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HEALTHY PROMOTION

Regain

your

sex life

You don’t have to

put up with painful
sex. Using YES

organic lubricant
could make all
the difference

W e might not talk about it LOVE YOUR LUBRICANT
There’s no shame in using a lubricant
in public. But painful sex
to improve your comfort – it can
is a common problem.
A 2017 study in the British Journal enhance pleasure for both partners.
Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology found However, it is a good idea to choose
that nearly one in 10 British women your lubricant carefully, and consider
experience it – and the real number its impact on vaginal health. Some of-
is likely to be far higher, as many the-shelf formulas contain ingredients
women don't report sexual issues like glycerine, petrochemicals and
due to embarrassment. In particular, parfum, which irritate sensitive tissue.
painful sex seems more common for Also check the pH – a healthy vagina
women aged 55-64, and 16-24. is acidic, with a pH of around 4, to help
prevent infections such as thrush.
THE POSSIBLE CAUSES
Sometimes the reason behind pain WHY YES?
during sex is psychological – for YES certiied-organic water-based
example, due to relationship issues. Here lubricant is a silky gel made from
consulting a psychosexual therapist may plant-based gums, to mimic your natural ‘YES SAVED MY
help. Another common cause is vaginal lubrication. Here’s why to choose it: RELATIONSHIP’
dryness. This is often down to hormonal l It matches your vaginal pH
changes – for example, as a result of l It’s condom-compatible Don’t just take our word YES works. One
taking the contraceptive pill, breast- l It has no smell, taste or stickiness user says: ‘YES was recommended to me
feeding or post-menopause. In younger l It’s hypoallergenic – no side-efects by a gynaecologist after I suffered from
women, anxiety around sex can also l It’s gynaecologist recommended painful sex and repeated infections. This
mean less lubrication, while certain For longer-lasting help, there’s YES OB product has been a real life-changer, and
medications, including antidepressants, plant oil-based lubricant. So why not has saved my relationship with my partner.’
can trigger vaginal dryness. give YES a try, and reboot your sex life.

YES lubricants are available in Holland & Barret stores and online at hollandandbarrett.com