If you're interested in less drug-heavy treatment options, there are a variety of homeopathic options that are successful for some women. Soybeans contain a substance called isoflavones that has an effect on the body that's similar to estrogen. A soybean rich diet might help reduce vaginal dryness. Black cohosh is an herb many women use as a dietary supplement and it may help with vaginal dryness. However, every major study has not found any benefit with use. Some women experience side effects like joint pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. You should not use black cohosh if you have liver damage or a hormone-sensitive condition like certain cancers or fibroid tumors. You should also not take black cohosh if you're pregnant. Talk to your health care provider before you begin any herbal treatments to make sure the herbs are safe for you. Some women use creams containing wild yam as a supplement, but no evidence exists that such creams are helpful and they may be damaging to the vagina. Cleansing your vagina with a liquid preparation, store bought or homemade, disrupts the balance of chemicals in your vagina and can lead to dryness and possibly infections. Do not douche as the vagina has self-cleaning mechanisms and does not need additional washing. Foreplay is any activity, like massaging, cuddling, kissing, oral sex, and other forms of erotic play, that occurs prior to sexual intercourse. Increasing the amount of time you and your partner engage in foreplay can increase arousal and therefore limit vaginal dryness. Talk to your partner about any issues you've been having with vaginal dryness and ask him or her to allow for more foreplay during intercourse. This may help lessen the problem. In general, having an active sex life in general can help you stay lubricated and avoid vaginal dryness. Talk to your partner about the importance of regular sexual activity as it applies to both the physical and emotional aspects of your relationship. Regular masturbation, especially for older women, can have a variety of health benefits including reducing vaginal dryness. Female masturbation comes in a variety of forms and techniques, but the stimulation of the clitoris, urethra, and vagina can result in increased lubrication. If you're experiencing hormonal or other changes that lead to vaginal dryness, regular masturbation can help.
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One-sentence summary -- Use drug-free treatments. Do not douche. Allow foreplay during sex. Try masturbation.

There are all kinds of comic stories besides the usual superhero narrative, so you can approach picking out a comic like you would any other book. If you like romantic stories, there are comics under that genre. If action is more your thing, there are tons of comics that fulfill that want. Pick a genre and start exploring what comics fit the bill. There are just as many comic book writers out there as there are comic book stories. You've probably heard about several popular writers as you've researched different comics. If the story arcs or subject matter they've written interest you, check out the rest of their library. Some of the most famous characters, such as Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Ms. Marvel, come from comic books. Start off with a character that interests you and explore the different stories they've starred in. Pick a comic to read based on whichever part of a character's story interests you the most. Many popular comics have been converted into popular movies, such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the Avengers series. If you love these movies, there's a good chance you'll love the comics they're sourced from. Checking out these comics first can be a good launching point into getting into other comics. Once you've figured out what you'd like to read, you may want to investigate the timeline of their stories. Many comics have been in print for decades, meaning there's more story than you can expect to get through right away. Read up on what's happened up to modern issues of the comic you're interested in, and use any events that catch your attention as a launching point of where to start reading. You can start researching comics and their characters by checking out online databases and encyclopedias devoted to specific publishers, series, or characters. Some great places to begin researching include https://www.comics.org/, http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/DC_Comics_Database, and http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Database. You can also obtain comic reference books from a library or bookstore. Several authors have written about the histories of comic publishers, series, and characters. If you're interested in a certain character or publishing company but still can't figure out where to start, you can always turn to reading lists. You can find most reading lists online; they're typically written by hardcore fans and aficionados. Most reading lists will recommend where to start with a series based on major events in that character's storyline. To find reading lists online, run a Google search for "DC reading list," "Marvel reading list," or "Spiderman reading list." You can substitute the first word of the search term with whatever publisher or character you want to read. There are many different terms for the way comics are printed. Knowing what they mean will make it easier to know what you're looking for. "Graphic novels" and "trade paperbacks" are multiple issues of one comic gathered into one book. They separate the storyline into larger chunks for you to read all at once. An "omnibus" is like a graphic novel or trade graphic book, except it bundles an entire storyline into one large book. These are great finds, but are generally much more expensive. Save this kind of purchase for stories you really like! "Issues" are small chapters of a storyline. They are usually released once every month. This is the most common way comics are published.
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One-sentence summary --
Figure out what kinds of stories interest you. Pick the work of a specific writer. Select a story that features a character you like. Start with the comics that inspired your favorite movies. Research the stories you're interested in. Check out different reading lists. Learn the terminology for comics.