Vaginal dryness: Causes, symptoms, and treatment Flo Clitoris & lubrication Women's Therapy Center the blog When @togetherishmom asked Olivia Eisner of Nuvance Health what her patients most often share about sex during perimenopause and menopause, her answer was clear. Vaginal dryness Increasing pain with sex When you get aroused, your vagina self lubricates. this makes the overall experience more fun. But what do you do when your body produces less lubrication?? For this and more Grab your copy. Decreased lubrication during intercourse is a common issue during and after menopause., Why this occurs:, During menopause, our estrogen levels drop, This causes a phenomenon called vaginal Vaginal dryness occurs due to a lack of vaginal lubrication (wetness). It can cause symptoms like dryness, irritated skin, burning, or itching. Tap the link in the comments to read more.