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What’s The Best Soap For Feminine Hygiene? - Joylux

What’s The Best Soap For Feminine Hygiene?

When you walk down the personal hygiene section in the grocery store, you’ll see soaps and products for every part of a person’s body. Among the hundreds of cleansers, shampoos, and body washes, there is usually a sad little section of soap for women’s intimate hygiene, with just a handful of options.

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Can You Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Dryness? - Joylux

Can You Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Dryness?

If you are looking for natural remedies for vaginal dryness, you've likely stumbled across coconut oil. This plant-based oil has a multitude of uses, and many skin care products use it. But, is it safe and effective to use coconut oil for vaginal dryness? This article explores everything you need...

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Best alternatives to douching - Joylux

Best alternatives to douching

If you believe you need to douche to keep your vagina clean and odor-free, you’re not alone. It has become a common misconception that douching is necessary, but it isn’t. In reality, there are better alternatives to douching. We’ll talk about how it does more harm than good, and what...

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Can You Use Hyaluronic Acid for Vaginal Dryness? - Joylux

Can You Use Hyaluronic Acid for Vaginal Dryness?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a common ingredient in skincare products. You may have seen it listed as an ingredient in daily facial cleansers, anti-aging serums, or even supplements. HA is often used to help promote hydration, so it is a natural question to ask if you can use hyaluronic acid...

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What’s The Deal with Vaginal pH? - Joylux

What’s The Deal with Vaginal pH?

When vaginal pH is out of balance, a host of symptoms can appear—dryness, itching, irritation, unusual discharge, and peculiar odors. If you’ve experienced any of these symptoms, you may be wondering how to restore vaginal pH and get back to normal. How do you know if your vaginal pH is...

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Hot Flashes - Why They Happen and What to Do - Joylux

Hot Flashes - Why They Happen and What to Do

If you’ve Googled “what does a hot flash feel like”, you’re not alone. An estimated 75-80% of perimenopausal women experience these sudden rushes of heat. If you find yourself rushing for the nearest fan to calm a sudden surge of heat, you’re likely experiencing hot flashes.  Hot flashes often come...

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