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Close Friends Are Key to Your Health - Joylux

Close Friends Are Key to Your Health

When we were young, friends were the social glue that held us together. Whether it’s carpooling to kids’ sports, weekend cookouts, or Sunday brunches, our friends kept our social calendar full. But as we age, friendship is the key to our well being. Once our families are grown and the...

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Get Comfortable Asking for What You Want In Bed - Joylux

Get Comfortable Asking for What You Want In Bed

Giving feedback during sex can feel intimidating. These conversations are rarely a part of lusty scenes in movies — and it definitely didn’t come up during the awkward sex talks we had as kids. It’s as if women are supposed to automatically enjoy every part of sex merely because they...

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vFit: Our Intimate Wellness Device & Its Benefits - Joylux

vFit: Our Intimate Wellness Device & Its Benefits

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...

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Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips - Joylux

Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips

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....

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4 Ways To Have The Best Year - Joylux

4 Ways To Have The Best Year

It’s that time of year again. It’s time to set those goals for the coming 12 months. Except for this year, it feels much different. I’ve talked to many people about 2020, and their experiences are all over the map. My friends who had great years feel guilty about it....

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When Do I Stop Getting Pap Tests? - Joylux

When Do I Stop Getting Pap Tests?

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...

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