Many women suffer vaginal pain and discomfort and don’t have a name for it. Vaginal dryness can occur around menopause, as a side effect of breast cancer or ovarian cancer treatment, severe endometriosis, or an autoimmune disease such as Sjögren’s syndrome. FemmePharma’s Mia Vita™ Personal Lubricant & Moisturizer is FDA-cleared nonprescription relief from vaginal dryness, itching, burning, and other discomforts. It’s a personal lubricant and moisturizer applied internally to hydrate the delicate tissue of the vagina. It can be used to make sexual activity more comfortable, but it is also much more than that. Mia Vita™ comes in pre-filled applicators that deliver just the right amount of product — without dripping, leaking, or creating a mess.
Many of us have a solid skincare routine. Serums? Check. Moisturizer? Always. SPF? (Hopefully) non-negotiable. If you moisturize your face daily, why skip your most sensitive skin? For women in their mid-20s to 40s, wellness means optimizing comfort, confidence, and long-term health. Enter: hyaluronic acid (HA). What makes hyaluronic acid so powerful? Hyaluronic acid isn’t […]
Between the changing landscape of reproductive rights in the U.S. and the investment catch-up needed in female-specific discovery, many women feel their autonomy is under attack. When the systems designed to protect us fall short, it is our job at FemmePharma to ask: What can we do as a company to support women and their
On social media, the words “healthy” and “natural” are everywhere with suggestions on how to make our vaginas smell and feel better. However, navigating the noise to find the truth about vaginal health requires looking past the trends and toward the science. As a pharmaceutical company that uses cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) for all
Even though it’s not much talked about, vaginal dryness is a real problem. It affects up to 60 percent of postmenopausal women, as well as some women who are in perimenopause, have undergone breast cancer treatment, or have severe endometriosis or an autoimmune disease such as Sjogren’s syndrome. It’s uncomfortable at best and can impact
It may be the most taboo and most Googled subject related to menopause. Some women assume it’s inevitable; others will perform enough internet research to warrant a thesis on the subject. We’re talking about vaginal dryness. And one thing is certain: Vaginal dryness is treatable.
Maybe you hear the words “vaginal moisturizer” and you think “oh, that’s a sex thing,” but it’s actually not. Vaginal moisturizers and personal lubricants are different products created for different purposes, and though the former may help make sex less painful for women experiencing vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, the two products are not intended
It’s no secret that menopause can have a dramatic impact on your skin. But what many women don’t realize is that aging skin sees a wide array of changes that goes beyond dryness and sensitivity.
Vaginal dryness is one of the least talked about menopause symptoms. Sleeplessness and hot flashes can be incredibly disruptive, but they are nowhere near as intimate an issue. And yet many women will encounter the uncomfortable condition at some point.
No matter your skin type or age, one thing is certain: You need a moisturizer. But choosing the right moisturizer is easier said than done. Your skin may be sensitive, oily, dry, or a combination of these. There are specific ingredients to look out for, depending on your skin type. But there is more to consider: