Even the national morning shows are getting in the act; recently the 4th hour of the Today Show dedicated the hour to “ageless beauty” – the charming,chardonnay slingin’ dynamic duo, Kathie Lee and Hoda, and bevy of beauty and wellness experts spent the hour wearing their ages, and in some cases, their weight, literally on their sleeves –all demonstrating that regardless of age, there is plenty of expert advice and no reason women should look or feel anything less than beautiful, healthy, fit and happy.

Hear! Hear! But in our quest for good health and beauty at any age, aren’t we missing something? How about the state and fate of our sexual health — or vaginal health? Where are the sound advice and good examples here? Sex, pleasure, desire… vaginal dryness – it happens – and we’re talking more than menopause here.

The question is why vaginal dryness has to be a conversation killer when there are plenty of explanations and solutions to go around — if only the beauty and wellness experts we trust so much will just dip their toes in the water and talk about it…

17% of women 18 to 50 experience occasional dryness; 39% of women experience it up to three months after giving birth. Women’s bodies go through changes all the time…the environment, antibiotics and other medications, stress, giving birth –these are just a few of the reasons physical pleasure gets derailed by dryness and discomfort during intimacy. Some women’s answer to this issue is silence and they are often not even aware of the external reason that may be causing herto not feel so beautiful internally.

It’s time the mainstream sexual health conversation not just starts but really kicks into high gear. Journalists we respect and follow are discussing and engaging us in women’s issues that get very little attention beyond a closed doctor’s office door. Now this will contribute to our ongoing pursuit of external and internal beauty–and wellness–for all ages.

What do you think about this? What about your sexual health and “internal beauty” is on your mind?

Dr. Laurie Steelsmith

“My patients love Aloe Cadabra- It’s great for hydrating the vagina and vulva and makes sex more pleasurable. I think it is one of the best products on the market.”

Now that’s an exciting endorsement! For more from Dr. Steelsmith, visit NaturalChoicesForWomen.com.

When it comes to lovemaking, wetter is better. Aloe Cadabra’s smooth and silky texture lets you savor your intimacy.

2) Improve condom comfort.

Pre-lubricated condoms may contain silicone, which can leave a sticky mess. A much better idea: use non-lubricated condoms with safe, chemical-free Aloe Cadabra.

3) Set the mood.

Our French Lavender and Tahitian Vanilla scents, made with pure essential oils, add sensual aromatherapy to your lovemaking.

4) Solve dryness issues.

Sometimes due to stress, childbirth, age or other factors, your body produces less of its own lubrication. Aloe Cadabra enhances your moisture, increases your pleasure and decreases any discomfort.

5) Add pleasure to self-pleasuring.

Both men and women rave about the naturally smooth glide.

6) Play with toys.

Experience less friction and more fun with our Aloe and Vitamin E formula; 100% safe to use on silicone, latex and glass.

7) Get creative.

Explore all the interesting areas of your partner’s body that aren’t self-lubricating.

8 ) Soothe soreness.

Let the legendary healing power of Aloe Vera hydrate and repair your skin.

9) Increase oral gratification.

Aloe Cadabra’s natural and subtlely scented formulas are 100% edible (but don’t taste like candy).

10) Enjoy sensual massage.

There’s not a part of your body that won’t appreciate the luscious touch of our all-natural organic Aloe Vera.

And one last tip: Be sure to keep plenty of Aloe Cadabra around.

Make sure you have enough Aloe Cadabra on hand so whenever the mood is right, you’ll be ready. Try a new scent. Try it new ways. And let Aloe Cadabra’s pure, all-natural silkiness help you create unlimited sMagic Moments in your own life.

What do I do For Vaginal dryness? I’m only 21 and i don’t get moist down there… this is so embarrassing… i only have one ovary and tube… because it was removed due to a cyst… what can i do besides use lubricants?

You’re in luck, Shelle! Not only are personal lubricants perfectly acceptable to use (just make sure you’re choosing one that’s healthy for your body!), but there are several other things you can be doing to support your natural ability to lubricate. Our resident expert, Carolyn Braddock, writes about this often, and this post is a practical guide to addressing vaginal dryness, with a link to even more resources!

Among the solutions:

1. Drink plenty of water (not soda) to ensure that the body is well hydrated. Balance the diet. Add some nutritional supplements if needed.
2. Be careful about using harsh chemicals, soaps, douches, and other products containing allergens, dyes and fragrances.
3. Exercise to increase the “chi” or chi energy and breath moving through the body.
4. Stimulate your sexual organs. Lubrication may take a bit longer, but it is still there. Spend time self pleasuring. With a partner, slow down, take your time.
5. Use some personal lubricant that is natural, and will help to restore your own vaginal moisture. Aloe Cadabra is a magical gel that is 95% organic aloe.
6. Affirm you! Certainly sexual activity can be joyous and exciting. Keep the juices flowing.

Sex with Jaiya returns! And we are going to have a whole bunch of fun today talking about sexual lubricants with my guests. There is a misconception that if women aren’t lubricating something must be wrong with them. I want to break the myth and tell you ways that lube can make sex more fun, more pleasurable and even better for your sexual health and wellness. If you’re interested in LUBE and being entertained tune in for a great episode- it will be slippery and WET!

September is Menopause Awareness Month, and today’s show also kicks off a larger campaign by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) to “help women turn this time in their lives into a celebration instead of something they dread”, according to a press release put out by VoiceAmerica, which hosts the “Sex With Jaiya” program.

Women over 50 are having some of the best sex of their lives! There are a lot of physical, emotional and spiritual changes that can occur during menopause and if you know how to take advantage of them you can have peak pleasurable moments as you journey through this period change.

Listen to the review 1:40

Jenn likes Tahitian Vanilla the best!

Jenn has reviewed Aloe Cadabra before, so we asked her to try out our new, longer-lasting formula with Vitamin E…of course, she said yes!

What I like about Aloe Cadabra is that it feels good. A lot of personal lubricants tend to be sticky, gooey, and gloppy. Dan and I don’t use lubricants very often, except for anal play or occasionally for masturbation, so while we’re not reaching for lubricant every day, we use it enough to have experienced the general stickiness of a lot of lubes. Aloe Cadabra doesn’t have that stickiness. It has the consistency of hand sanitizer, though it is much creamier. Just a small amount, about a dime-sized worth glop, is enough, though of course for certain activities it never hurts to use a bit more.

Read the full review and get a free shipping code HERE.

I really enjoyed this lube. I really love anything with aloe, and the light scent of vanilla was very pleasant. The packaging was very nice. It was very easy to apply whether using it alone or with a toy. I did not need to reapply as it was very effective in getting the oven hot enough to not need to reapply. I would definitely use this lube again and again. I do prefer a lubricant that allows me to enjoy what the purpose of lube is for, and this product did that for me. Very enjoyable.

• bobbles13 resonates with the organic, glycerin-free aspect!
• Xphantom00 loves the descriptive packaging and zero scent!
• Jack was attracted to the discrete package, good duration, and health benefits!
• Leia commented on the convenient bottle size, and was impressed by the lubricity when used with a sex toy!