What Causes Vaginal Dryness? Here's 17 Reasons Why You Can't Get Wet

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impacts around 17% of people assigned female at birth between age 18 to 50, according to . And after menopause, that number jumps to more than 50%.Despite this, we tend to take vaginal lubrication for granted when everything goes smoothly—but when you can't get wet, even when you're aroused, it's all you think about.

As it turns out, an inability to get wet doesn't necessarily mean you're not turned on (just as doesn't necessarily mean a lack of arousal).

But what causes a lack of wetness? There can be a number of reasons for vaginal dryness—both psychological and physiological, according to the experts.

So next time you think, “Why am I dry down there all of a sudden?” look to some of these common vaginal dryness symptoms and causes.