Vaginal dryness is a common problem that many women feel too embarrassed to seek help over.
Indeed, a recent One Poll survey revealed four out of ten females suffer from the complaint.
It can lead to discomfort during sex, difficulty reaching orgasm and cause a reduced sex drive.
Additionally, dryness can cause a need to urinate more frequently and repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Following the finding, a leading gynecologist has spoken to Refinery29 to outline six key causes of why women experience a lack of vaginal lubrication and what they can do about it.