Vaginal dryness occurs when levels of the hormone estrogen drop, reducing vaginal lubrication and flexibility. There are many reasons for this drop in estrogen that results in vaginal dryness, including chronic stress, medical conditions (including depression), medications (including chemotherapy), breastfeeding, cigarette smoking, and menopause. Treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be dangerous, with side effects that impact heart health. Water-based lubricants can be messy and expose you to synthetic chemicals that aren’t absorbed by the sensitive mucous membranes of the vagina. Homemade natural remedies like CBD oil topicals can heal vaginal tissue, restoring some of its lubrication and suppleness.
When CBD oil is applied directly to vaginal tissue, its phytocannabinoids activate the high number of cannabinoid receptors there. This stimulates blood flow and lubrication, while reducing unpleasant inflammation and dryness. Comically referred to in the media as the “weed tampon,” CBD oil suppositories are one of the best ways to continuously coat the vagina with CBD oil while you sleep, increasing the likelihood that its effects will last for days.
TO MAKE MOISTURIZING CBD VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES, GATHER:
Combine ingredients together. Using a dropper, transfer mixture to suppository molds. Let harden overnight in the freezer before using.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
Store in foil and place in the freezer for up to six months. Insert the suppository with your finger or a plastic applicator as far up the vagina as is comfortable. Use 1–3 times a week as needed (preferably at bedtime to prevent leakage).