As much as I love being a mom (my 2 little girls are my WORLD), it doesn't come without its trials and tribulations. For one, months and months after I was done breastfeeding and starting to get into the flow of motherhood, I was surprised by the persistent vaginal dryness. Turns out, estrogen levels can be low when breastfeeding, which can contribute to vaginal dryness. However, once I was done breastfeeding – I knew I wanted to address this once and for all.
Now that I've found a product that’s helping me inch closer to healing and intimacy I want to scream it from the rooftops.
SPOILER ALERT it’s a non-hormonal dream called Kindra.
The Soothing, Silky Cream That’s Helping My Vaginal Dryness
The term “vaginal lotion” confused me; I’d never heard of anything like this and wasn’t sure I should be putting any sort of lotion in my nethers. But it got amazing reviews, and I really liked its ingredients: coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, safflower seed oil, and other ultra-moisturizing vitamins.
Amazingly, it does not contain estrogen—or parabens for that matter. It’s OB/GYN approved, cruelty-free, and made for women, by women. All fantastic things.
I gave it a try. It’s extremely lightweight and goes on silky-smooth. It’s scentless, which is key for such a sensitive area, and the only sensation I have felt after applying is a softness. It doesn’t leave a greasy feeling behind on my fingers.
I've learned that with daily use of this lotion, applied around or up to 1 inch into the vagina, can reduce skin sensitivity and reactivity. Of course, using this product is the care you provide your vulva in the day-to-day; in intimate encounters, you’ll want to set yourself up for success. That looks like a safe environment, a lube you like, and a caring partner who is committed to consent and open to patient, affectionate trial and error. I know that can feel like a fantasy at times. I believe in you.
I’m In It for the Long-Haul
Because the vaginal lotion has been such a nice experience for me I also decided to give Kindra’s bath soak a try. It has a gentle floral scent, which is so relaxing, but it’s also deeply hydrating and pH-balanced so you know it will help and not harm the gentlest skin on your body. It’s another opportunity to spend time caring for myself and my body, creating a calming narrative around the healing from my birth. The vaginal lotion + bath soak = my perfect stress-reducing self-care routine.
As for you?
Perhaps your blood flow is back in action and keeping your intimate tissues nice and plump, or perhaps it’s another avenue of womanhood that has you seeking some healing and comfort for your vulva and your intimate life. Based on my experience, I recommend you give Kindra a try.
