Vaginal lubrication is often treated as a simple sign of sexual arousal — “wet means ready, dry means not.”Biologically, this is inaccurate, culturally loaded, and unnecessarily stressful for many vulva-havers. Lubrication is a dynamic physiological process , influenced by blood flow, hormones, nervous system state, hydration, health, medication, and context. It is not a reliable measure of desire, consent, pleasure, or readiness — and it is certainly not a measure of sexual
