Our lady parts change a lot over the years. From puberty to motherhood. Onward into perimenopause and menopause. Vaginas change size and shape. Labias stretch, thin out and turn different hues. Even our moisture levels, odors, and sensations adjust down there. As women, we aren’t given much advice on managing...

I don’t know about you, but I grew up believing that vaginas were supposed to smell like flowers and never have anything leaking out of them outside of menstruation. Girl, was I wrong. Now that I’m older and wiser, I know vaginal smells and discharge change frequently throughout the month....

As we reach menopause and menstruation stops, many women wonder if it’s still necessary to get pelvic exams and Pap tests. The short answer is yes. Even if you’re not sexually active, your risk of cancer increases as you age. Regular pelvic exams with a Pap test are the most...

If you’re struggling with Urinary Tract Infections that keep coming back, you’re not alone. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections in women. Doctors report a recurrence for up to 55% of women after menopause. Factors that increase the risk of UTIs in older women include lack of...

It’s no secret our bodies change a lot as we get older. We lose hair in places we want to keep it, while new hair sprouts up in the least expected places. Lines appear on our faces, and we experience the list of things that our mothers warned us about....

Many women experience perimenopausal symptoms and don’t realize it. These symptoms are often attributed to other conditions that are completely unrelated. This means women are less likely to talk to their healthcare providers about their changing bodies. The hard truth is perimenopause and menopause can cause more than 30 symptoms. I...