No Cervix. Sex, and Vaginal Discharge

Calling all sans-cervix sisters who are cleared for sex!

I am getting very concerned about my ability to be properly lubricated for sex.

I used to have some clear vaginal discharge pretty much every day when I wasn't bleeding. It all seems pretty dry down there now, and I'm probably just being a worry-wart, but would love some reassurance/advice.

I am thinking of reading a naughty book and seeing how my body reacts - DSO isn't really great with the foreplay, so I am thinking we will have to work on that.

Any recommendations for a sexy book that isn't too raunchy? I'm not into video stuff.

Esme

Esme,

You should cross-post this in either the hormone jungle/natural section since you have had a BSO. I didn't notice if you were taking HRT or not.

Vaginal dryness is very common. I experienced this during a chemically-induced menopause in 1996 before my Myomectomy.

I wish I could help you with the book, but I have been thinking about watching a video to see what my body does....I have kept my ovaries though....I just want to test the "chassis" before my husband gets to it later on.....

Keep in mind that I am just 6 days post op still and feeling pretty lousy, but my mind is still in fast-forward gear!!! Hehehehehe.....

Good luck!

Jackie

I don't know of any books, but since I am older I have had some of that problem before surgery.
For me it helped to get some non-vaseline lubrication over the counter at the drug store-your doc or nurse can recommend what is good. Like k-y jelly or something.

My ob/gyn said before surgery that my vaginal walls were very good and not showing any sign of menopause though, so maybe there has to be more lubrication than that.
I would suggest not trying to go it without any-it needs to be well lubricated to protect the vaginal walls.

There is a book that isn't too raunchy called "The Joy of Sex" there might be a second volume that has come out recently.

Your doc might have some good written information also.

I wondered this myself before surgery. I posted a question here about where lubrication comes from. What I found out from reading online, and personal experience(no cervix, been cleared for sex for almost 2 months now) was that the lubrication comes from the vaginal walls. Having, or not having a cervix does NOT affect that. HOWEVER... I was left with an ovary which did not seem to go into shock, and my understanding is that lack of lubrication would result from not having ovaries. I was so worried about being able to lubricate that I.. ummm.. self-explored externally a few times before the 8 week mark. It got better as I got less worried.
So, I guess what I am saying is that if you do experience dryness, it would most likely be from no ovaries, not from loss of cervix.
On a good note, though.. I've not had any form of discharge since surgery. I assume thats because I have no cervix. i could be wrong though.

I worried about this before my Hyster. We were able "to" a couple days ago.

Happily to my surprise I was A-OK.

It was better then I think it's ever been. I now know what I have been missing!!! I was prepared with lubrication on the night table....but didn't need it.

iam one year post TAH


I USE VAGISIL INTIMATE LUBE CLEAR LOTION it is the best.
not gooie like KY trust me it is the best. and you can use is in other places!

Just back from my 6 1/2 week final checkup and doc wrote me a scrip for Vagifem...as she said I was "dry." These get inserted into vagina twice a week...

My good friend at work who had TAH/BSO said she uses Vagifem and that it is excellent.

Jackie

Esme:

One word - Astroglide! This stuff is incredible! I haven't been cleared yet, but DH and I have used Astroglide for years - it never disappoints

Good luck!!

I think I'd better go find that book - LOL. You gals have got me curious! I had a "spontaneous" O at 12 days, and it hurt, so I'm a little

Esme