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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How to Talk About Sex with Your Doctor - Joylux

How to Talk About Sex with Your Doctor

As you experience menopause-related body changes, you may notice your sex life takes a dip. It’s hard enough talking to your healthcare provider about menopause — so admitting your sexual issues can feel unbearable.  Regardless of your age or what phase of life you’re in, sexual disfunction will negatively impact...

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Endometriosis: What You Should Know About This Common Reproductive Disorder - Joylux

Endometriosis: What You Should Know About This Common Reproductive Disorder

Researchers estimate that 11% of women have endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue that lines the uterus grows into other parts of the body. It’s the leading cause of pelvic pain and sexual discomfort in women — yet women receive very little education about this disorder.  As a part...

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How to Improve Vaginal Health from Perimenopause to Postmenopause - Joylux

How to Improve Vaginal Health from Perimenopause to Postmenopause

Joylux welcomes guest blogger Marisa Zocco of Elephant Journal! A University of Southern California-educated journalist and creative writer, she holds a firm belief in the power of the written word to connect individuals and inspire a healthy exchange of differing ideas—the bigger the difference the better. Sometimes I feel like I’m...

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Cycling and Pelvic Floor Health for Women - Joylux

Cycling and Pelvic Floor Health for Women

Whether you’re spinning in the studio, cranking on your Peloton, or speeding down the open road, you may notice your cycling workouts lead to pain and discomfort for your pelvic floor. This can happen with any activity involving a saddle (including horse riding and motorbikes) because of the type of...

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5 Page-Turning Books on Sexual Health and Intimacy - Joylux

5 Page-Turning Books on Sexual Health and Intimacy

Some books about sex, bodies, and intimacy are a little hard to sit through. They can be dry, clinical, embarrassing, or slanted in a way that doesn’t work for us. That’s why we set out to discover 5 page-turning books that will help you better connect with your sexual &...

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6 Health Benefits of Sex - Joylux

6 Health Benefits of Sex

Sex not only feels great, it’s also benefits your overall health and well being, and supports women’s intimate wellness. People who have frequent sex are happier and more connected with their partner — and, as it turns out, they are healthier in mind and body. If you need more reasons...

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