Struggling with a low libido , or is your vagina simply not playing ball? From PMS to the menopause, there are various reasons why you might be feeling dry in the vagina department. While vaginas are self-cleaning and self-pH-regulating, there is one area that sometimes needs extra attention: lubrication. With one squeeze lube can revamp your sex life and benefit your health, but it is still considered taboo and many women are too shy to invest in a bottle.

Ah, lube. This slippery tool is a major game changer—and for some an essential. What was once considered an embarrassing sex add-on on is, these days, routine, says Alyssa Dweck , MD, a gynecologist in New York. But you might want to take a beat before you reach for a slippery household substance to take its place.

When a woman is sexually aroused, the vagina normally self-lubricates. This makes the overall experience a lot more fun. Intercourse without lubricant can be painful and damage the vaginal lining.