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Navigating Vaginitis and Vaginal Atrophy: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving
Vaginal health is a fundamental aspect of a woman's overall well-being, yet conditions like vaginitis and vaginal atrophy can bring challenges. Let's delve into what vaginitis and vaginal atrophy are, explore effective management solutions for each, and highlight the key differences between these two conditions. Vaginitis: Unraveling the Mystery What is...
The Many Hurts of Motherhood & Menopause
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. “Go sit on a...
Head-to-Toe Workouts
For women in mid-life, staying active is essential not only for our physical fitness but also our mental health, hormonal balance, and maintaining muscle mass. Engaging in regular full-body workouts—including your pelvic floor—helps combat the effects of aging, such as decreased strength and muscle mass, while also supporting heart health and...
Reclaiming Your Sleep: Thriving After Daylight Saving Time
The clocks have rolled back, and we're reveling in that precious extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time bids us farewell. But we all know that transitioning into this change isn't always a breeze, especially for women who are cruising through menopause. Hormones, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances –...
Understanding Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet many women report not having conversations about it with their healthcare providers. Women are also more likely to be misdiagnosed when having a heart attack, with symptoms mistaken for panic attacks, stress, or hypochondria. According...
Reviving Sensation: Enhancing Sexual Pleasure During Menopause
Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, typically kicking in between 45 and 55. It marks the end of fertility and menstrual cycles as hormones begin to shift. Unfortunately, menopause also brings various physical and emotional changes, including decreased sexual pleasure. Per stats, only half of women in...