Vulval dryness need suggestions for vulval lubricants NOT oestrogen cream

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Hi, as title really. I already use oestrogen cream intra vaginally and vulvally but can’t use it often enough to combat the dryness as I am very sensitive to the ingredients. I’m after a good product which will help lubricate my vulva but it needs to be super gentle on my poor long suffering fanny!
I am also on HRT
TIA

Just a quick reminder to look up lichen sclerosis as this can cause all kinds or issues with vulval tissue and when anyone mentions itchy tight skin that doesn't respond to oestrogen cream it's definitely worth checking out.

I do yes. I was going through that more than necessary when I discovered that coconut oil would help, and then I dialled back on the oestrogen cream. But there is a happy medium, I would notice if I went too long without either.

I'd say this has been my worst issue throughout peri and am happy to have found a solution.

Are you experiencing similar?

Yes and it's definitely my worst issue too. I'm considering going on systematic HRT if it will help. I'm only four weeks into using Estriol cream and while I can see a lot of improvement, I can't feel it yet. Sometimes the burning will go away for a couple of days and I just feel itchy, then I'll wake up and it's back and I can see some redness again. I feel like I'm in a vicious cycle of the Estriol working but the base stinging if I don't protect myself with Hydromol. I guess I need to give it more time. I'm not sure pessaries will help as I have a lot of external symptoms. (Lichen sclerosis ruled out already.)

Anyway, I've just picked up some coconut oil so I'll try that with some trepidation!

I've used coconut oil with a couple of drops of chamomile mixed into it for more than 20 years. Does the job beautifully.

Thank you.

I didn't have huge external symptoms, mainly a stinging at the urethra and it does help with that. But I also sometimes use a vaginal moisturiser such as Boots or Yes on the vulva if things were inflamed. Also found e45 cream quite helpful