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Menopause and Skincare:
6 Must‑Have Products
Our bodies go through many changes in perimenopause and menopause. From brain fog to hot flashes, most women will feel menopause’s uncomfortable effects in one way or another. Among these changes, some of the most noticeable and universal signs of aging happen to our skin. THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF YOUTHFUL...
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...
Femtech Startup Joylux Adds Kathy Fields As Investor And Board Member, Readies For Expansion
Joylux continues to grow with the support of visionary leaders. Beauty Independent’s new feature highlights exciting developments at our women-powered company, and how we’ve emerged better and more driven during difficult times. Learn why we’re the “vagina queens”! Continue reading...
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. Right now, a lot of things feel outside of our control. We are forced to make tough decisions, re-evaluate how we live, and face a future we never before...
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...