This is general information and not specific medical advice. It does not and should not replace diagnosis or treatment by your healthcare provider.
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A real lifesaver for your pelvic floor - Joylux

A real lifesaver for your pelvic floor

Pelvic floor weakness is common, and not talked about enough. So why is our pelvic floor strength important, and how can we work on it? The pelvic floor is a set of muscles built for endurance. These muscle fibers work in a lot of different ways, like to: Brace for...

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Feeling dry? It’s not you. It’s your hormones. - Joylux

Feeling dry? It’s not you. It’s your hormones.

Though menopausal symptoms present differently in women, one collective experience we may all share is dryness. Dry skin. Dry nails and hair. Dryness down there. This can do a real number on our confidence.  Let’s take a look at why we experience dryness. And then we can talk about some...

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The not-so-obvious reason for intimate irritation - Joylux

The not-so-obvious reason for intimate irritation

What You Need To Know About Feminine Care and Hygiene Products We usually go about our day not giving intimate wellness a second thought. Until something goes awry. Like vaginal dryness, discomfort, or irritation. This can include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, UTIs, and vaginitis. Have you ever spent maddening hours...

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Hormones and Sexual Desire - Joylux

Hormones and Sexual Desire

Your hormones and your sex drive are intricately linked—and it’s well known that the hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, the menstrual cycle, and menopause can all impact your desire for sex. Your Sex Hormones Your body produces three hormones—chemical messengers—that influence your sex drive. Estrogen is known as the...

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Mirror, mirror on the floor! - Joylux

Mirror, mirror on the floor!

There are a lot of misconceptions about how female anatomy should look. Especially the vulva.  The vulva is the whole external package of your genital area. And the vagina is a muscular tube that runs from the cervix down to the vulva. Every vulva is different and there’s really no...

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It’s time we had ‘the talk’ - Joylux

It’s time we had ‘the talk’

You’ve got big questions about your personal health. But it’s not always convenient or realistic to book an appointment with your doctor to find answers.  That’s why we put together a list of our favorite resources that provide insights around menopause, sexual wellness, and overall health. Favorite Podcasts The Girlfriend...

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