as in dryness
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dryness
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Over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers, including products with hyaluronic acid, and water- or silicone-based lubricants, are other options—however, these items won’t address the root of dryness, which is declining estrogen.—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can also affect vaginal health, causing dryness, which leads to painful intimacy or lack of sensation with intimacy.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Waterlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlessness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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