After a long wait of 10 months during pregnancy, after restraining abstinence, and then to the confinement period of coaxing crying babies to sleep, parents and mothers can finally start a "sexy" life. But postpartum intercourse is often not so smooth, and some mothers may find their private parts dry and painful. What's going on here?

Reasons for dryness of private parts after childbirth

The normal vagina maintains a certain degree of moisture, and dryness in the private parts not only affects the "sexual well-being" index, but also causes pain and itching in severe cases, affecting normal work and life. What are the reasons for postpartum dryness?

Reason 1: Hormonal changes during lactation

Postpartum female hormonal changes, sex hormones and progesterone levels will drop sharply, resulting in thinning of the vaginal mucosa, reduced blood circulation, decreased lubricity, and become brittle and dry. Especially during lactation, high levels of prolactin can inhibit the synthesis and secretion of estrogen, thereby affecting vaginal lubrication.

Reason 2: Side effects of birth control pills

Breastfeeding is not a safe period. Studies have shown that the postpartum ovulation recovery period is as short as 14 days and as long as more than 6 months, which is not directly related to menstruation! Therefore, if you do not want a second child for the time being, you should take contraceptive measures even if your period does not resume.

Some mothers choose to take progestin-only contraceptives for contraception. However, it should be noted that the progesterone content of contraceptives is very high, which may cause side effects such as endocrine disorders, insufficient estrogen secretion, and dry private parts.

Reason 3: Excessive cleaning

Some women are particularly fond of cleaning, and feel that their private parts are "healthier when they are washed", and they rinse their vaginas repeatedly when taking a bath. It is well known that over-cleaning of the vagina in healthy women can have the opposite effect. Under normal circumstances, a woman's vagina has a self-cleaning effect, which can kill bacteria through the micro-ecological environment in the body. Excessive douching of the vagina can disrupt this natural protective barrier and create an imbalance of vaginal flora, which can lead to dryness.

Reason 4: Other reasons

If the work and life pressure is too high, it will also affect the libido, lack of sexual excitement, insufficient secretion of body fluids, resulting in dry private parts.

In addition, some drug treatments can have a side effect of dryness in the private parts, such as chemotherapy, breast cancer antiestrogen therapy, antidepressants, antihistamines and other treatments, which can reduce vaginal secretions and cause dryness in the private parts.

What to do with dry private parts

With the emphasis on health, female friends are no longer "ashamed to talk" about their private health. Dry private parts is also a common problem in women's health. How to take scientific care to relieve dryness of private parts?

Method 1: Scientific contraception

Oral contraceptives are not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Although the hormone levels of oral contraceptives are quite low, the progesterone in them can still bring about the side effect of dry private parts. The better way is to use condoms. The correct use of contraceptives is efficient, safe and hygienic. Wearing condoms can ensure love.

Method 2: Get enough rest to relieve stress

Postpartum mothers face the pressure of breastfeeding and taking care of their babies, which greatly reduces sexual interest and leads to dryness in the private parts. At this time, the thoughtfulness and care of Bao Dad is a good medicine. Bao Dad has to take on more parenting responsibilities, so that Bao Mom can get enough rest and release pressure, so that he can have enough energy and physical strength to devote himself to the married life.

Method 3: Moderate cleaning

Although the private parts cannot be over-cleaned, they cannot be left unclean. If you do not pay attention to personal hygiene, it is easy to cause gynecological inflammation, resulting in vaginal mucosal congestion and reduced secretions. The vulva can be washed daily with water, the preferred method of washing is a shower.

Method 4: Daily moisturizing care

In daily life, it is necessary to maintain good nursing habits and moisturize the private parts. The skin in the private parts is delicate and easy to lose moisture. In addition, modern women are under great mental stress, irregular work and rest, weakened immunity, disordered vaginal flora, and it is difficult to maintain an acidic environment. Therefore, you can properly lock in water and moisturize, relieve dry symptoms, and keep your private parts moisturised.

Method 5: With the help of "external force"

When carrying out married life, "external force" can be used when necessary. Lubricant is a good "auxiliary artifact", which can fully lubricate the vagina and reduce the pain caused by friction.