‘ion 7 wesaleYY named ‘An mance Offers NewInsights To Improve Intimacy (NAPS)—Intimacy has more than its share of enemies, according to a recent survey on sex and relationships. The survey, sponsored by the Vagisil Women’s Health Center™ (VWHC), an online health information site at www.vagisil.com, found that fatigue, stress and anger are only some of the fac- tors that can inhibit intimate relationships. Work demands, children and a lack of time also come into play. The survey found that physical discomfort was another important factor. Physical discomfort was cited by 71 percent of those polled Work demands,children and a lack of time may cause stress and interfere with the quality of relationships. as having aneffect on the couple’s sexualrelationship. relationship therapist and co- tant factor during the peri- to post-menopausal years, after ever, with regular use of a product such as Vagisil Intimate Moistur- Vaginal dryness was an impor- childbirth and during breastfeed- ing dueto lowerlevels of estrogen. It can also be the result of hysterectomy and chemotherapy. “It is thought to be the most prevalent among older women,” says Adelaide Nardone, M.D., a gynecologist and medical advisor to the Web site. “But women of any age can experience vaginal dryness. Vagisil Intimate Moisturizer was developed in responseto this need. The moisturizer is enriched with vitamin E andaloe. It is a light, clear, greaseless, pH-bal- anced lotion designedto feel like a woman’s own natural moisture. “Many women avoid sex due to vaginal dryness because it takes too much time to get aroused and lubricated,” said Pat Love, Ed. D., author of Hot Monogamy. “How- izer, they can improve vaginal moisture, decrease painful intercourse and increase their willingness to havesex.” Of the 1,020 male and female adults polled, approximately 83 percent reported that they find sex very or somewhat important in a relationship, with the per- centages about equal among the different age groups. The VWHCsite at www.vagisil. com features health news that is updated weekly, a special “Life after 40” section, a free, downloadable, interactive family med- ical tree to help assess one’s genetic health risks, an “Ask the Experts” e-mail section and research on ovarian andcervical cancer. It also provides information in Spanish.
