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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6 fascinating facts about your vagina - Joylux

6 fascinating facts about your vagina

For most of human history, vaginas have been a hush-hush topic. Researchers didn’t have a medical term for vaginas until the late 1600s. Researchers didn’t include women in clinical trials until 1994.  Yet, even as vaginas mystified medicine, we’ve compiled some pretty interesting facts about them throughout the years.  When...

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Sexual Assault in Intimate Relationships - Joylux

Sexual Assault in Intimate Relationships

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but we shouldn’t limit our conversation around sexual violence to one month in the year. 1 in 5 women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. Intimate partner violence is the most common form of sexual, emotional and physical abuse and more than 10 million cases per year are...

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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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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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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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