Nearly one in three women say intimate skin discomfort has stopped them getting intimate with a partner, according to Andrex research to mark the launch of Skin Protect
UK, October 2026: New research reveals almost one in three women (30%) say intimate skin discomfort has stopped them being intimate with a partner. Despite this, seven in ten women (71%) who have experienced intimate skin discomfort admit they sometimes or regularly simply ‘put up with it’ rather than doing anything about it.
But the impact of intimate skin discomfort goes beyond intimate relationships. From periods, pregnancy and menopause to friction from underwear, exercise, frequent bathroom trips and certain health conditions, intimate skin can face daily irritation - yet it is often something women only think about when there is already a problem.
And if you're wondering: “Am I the only one who gets intimate skin discomfort?”, you're not alone. Almost four in five...
