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DAY 2:
Welcome to Day 2 of the Feel Good 5: Self Love Challenge.
Yesterday we talked about confidence, pH, feeling fresh, and how being in your head can absolutely affect intimacy.
Today we’re talking about something that so many women quietly wonder about but don’t always ask out loud.
Lube.
Or lack of it.
Because let’s be honest… when your body is not producing💦, it can mess with your confidence fast.
You might start thinking:
“Am I not turned on?”
“Is something wrong with me?”
“Is this because of my age?”
“Does this mean I’m not attracted to my partner?”
“Why does it feel uncomfortable when it didn’t used to?”
And the big one:
“Why is my brain into it, but my body is not cooperating?”
Lubrication is not a measurement of desire. Read that again.
- You can want intimacy and still feel dry down there.
- You can love your partner and still need lube.
- You can be mentally interested and still need more foreplay.
- You can be aroused and still not produce enough natural lubrication.
➡️ Your body is not a vending machine. You can’t insert a flirty thought and magically get instant lubrication.
There are a lot of things happening behind the scenes.
When your body moves into the arousal phase, blood flow increases to the genitals. The V walls begin to swell, the tissues become more sensitive, and the body may begin producing more natural lubrication.
But that process can be affected by so many things.
And this is where a lot of women blame themselves when they absolutely should not.
Let’s talk about some of the reasons lubrication can change.
Age and hormones
As we age, estrogen levels shift. This can happen during perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, breastfeeding, or even during certain points of your monthly cycle.
Lower estrogen can make Vageen tissue feel thinner, more sensitive, less elastic, and less naturally lubricated.
This is why some women notice that intimacy starts to feel different in their 30s, 40s, 50s, or after babies.
Stress
Stress is a huge one.
Anyone else stressed lately? 😂
When your body is stressed, it is focused on survival, not pleasure.
If your nervous system is in “fight, flight, freeze, or fix everyone else’s problems” mode, your body may have a harder time relaxing into arousal.
So if you’ve ever thought:
“I want to want it, but my body is just not there…”
That makes sense.
Your brain may be trying, but your nervous system may still be holding a clipboard with 47 unfinished tasks on it.
Laundry.
Kids.
Work.
The random thing you said in 2019 that still haunts you.
Bills.
Dinner.
Texts you forgot to answer.
Your body needs a moment to shift gears. Sometimes taking a moment to turn your brain off, can help the body turn on.
Medications
This is a big one that does not get talked about enough.
Certain medications can affect lubrication, desire, orgasm, or sensitivity.
This may include things like:
- Antidepressants
- Anti-anxiety medications
- Antihistamines
- Allergy medicine
- Some blood pressure medications
- Hormonal birth control
- Certain cold medications
- Some medications used during or after cancer treatment
Anti-histamines are especially interesting because they are designed to dry things up.
Runny nose? Dry it up.
Watery eyes? Dry it up.
… Vageen? Dry it up.
So if you took allergy medicine and suddenly things feel a little less naturally moisturized, you are not imagining it.
And antidepressants can be another big one. For some women, they can affect desire, orgasm, natural lubrication, or how easily the body responds.
That does not mean you should stop taking anything. Please do not do that without talking to your doctor. But it does mean you deserve to understand that it may not be “just you.”
Arousal and warm-up
Now let’s talk about the part that gets skipped the most. A lot of women need more foreplay than they are getting.
And I don’t mean 90 seconds of “you good?”
I mean actual warm-up.
Mental warm-up.
Emotional warm-up.
Physical warm-up.
Sensory warm-up.
The body needs time to move from “regular life” into the arousal phase.
If that process is rushed, skipped, or interrupted, intimacy can feel dry, tight, uncomfortable, or even painful. And we’re going to talk more about that tomorrow.
So what do we need to know today?
Being mentally turned on does not always mean your body will instantly produce lubrication.
But giving yourself time to truly get aroused can help your body respond.
It gives your brain, nervous system, blood flow, and tissues a chance to catch up with the moment instead of being rushed into it.
And fun lubricant fact: wet does not always mean ready.
This surprises a lot of people.
Just because there is natural lubrication does not always mean the body is fully ready for penetration, and just because there is dryness does not mean there is no desire.
Arousal is more than moisture.
It includes blood flow, tissue swelling, sensitivity, relaxation, mental connection, and comfort. That is why foreplay and slowing down matters so much.
So where does lube come in?
Lubricant is not a backup plan.
Lubricant is not embarrassing.
Lubricant is not only for menopause.
Lubricant is not only for “problems.”
It can make intimacy more comfortable, reduce friction, protect delicate tissue, make toys feel better, and help your body enjoy touch without irritation.
Think of it like conditioner for your hair.
Could you brush your hair dry and tangled?
Sure.
Would it feel better with the right product?
Absolutely.
Same concept.
And there are different types of lubricant for different needs.
Water-based lubricant is usually the easiest everyday option. It works well with most toys, is easy to clean up, and is a great place to start if you are newer to using lube.
Silicone lubricant usually lasts longer and feels silkier. It can be amazing when you want something that does not dry up as quickly. Just remember, silicone lube and silicone toys are not always best friends, so check your toy material before pairing them together.
Hybrid lubricant is a mix of water-based and silicone lubricant, so it gives you a little bit of both worlds. It usually feels silkier and lasts longer than a traditional water-based lube, but it cleans up like a water based. .
Grabbing the right lubricant is about finding what works best for you body, but also, you may have different lubes for different situations.
If you need any of the stuff I reference during the Feel Good 5, there will be deals at the end for anyone that needs them. Water-based and silicone lubricants will definitely be on that list.
Today’s challenge:
Think about your current relationship with lubrication.
Not just whether you use it or not, but how you feel about it.
Do you feel weird reaching for it?
Do you wait until something feels uncomfortable?
Do you see it as a helpful tool? Or is your bottle 10 years old?
Do you have one you actually like?
Do you have more than one type at the ready?
If you already have lubricant, check what kind it is.
Water-based?
Silicone-based?
Hybrid?
If you don't have one, put it on your list, because it's a self love must.
Not “push through it.”
Not “ignore it.”
Not “maybe it will get better.”
And I’m curious, if you’re comfortable answering…
What has been your biggest thought around lubricant?
A) I use it and love it
B) I thought needing it meant something was wrong
C) I have one, but I don’t really know if it’s the right kind
D) I probably need one but never know what to pick
E) I didn’t realize medications/stress/age could affect dryness
Welcome to Day 2 of the Feel Good 5: Self Love Challenge.
Yesterday we talked about confidence, pH, feeling fresh, and how being in your head can absolutely affect intimacy.
Today we’re talking about something that so many women quietly wonder about but don’t always ask out loud.
Lube.
Or lack of it.
Because let’s be honest… when your body is not producing💦, it can mess with your confidence fast.
You might start thinking:
“Am I not turned on?”
“Is something wrong with me?”
“Is this because of my age?”
“Does this mean I’m not attracted to my partner?”
“Why does it feel uncomfortable when it didn’t used to?”
And the big one:
“Why is my brain into it, but my body is not cooperating?”
Lubrication is not a measurement of desire. Read that again.
- You can want intimacy and still feel dry down there.
- You can love your partner and still need lube.
- You can be mentally interested and still need more foreplay.
- You can be aroused and still not produce enough natural lubrication.
➡️ Your body is not a vending machine. You can’t insert a flirty thought and magically get instant lubrication.
There are a lot of things happening behind the scenes.
When your body moves into the arousal phase, blood flow increases to the genitals. The V walls begin to swell, the tissues become more sensitive, and the body may begin producing more natural lubrication.
But that process can be affected by so many things.
And this is where a lot of women blame themselves when they absolutely should not.
Let’s talk about some of the reasons lubrication can change.
Age and hormones
As we age, estrogen levels shift. This can happen during perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, breastfeeding, or even during certain points of your monthly cycle.
Lower estrogen can make Vageen tissue feel thinner, more sensitive, less elastic, and less naturally lubricated.
This is why some women notice that intimacy starts to feel different in their 30s, 40s, 50s, or after babies.
Stress
Stress is a huge one.
Anyone else stressed lately? 😂
When your body is stressed, it is focused on survival, not pleasure.
If your nervous system is in “fight, flight, freeze, or fix everyone else’s problems” mode, your body may have a harder time relaxing into arousal.
So if you’ve ever thought:
“I want to want it, but my body is just not there…”
That makes sense.
Your brain may be trying, but your nervous system may still be holding a clipboard with 47 unfinished tasks on it.
Laundry.
Kids.
Work.
The random thing you said in 2019 that still haunts you.
Bills.
Dinner.
Texts you forgot to answer.
Your body needs a moment to shift gears. Sometimes taking a moment to turn your brain off, can help the body turn on.
Medications
This is a big one that does not get talked about enough.
Certain medications can affect lubrication, desire, orgasm, or sensitivity.
This may include things like:
- Antidepressants
- Anti-anxiety medications
- Antihistamines
- Allergy medicine
- Some blood pressure medications
- Hormonal birth control
- Certain cold medications
- Some medications used during or after cancer treatment
Anti-histamines are especially interesting because they are designed to dry things up.
Runny nose? Dry it up.
Watery eyes? Dry it up.
… Vageen? Dry it up.
So if you took allergy medicine and suddenly things feel a little less naturally moisturized, you are not imagining it.
And antidepressants can be another big one. For some women, they can affect desire, orgasm, natural lubrication, or how easily the body responds.
That does not mean you should stop taking anything. Please do not do that without talking to your doctor. But it does mean you deserve to understand that it may not be “just you.”
Arousal and warm-up
Now let’s talk about the part that gets skipped the most. A lot of women need more foreplay than they are getting.
And I don’t mean 90 seconds of “you good?”
I mean actual warm-up.
Mental warm-up.
Emotional warm-up.
Physical warm-up.
Sensory warm-up.
The body needs time to move from “regular life” into the arousal phase.
If that process is rushed, skipped, or interrupted, intimacy can feel dry, tight, uncomfortable, or even painful. And we’re going to talk more about that tomorrow.
So what do we need to know today?
Being mentally turned on does not always mean your body will instantly produce lubrication.
But giving yourself time to truly get aroused can help your body respond.
It gives your brain, nervous system, blood flow, and tissues a chance to catch up with the moment instead of being rushed into it.
And fun lubricant fact: wet does not always mean ready.
This surprises a lot of people.
Just because there is natural lubrication does not always mean the body is fully ready for penetration, and just because there is dryness does not mean there is no desire.
Arousal is more than moisture.
It includes blood flow, tissue swelling, sensitivity, relaxation, mental connection, and comfort. That is why foreplay and slowing down matters so much.
So where does lube come in?
Lubricant is not a backup plan.
Lubricant is not embarrassing.
Lubricant is not only for menopause.
Lubricant is not only for “problems.”
It can make intimacy more comfortable, reduce friction, protect delicate tissue, make toys feel better, and help your body enjoy touch without irritation.
Think of it like conditioner for your hair.
Could you brush your hair dry and tangled?
Sure.
Would it feel better with the right product?
Absolutely.
Same concept.
And there are different types of lubricant for different needs.
Water-based lubricant is usually the easiest everyday option. It works well with most toys, is easy to clean up, and is a great place to start if you are newer to using lube.
Silicone lubricant usually lasts longer and feels silkier. It can be amazing when you want something that does not dry up as quickly. Just remember, silicone lube and silicone toys are not always best friends, so check your toy material before pairing them together.
Hybrid lubricant is a mix of water-based and silicone lubricant, so it gives you a little bit of both worlds. It usually feels silkier and lasts longer than a traditional water-based lube, but it cleans up like a water based. .
Grabbing the right lubricant is about finding what works best for you body, but also, you may have different lubes for different situations.
If you need any of the stuff I reference during the Feel Good 5, there will be deals at the end for anyone that needs them. Water-based and silicone lubricants will definitely be on that list.
Today’s challenge:
Think about your current relationship with lubrication.
Not just whether you use it or not, but how you feel about it.
Do you feel weird reaching for it?
Do you wait until something feels uncomfortable?
Do you see it as a helpful tool? Or is your bottle 10 years old?
Do you have one you actually like?
Do you have more than one type at the ready?
If you already have lubricant, check what kind it is.
Water-based?
Silicone-based?
Hybrid?
If you don't have one, put it on your list, because it's a self love must.
Not “push through it.”
Not “ignore it.”
Not “maybe it will get better.”
And I’m curious, if you’re comfortable answering…
What has been your biggest thought around lubricant?
A) I use it and love it
B) I thought needing it meant something was wrong
C) I have one, but I don’t really know if it’s the right kind
D) I probably need one but never know what to pick
E) I didn’t realize medications/stress/age could affect dryness