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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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Your Life After a Hysterectomy - Joylux

Your Life After a Hysterectomy

Each year, nearly 500,000 U.S. women undergo hysterectomies. Women face the decision to get their uterus and other reproductive organs removed for several reasons. Despite how common these procedures are, the decision can take a heavy toll on your emotions. This surgery saves lives, and with the right emotional and...

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Intimacy, Sexual Health, and Why They Matter - Joylux

Intimacy, Sexual Health, and Why They Matter

Intimacy and sex are often interchangeable in conversation, and both are highly beneficial to a woman’s physical & emotional well-being, and overall intimate health. However, each varies in its contribution to one’s intimate wellness. When you think of the word “intimacy,” your brain may automatically think about sex. However, intimacy...

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Bladder Sling Surgery: Weighing the Options - Joylux

Bladder Sling Surgery: Weighing the Options

If you’re afraid to laugh, cough, or jump because you might pee a little, you’re not alone. An estimated 75% of women over age 40 suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. Though vaginal childbirth is a common cause of this condition, it’s not the only reason you leak a...

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