Constant burning and itching in the intimate area, painful sex or even bleeding? This could be Vaginal dryness the trigger. Often known as a symptom of the menopause, it does not stop at young people either. What is particularly insidious about vaginal dryness is not only the unpleasant symptoms, but also the fact that it is a shameful topic in our society. That is why people often prefer to keep quiet about it. But we at Taynie ask ourselves: "Why?" After all, there are many people who can sing a whole song about this topic. With our new blog post about Causes, symptoms and treatment of vaginal dryness, we would like to draw more attention to the issue and encourage those affected to break their silence. 

A dry vagina can be very annoying. It is often accompanied by various symptoms that can be very unpleasant for those affected. Itching and burning are then happy to stand on thedays But not only that, because often the love life is also affected. While sex should be an exhilarating experience, vaginal dryness leads to Pains instead of ecstasy. The symptoms of vaginal dryness vary in intensity from person to person and in some people they can even lead to bleeding.

Do you suffer from a dry vagina and suddenly feel like you can no longer hold your urine? Incontinence is not uncommon in cases of vaginal dryness and occurs precisely because the pelvic floor is no longer supplied with blood as well due to the thin mucous membrane. This can then also affect the urethra, so that unfortunately droplets can be noticed in your pants. But urinary incontinence is by no means something to be ashamed of. Here we explain to you that incontinence can even affect all age groups. To be on the safe side in your daily life, we recommend wearing our everyday period panties. As you can see here, the models can also be used for incontinence. A real eye-catcher is our Taynie Leo ultra , which cannot be distinguished from regular underwear thanks to the stylish leopard look. This means you have a cool statement piece even when you are incontinent. Take a look at the panties here. 

When vaginal dryness is discussed, some people think that they should use a tampon soaked in yogurt. But be careful, because this is strongly discouraged. After all, the bacteria contained in yogurt are not suitable for the vagina and can even cause annoying symptoms. If you want to say goodbye to vaginal dryness and the unpleasant burning in your intimate area, then it is important to first of all Causes Let us therefore take a look at the various causes.

Hormonal causes:

Is your dry vagina hormonal in nature? Then preparations can be used to compensate for the lack of estrogen and relieve your symptoms. Your doctor can tell you about the different gels, creams and suppositories that may be suitable for your treatment. Hormonal vaginal dryness often occurs during menopause.

External influences as causes:

Are medications, care products or contraceptives the culprits of your symptoms? Then it might be helpful if you consider changing these products. Medication change You can discuss this with your doctor. When it comes to the Intimate hygiene If you are concerned about vaginal vaginal discharge, you should be careful with soaps and shower gels. Care products often cause immense damage to the sensitive area of ​​the vaginal flora, so that burning and dryness become a real test. That is why you should use lukewarm water instead.Find out here why lukewarm water is a game changer when it comes to intimate hygiene. 

Once vaginal dryness has set in, you will certainly want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. But how long do you have to sit and wait until it is finally over? Here again, it depends on the cause of dry intimate areas. Is vaginal dryness caused by medication? Then it will probably be a thing of the past if you stop taking the medication after consulting your doctor. However, it may be different if it is caused by menopause and the falling estrogen levels are causing a dry vagina. In this case, unfortunately, it may be a phenomenon that accompanies you for a long time and occurs repeatedly. But treatment by your doctor can help. 

“You are what you eat!” This motto also applies to vaginal dryness. With the right diet, you can help your vaginal dryness and hopefully alleviate your symptoms. For example, Flaxseed, walnuts and algae , because they are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, you can give the good bacteria in your vagina a real boost through certain foods. So let's start with the so-called Prebiotics These are energy suppliers for the healthy bacteria. Prebiotics are found in foods such as Legumes, garlic, parsnips, leeks or apples Dietary fiber is the absolute winner. On the other hand, there is also the Probiotics that contain strains of microorganisms. You may have heard that fermented foods are all the rage. Kimchi, tempeh, sauerkraut and miso provide a probiotic boost.

Would you like to learn more about the vaginal flora and the lactic acid bacteria it contains? Then you shouldn’t miss this blog post. 

You are currently in the Menopause and suddenly you are struggling with a dry intimate area? Then you are rightly wondering why there is suddenly dryness down there. You can probably already imagine that the hormones, keyword estrogen , have their fingers in the pie here. Due to a lack of estrogen, which occurs after the menopause, the vaginal folds and walls shrink. As you can probably imagine, this does not simply leave the body unscathed. As the skin of the vagina becomes thinner, there is also less moisture and blood flow in this area. After all, estrogen takes on the important task of protecting the vagina, but also the eyes and skin from dryness.

Did you know that about ⅓ of people who are going through the menopause go to their doctor to talk about menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness? This is not a rare phenomenon, which makes it all the more incomprehensible that this topic is often simply swept under the carpet. 

Vaginal dryness can be a real test of endurance for those affected. It is not only physically but also psychologically nerve-wracking. Therefore, vaginal dryness should always be treated in order to regain the usual quality of life. Not treating vaginal dryness can even ensure that the Defense the vaginal mucosa is no longer protected against pathogens. Bladder infections and Infections , such as vaginal yeast infections, can often no longer be fought off by a dry or even injured vagina. If you are currently suffering from a dry vagina, then go straight to the gynecologist's office.

Is inserting a tampon suddenly extremely painful? Things that are inserted when the vagina is dry can cause a lot of pain. It doesn't even have to involve penetration during sex; a tampon can be enough in some cases. But what if you only feel this pain at the moment of insertion, but otherwise have no symptoms? It might be more likely that this is a vaginal cramp rather than dry mucous membranes. Interesting topic, isn't it? Our reading tip is therefore this blog post about vaginismus or vaginal spasm. 

You may be desperately wondering how you can survive your period when the products you use only cause you pain. But don't worry, we at Taynie are here to help you with this problem. With our washable pads  and Period panties you are on the pain-free side, because these sustainable products do not have to be inserted into your vagina. Another advantage: They catch the blood instead of soaking it up, like a tampon, for example. This prevents your vagina from drying out even more. Washable pads and period panties are particularly popular with endometriosis sufferers, because even then, inserting them causes pain. You have never heard of endometriosis? Then find out more about it here.