hormonal cycles causing vaginal dryness.
Eating disorders result in hormonal imbalances and, therefore, vaginal dryness.
Left untreated, vaginal dryness can cause vaginal tissue irritations and sexual intimacy discomfort. With age and long term dryness, problems of chronic severe pain and total sexual dysfunction can evolve. Also, women with vaginal dryness are much more prone to yeast infections and vaginitis. Hormone levels determine vaginal moisture and these levels change throughout the monthly cycle and throughout a woman's life. Consequently, when estrogen levels are low, there is less moisture in the vaginal area. This is the reason why virtually all women experience incidents of vaginal dryness, no matter what their age.

While the symptoms of vaginal dryness are distressing, uncomfortable, even painful, and can lead to tension and misunderstandings between sexual partners, they can easily be remedied. In many cases, it is recommended that women take hormone replacement therapy to alleviate dryness. Many women cannot, or choose not to, take hormone replacement therapy to control vaginal dryness because of the associated heightened risk of cancer. SYLK Natural Personal Lubricant is the best alternative and is recommended by well-known gynecologists and other doctors for prevention and relief of vaginal dryness. SYLK NPL is totally unique, completely natural and contains no hormones, fragrance, flavor or harmful parabens. SYLK is a virtual duplication of a woman's natural moisture. When used for intimacy, your partner will not be able to "tell the difference". SYLK NPL is more than a "lubricant". It is the first true intimate moisturizer that helps prevent vaginal dryness and enhances sensation, so you can have intimacy as long and as often as you want without discomfort or the soreness that sometimes can be misunderstood as lack of interest. With SYLK, both partners can relax and enjoy the full pleasure of intimacy.

SYLK Natural Personal Lubricant is made in New Zealand from the New Zealand Kiwifruit Plant Vine. It is a very special product and there is nothing like it in all the world. Upon the first use, you will know immediately that SYLK is your lubricant of choice forever. SYLK is so gentle, natural and effective that women are choosing to use it everyday as a part of routine body care and hygiene, and not exclusively just before sex. You have to try SYLK to fully understand its incredible addition to your daily comfort and health. Just as you use shampoo, body wash, body lotion, deoderant and toothpaste, add the application of SYLK to the vaginal area for your daily body care and hygiene routine and you will realize how much better and more completely fresh and clean you feel.

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