Key features include:
- Relieves vaginal atrophy and dryness, rapidly
- Alleviates irritation, itching and burning
- Moisturises and soothes dry and sensitive vaginal tissues
- Provides gentle and long-lasting rehydration
- Non-hormonal, oestrogen-free
- Lasts up to 3 days per application
- Case studies show YES VM relieves vaginal dryness, itching, irritation and discomfort rapidly
- pH matched to restore and/or maintain vaginal health
- Bio-adhesive, releases moisture where needed
- Odourless, colourless, no stickiness or fallout
- Designed to match tissue osmolality*
- Compatible with natural rubber, latex and polyisoprene condoms and toys
Why is osmolality important?
*A vaginal moisturiser is in contact with sensitive and dry tissues for much longer than an intimate lubricant, so it is even more important that the vaginal moisturiser is designed to release water where needed and to be formulated from ingredients that are gentle. YES VM has been designed to match these vulnerable tissues in two ways.
Firstly the pH is balanced to match typical vaginal pH (fairly acidic at pH 3.7-4.5) and secondly, the strength and concentration of the ingredients used in YES VM also matches these tissues.
This ingredient’s strength or concentration is called osmolality. YES VM is iso-osmotic to vaginal tissues, which means that it will rehydrate tissues that need it, but will not pull or push water into the tissues, unlike strong hypo- or strongly hyperosmotic moisturisers, thus minimising any chance of tissue damage.
Download a review article that discusses the importance of vaginal moisturiser and Lubricant Osmolality in more depth and read a more detailed explanation of Osmolality in personal lubricants.
How does YES VM work?
YES VM lubricates the vaginal vault. The natural hydrocolloids (gums) are bio-adhesive; they gently hold on to the dry walls of the vagina and release water, where needed, rehydrating dry mucosa. When used regularly, YES VM will restore the natural protective acidity of the vagina.
Directions for using YES VM
Each carton or pack of YES VM contains a leaflet with detailed instructions for use. To summarise:
- The pre-filled applicators deliver the right amount of YES VM to where it is needed. Discreetly and hygienically.
- The 100ml tube of YES VM does not have an applicator, it is used for finger application to the outer and inner intimate areas.
- For best results apply regularly. This may be daily initially, and then after a week or so, every third day. YES VM is safe to use daily or as often as is required for comfort.