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You expect your body to change after pregnancy or while trying to conceive. You brace yourself for hormone swings, maybe a little bloating, a few mood shifts. But the one thing that catches almost every woman off guard? Vaginal dryness.

It’s awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful. And if you’re in your 30s, TTC, or newly postpartum

Dryness can sneak up at the exact moment you want to feel connected again.

But here’s the thing: it’s totally normal, and it’s 100% fixable.

So What’s Actually Going On?

During your 20s and 30s, your body’s estrogen levels help keep everything balanced and naturally hydrated. But once you start trying to conceive, or after having a baby, those levels can take a dip.

If you’re TTC, stress, sleep changes, or even coming off birth control can mess with your estrogen. And if you’re postpartum or breastfeeding? Estrogen basically takes a vacation. That drop is what leads to that tight, dry feeling even if your desire is still there.

It’s not you. It’s hormones.

Other Things That Make Dryness Worse

• Stress: Your body can’t focus on reproduction when it’s in “survival mode.”
• Dehydration: Coffee, breastfeeding, or skipping water = dryness everywhere.
• Sleep deprivation: Exhaustion affects every system — including lubrication.
• Medications: Fertility meds, antihistamines, and antidepressants can dry you out fast.

Here’s What Actually Helps

Drink (Way More) Water

Sounds simple, but hydration really matters. Aim for half your body weight in ounces per day. You’ll notice a difference in your skin and down there.

 Eat Hormone-Loving Foods

Healthy fats help your body make more estrogen. Think salmon, eggs, avocado, flaxseeds, olive oil, nuts.

Manage the Stress Spiral

TTC and postpartum life can both feel like emotional whiplash. Try deep breathing, walks outside, or anything that helps you come down from the daily rush.

Use a Clean, pH-Balanced Lubricant

Here’s where most women get tripped up, not all lubes are created equal. Many popular ones are full of glycerin, parabens, or synthetic stuff that actually worsens dryness.

That’s why a clean, body-safe option like Lubify makes such a difference. It mimics your natural moisture, supports your pH, and helps you stay comfortable without irritation.

PSA: You’re Not Broken

It’s easy to think something’s wrong with you when intimacy feels off. But this is literally your body’s chemistry doing what it’s designed to do. It’s adjusting.

You don’t need to “push through” or ignore it. Just give your body the support it needs to catch up with you.

Because you deserve to feel good every stage, every season.

Try Lubify, your clean comfort solution for when hormones shift.