Vaginal lubrication is a naturally produced fluid that lubricates a woman's vagina significantly during sexual arousal. [1] Vaginal dryness is the condition in which this lubrication is insufficient, and a woman might suffer from it. Without sufficient lubrication, sexual intercourse can be painful to or impossible for women. [2]

Types
The main cause for vaginal dryness is the lack of sexual arousal due to negative sexual influences, anti-pleasure norms as well as stress in a relationship or job. This form of arousal disorder is considered an indicator for the lack of sexual intercourse. [2] [FRIGIDITY]

Atrophic vaginitis, also known as vaginal atrophy, [3] is an inflammation of the vagina and affects mainly women in post-menopause. Due to a lack of the reproductive hormone estrogen, the mucosal tissues of the vagina is thinning and shrinking. The decreased genital circulation and the increased pH predispose the vagina to infections. [4]

Besides, there are women with an intact libido but who suffer from the lack of a physical reaction. [2] [5]

Treatment
When a woman is experiencing vaginal dryness, lubricants can be applied. In case of hormonal causes, in post-menopause or due to a disease, estrogen compounds are recommended. [4]

Psychotherapy can help to better understand one's own sexuality and arousal, to question norms and to build up sexual skills. This is how women might find a new access to pleasure and even change their job and relationship in a way that pleasure and arousal becomes possible again. [2] [4]

Another option, suggested by the Malayan gynecologist Chua Chee Ann, is the stimulation of the A-spot [POINTS OF INTEREST] which can really work miracles in case of dryness. [6]