When Davina McCall spoke frankly about her experience with vaginal dryness , women breathed a collective sigh of relief. Finally, the condition, which Davina called "debilitating and painful," was getting airtime, hopefully making it less of a stigma. Watch her speak openly below.
.. It's been two years since Davina spoke about her "dry vagina," and yet, 51% of women are still embarrassed to talk about it, according to research by ethical supplement and nutrition brand, Dr.
Vegan . Their research also showed that 55% of women asked said they experience vaginal dryness, meaning over half of women are walking around feeling uncomfortable. "The persistent discomfort can affect day-to-day activities and make movement uncomfortable, which can lead to a reduction in overall wellbeing and frequent low mood," says Shona Wilkinson , Lead Nutritionist at Dr.
Vegan. "The taboo nature of the topic can also lead to embarrassment and anxiety, which can lead to a reduction in confidence." What causes vaginal dryness? Shona explains that vaginal dryness is primarily caused by hormonal changes, particularly a reduction in oestrogen, which can often occur during menopause, after childbirth, or whilst breastfeeding.
"Essentially, the reduction in oestrogen can lead to a reduction in vaginal moisture, which in turn leads to dryness and discomfort," she explains. READ: What a women's health expert wants you to know about vaginal prolapse "Other common causes include certain medications (especially.