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Luckily, youre not doomed to endure a dry mouth duringsexforever.
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Heres how to make things wetter.
Before tackling the problem, it helps to know why this is going on in the first place.
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, happens when you dont produce enough spit to keep your mouth wet.
As SELF previously reported, one of the most common culprits isdehydration.
Simply put, you cant produce enough saliva if you dont have fluid to make it with.
Chugging water like your name is Mrs. Poseidon doesnt automatically save you in the moment when youre having sex.
So when arousal causes your body to pump up the flow to those tissues, you might get congested.
Next up, there are your hormones.
Theres a lot going on when youre in the throes of passion.
This can leave your mouth high and dry.
That includes our digestive system, home of our salivary glands.
Medications andsupplementsare another common underlying cause.
(Seriously, how often do you see dry mouth listed among potential side effects?)
Given that our bodies dont naturally prioritize a well-moisturized mouth during sex, solving the problem can feel tricky.
Luckily, there are a few things you might make a run at grease the wheels.
While youre at it, throw on ahumidifier, she says.
Remember how part of your noses job is to moisturize the air you breathe in?
(But you should definitely find another kind oflubricantthat works for you!
There are plenty of options out there, as SELF previously reported.)
A ton of different things can contribute to dry mouth, including lifestyle habits likesmokingor medical conditions likeSjogrens syndrome.
While you shouldnt forgo necessary meds, you might explore effective alternatives with a doctor.
Regardless of your dry mouths origin story, its worth finding a solution if its killing your vibe.
Now, brbgotta gohydratebefore tonights date.
