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Feeling dry? It’s not you. It’s your hormones.
Though menopausal symptoms present differently in women, one collective experience we may all share is dryness. Dry skin. Dry nails and hair. Dryness down there. This can do a real number on our confidence. Let’s take a look at why we experience dryness. And then we can talk about some...
Breast Cancer: Statistics, Healthy Habits & Early Detection
There’s a good chance you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer. According to statistics, around 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point during her lifetime. Breast cancer death rates among women in the U.S. are second highest, next to lung...
The not-so-obvious reason for intimate irritation
What You Need To Know About Feminine Care and Hygiene Products We usually go about our day not giving intimate wellness a second thought. Until something goes awry. Like vaginal dryness, discomfort, or irritation. This can include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, UTIs, and vaginitis. Have you ever spent maddening hours...
How to be a friend right now
No matter where you’re located or what you’re personally experiencing, the pandemic has made socializing much more challenging. It may feel like the right time to test the true strength of your friendships. After all, if someone isn’t staying connected and checking in during social isolation, how can they be...
The #1 thing to take care of right now
We are hardwired to like predictability. Our brains consume so much energy that it’s easier to have control factors in place. If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, or any of the number of feelings we can feel… … I want you to know it’s normal. And you are not alone....
Hormones and Sexual Desire
Your hormones and your sex drive are intricately linked—and it’s well known that the hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, the menstrual cycle, and menopause can all impact your desire for sex. Your Sex Hormones Your body produces three hormones—chemical messengers—that influence your sex drive. Estrogen is known as the...