Without higher levels of estrogen, these tissues become thinner, less flexible, receive less blood flow, and produces less natural vaginal fluids (1). After menopause, the genitourinary area (including the vagina and vulva) may change and atrophy due to the decrease in estrogen levels. Many people who produce ample amounts of vaginal fluids still choose to use a lube to further increase their sexual pleasure.Īround half of post-menopausal women tend to notice more vaginal dryness and discomfort when having sex (1,2). You should not feel embarrassed to use a personal lubricant. Why not use lube? Lube is great! Using lube is nothing to feel shameful about-it can be a great addition to your sexual experience. Lubes work to reduce friction between your skin and the person/object/or body part that you are using, which can eliminate chafing, pain, and uncomfortable rubbing. Personal lubricant (lube) can be used to help make sexual acts-like sex, masturbation, or sex toy play-more pleasurable. This article is also available in: português, español, Deutsch, français