Vitamin E suppositories

So do I take from these answers that coconut oil is better than vit E ???

I have been using coconut oil both externally and internally for more than a year now. I love it, it is so soothing. My hubby and I also use it as a lubricant, although as I have got dryer I have found I need something thicker that sticks around for linger - coconut oil seems to dissipate and you need to keep reapplying - Yes oil based lube does the trick: lots of it! True, coconut oil is messy and seems to leave an oily patch on clothes that is hard to wash out, so you will need to wear a panty pad. I apply it after every time I go to the loo: clean fingers (washed using femfresh) when at home; using a pad of organic cotton wool when out and about (externally only). I use the raw cold pressed organic coconut oil which is solid, so you dig a blob out on you finger and push it up - it soon starts to melt at body temp. In a hot summer it will be liquid in the jar, in a cold winter it will be hard to dig out with a finger. I also use the Calson Key E pessaries which I put in before I go to bed at night - these are made of coconut oil, palm oil and a little Vit E (not as much as an oral capsule). I also sometimes get vit e out of an oral capsule and insert that - it doesn't irritate, but I can't comment on long term effects. I know there is some research warning against long term use of high levels of vit e. I thought it may be a better idea to apply oils that are naturally high in vit e. Sweet Almond oil is nice (in Yes oil based). Wheatgerm oil has the highest content of vit e, but that stung me (I am very sensitive to products down there). Argan is also nice. I am going to try tamanu and pumpkin seed oils next. However, the Yes oil based lube contains oils high in vit e and also vit e itself - so I often apply that along with the coconut oil after going to the loo.

You can get key e from Amazon, but it is very expensive. You can get them much cheaper direct from the US (even with the postage charge and import charge).

 

I plan on applying whatever i use at bed time,in the day just a miniscule amount on vulva oconut oil,hopeing no mess then as pads would irritate. Even a coating lightly applied of vaseline helps.

Also, don't give up sex. The medical advice is to continue because it increases blood flow to the area and thus the health of the epithelial cells and it increases your natural lubrication. It is a case of use it or loose it. Stopping sex means the condition of the cells deteriorates more and you become dryer, so when you do attempt sex it hurts more - it is a vicious circle! If you have stopped you can build up again gradually - you can do other things without actual penetration. I had vulvodynia for 1.5 years and had to give up intercourse, but built it up again (with increasing dryness due to pre menopause) - you can gradually increase the stretch using your own fingers (and lots of lube), then tip of penis, then gradually increasing depth and duration of penetration. Or you can use vaginal dilators (e.g. Amielle). You have to alter your sexual behaviour - hubby and I now have lots more foreplay and sorter duration of penetration (so I don't get sore). Also, some positions are more comfortable than others - you have to experiment. And loads of lube! Water based lube stings me, but as Chris said you can get a double glide effect by using water based Yes on top of oil based on both of you (oil and water don't mix). I like pure silicone lube - it is very slippery - I use that on top of oil based. Again, you need to find what works for you. Good luck!

I got a pack of 24 key e for £5.62 , way cheaper than the £10 for 12 from Amazon.