Has your vagina ever just felt… off? Try vaginal skincare (yes, it’s a thing.)
As a person with a vulva, when something isn’t right, it’s pretty noticeable right away. For me, though, I noticed it was different this time. It wasn’t a raging infection, and I hadn’t switched up my lube (still using my trusty Free Love lube to prevent UTIs as someone chronically prone to UTIs) and I hadn’t added any new partner(s) into my roster. So… what gives?
Plus, even with all the fun of foreplay and all the slippery stuff, intimacy and even moving through the everyday of life just felt uncomfortable. Like my vagina was experiencing a dull ache. A little uncomfy edge. So I went to the OB/GYN, of course.
After she ruled everything, she ruled out anything urgent. Then, she said, “You might be experiencing a vague, but persistent dryness.” It turns out, I was. Her script? She said I should try an over-the-counter option for a suppository to promote vaginal and vulva moisture.
I quickly learned that, yes, vaginal skincare is a thing — and not just in using cleansing wipes or pH-balanced washes. But a hyaluronic acid suppository meant just for the vagina.
Just like we hydrate and nourish our facial skin, our vaginas can benefit from the same kind of TLC, especially when we’re dealing with changes from stress, hormonal shifts, birth control, or perimenopause. So I took to the internet and started Googling. It stands to reason that the older we get, the more we put into our skincare regimens — and often, the causes for our face aging is the same as for our most sensitive areas — so we should treat both with care.
That’s how I found Miracle Melts — by my already beloved sexual wellness brand Playground — a next-gen vaginal skincare product that turned out to be the non-hormonal treatment for vaginal dryness I didn’t know I needed.
These little inserts — technically called vaginal suppositories — are packed with medical-grade hyaluronic acid, which you probably recognize from your favorite face serum. But this version is made to hydrate internally, absorbing right into the vaginal tissue to restore moisture, improve elasticity, and soothe irritation. No hormones. No fragrance. No filler BS.
Through my research, I quickly found that I wasn’t alone. Did you know that over 30 million women in the U.S. alone experience vaginal dryness, and not just from menopause? Postpartum, cancer treatment, certain meds (hello SSRIs), and plain old stress can all lead to vaginal atrophy — which can cause everything from painful sex to itching, burning, urinary issues, and a general sense that something’s not quite right.
And with more research, I found that other gynecologists agree that vaginal skincare is really a thing! And it can be so, so helpful.
“You don’t clean, hydrate and moisturize your face with the same bar of soap that you use on your feet or on your arms, right?” Dr. Sherry Ross, a gynecologist, said in a recent New Beauty article, “It’s sort of that same philosophy, it’s just giving the same sort of hygienic attention and love to the area that’s equally as sensitive.”
Others agree, too. According to New York gynecologist Dr. Monica Grover, “Although the vagina is a self-cleansing organ, it is important to tend to our vulvas.”
So I felt really safe (and excited!) to try out Miracle Melts. Luckily, as soon as my order arrived, I was able to start using them twice a week before bed. The little melts go in comfortably and dissolve with your body heat — no mess. I always thought vaginal products were just used for sex, but it turns out that these are for every day care, too, and can really become a part of your routine. Within a week, I noticed a difference. I felt more comfortable, in general, and even sex stopped hurting. I felt like I’d gotten back to a flow state with me, like my body was working with me again instead of against me.
Of course, the science behind it is compelling. Hyaluronic acid for vaginal dryness works by attracting and retaining moisture (it can bind up to 1,000x its weight in water), which helps heal microtears, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration. Think of it like a tall glass of water for your vagina, only better, because it keeps working for days after each use.
And maybe the most important part? It gave me back confidence. When your vagina feels dry, tight, or irritated, it’s not just uncomfortable, it can be a really emotional experience, too. Like… Why is my body not working? Am I normal? Will I ever feel sexy again? But adding Miracle Melts to my self-care routine reminded me that pleasure and comfort don’t have to be optional or situational, they can be part of the everyday!
Now, I use Miracle Melts once a week for maintenance and always after intense intimacy or that time of the month when my hormones feel a bit all over the place.. It’s become my go-to non-hormonal solution for vaginal dryness, and I tell every friend who starts a sentence with, “This might be TMI, but…”
But here is the thing: there’s no such thing as TMI when it comes to our health. And vaginal discomfort? That’s not something we just have to live with.
You don’t have to wait for full-blown menopause to take care of your vagina. You can start now, proactively, and give her the hydration she deserves.
Miracle Melts are vaginal skincare in its most radical, restorative form — and trust me, your vagina will feel the difference.
