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019: Let's Talk Lube: Vaginal Dryness, Painful Sex & What Actually Helps
Dryness can appear even when desire is present — and it may have more than one cause. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amanda Olson, DPT, PRPC, President and Chief Clinical Officer of Intimate Rose, about vaginal dryness, lubrication, and intimacy. She explains how hormones, postpartum changes, stress, and some medications can affect moisture, and how long-term tissue health also involves elasticity.
We compare water-based, silicone-based, and oil-based lubricants, including which work with condoms, toys, and therapeutic tools. We also hear how pelvic health physical therapy can address…
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