any tips for vaginal dryness due to side effects from birth control? i started my second pack a few days ago, and i’m hoping that this side effect will be short lived. can that be possible for birth control side effects?

It is a possible side effect of the pill. But since you're new to the pill, perhaps after the adjustment period it will improve. Otherwise just stay hydrated and use lube.

^ stay hydrated, extra foreplay focused on you and lube, every single time. If you’re using condoms make sure you’re using a water based lube!

water based lube