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Welcome to Part II of our two-part series looking at DEI and its intersection to women and women’s healthcare. In this post, we focus on the current landscape in women’s healthcare. It also focused on how we can take care of ourselves, and each other, the best we can.  In Part I, we discuss a short […]

This blog is the first of a two-part series where we explore what DEI is and how it affects women, and specifically women’s healthcare. As always, we want to equip our readers with knowledge about how to navigate caring for our bodies today, tomorrow, and always.   At FemmePharma, we focus on studying the woman’s life

“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human.  No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.” – Heather French Henry  Have you considered volunteering for a group, cause, or project? Maybe there’s an upcoming local event that requires help with anything from fundraising to scheduling speakers to cleaning up after everyone

Today, let’s talk about a topic that should be near and dear to you – your heart. Specifically, heart disease.   Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, claiming more lives than all cancers combined? Or that one in three women who have heart disease will experience sudden death

Sexual health, in our individual health spectrum, is also critical for the “social and economic development of communities and countries. The Latin word for pleasure—voluptas—refers back to the Roman goddess Voluptas. (Maybe you recognize her as Hedone, as she is known in the earlier Greek mythology.) Voluptas is the daughter of Eros, the goddess of

Navigating midlife can feel like juggling a hundred things at once. From managing your career and family to dealing with the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause or menopause, it’s easy to put yourself last. But here’s the truth: setting personal boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s self-care.  If you’re unsure where to start, you’re not alone. So

We’ve all heard that it’s important to get enough sleep. But just how important is it to catch those zzz’s?  Turns out, poor sleep hygiene affects us in many ways–from our energy to our lifestyles to our long-term health.  Recently, we sat down with FemmePharma’s Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Nicole Swiner to unpack the

When it comes to understanding what women want in relationships, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Women–like anyone–have unique needs, perspectives, and desires.   Moving past stereotypes and clichés can reveal some universal desires that resonate deeply. Let’s explore the core qualities that many women value in a relationship and uncover what really matters.  Emotional Connection and Understanding 

Typical conversations about women’s sexual health tend to gravitate toward protection, overlooking one of the most crucial aspects: pleasure. Or, more specifically, the role of personal lubricants to promote comfort and intimacy during sex.   Many women associate lubricants with menopause or assume they’re only necessary to help reduce vaginal dryness or similar symptoms. But using

Physical intimacy in relationships can be one of the most rewarding and comforting aspects of a partnership. However, as life evolves, so do the dynamics of intimacy.  Significant transitions like trying to conceive, the postpartum period, perimenopause, and menopause can introduce both challenges and opportunities to deepen the connection between partners. Let’s take a look