{"id":41618,"date":"2023-11-14T07:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T07:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?post_type=sexualhealth&p=41618"},"modified":"2026-05-25T06:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:11:56","slug":"what-age-does-a-woman-stop-getting-wet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hormone-health\/what-age-does-a-woman-stop-getting-wet\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Vagina Changes with Age and Its Impact on Lubrication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just like the rest of your body, your vagina and sexual organs go through changes as you grow older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a woman, these changes can affect the amount of fluid you release \u201cdown there\u201d during sexual activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGetting wet\u201d is a colloquial term for the production of arousal fluid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arousal fluid is the clear and slippery fluid released from a woman\u2019s vagina when she is sexually aroused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fluid is normally released to lubricate the area, which prevents friction during sex and makes the act more pleasurable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a woman can be sexually aroused and not produce arousal fluid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not getting wet enough during sex can lead to friction, pain, and discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can severely affect a woman\u2019s sex life, causing issues such as decreased sex drive<\/a> or even complete avoidance of sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more about why women may experience difficulties getting wet during sex, at what age this starts to happen, changes that can occur in the vagina as you grow older, and possible remedies to increase lubrication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What age does a woman stop getting wet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Women of all ages deal with this problem of not getting wet even when they are sexually aroused. However, it is more common in menopausal or post-menopausal women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/a> shows that more than half of post-menopausal women aged 51 to 60 years experience vaginal dryness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before menopause, about 17% of women between 18 to 50 years experience problems with vaginal lubrication during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can women still get wet after menopause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Not all women experience changes in vaginal lubrication after they hit menopause. Some women continue to have a normal release of arousal fluid during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the menopause period, there is a decline in the production of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen normally helps to keep the tissues of the vagina supple and lubricated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With falling levels of estrogen, the skin and supporting tissues of the vagina become thinner and less elastic, and the vagina can become dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why some women experience vaginal dryness around or after the onset of menopause. However, there are remedies for this, and they can still have normal and active sex lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to increase lubrication after menopause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve hit menopause and you notice that you are having difficulty with getting wet during sex, there are several options available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to your partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Communication is the first and most important step when it comes to having better sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak with your partner about the discomfort you experience when you have sex. Not getting wet may be due to you not being fully aroused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to know your erogenous zones<\/a> and effectively communicate with your partner about how they can better meet your needs during foreplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use vaginal lubricants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are available over the counter and are to be applied at the time of sexual intercourse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lube helps to reduce discomfort or friction during sex. It should be applied directly to your vagina, the penis, or on sex toys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water-soluble lube is best when using barrier contraceptives because oil-based ones can break down condoms or diaphragms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for lube specifically designed for the vagina, as these are less likely to cause irritation and more likely to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use vaginal moisturizers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike lubricants which are applied right before sex and have a temporary effect, vaginal moisturizers are to be applied every few days, and they have a longer-lasting effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They help the vaginal tissues produce and retain more moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should avoid using moisturizers meant for other parts of the body on the vagina, as these can cause irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hormonal therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since vaginal dryness after menopause is mainly linked to falling estrogen levels, there are treatment options that aim to supplement this deficit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are prescription medications, and they are usually reserved for when the above methods don\u2019t work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal estrogen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This can come as tablets, pessaries, creams, gels, or rings that are inserted into the vagina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They increase the vagina tissue’s thickness and elasticity, restore healthy acidity, and relieve vaginal dryness by increasing natural secretions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of vaginal dryness<\/a> may improve in weeks. However, it may take up to three months for these to fully work. So, don\u2019t expect instant results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osphena (Ospemifene)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ospemifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is an oral drug that mimics the action of estrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider before starting this drug as it may cause serious side effects like difficulty breathing, vaginal bleeding, and an increased risk of forming blood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notify your doctor if you start using the above drugs and experience any side effects. Do not use these drugs if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n