What Are The Symptoms Of Perimenopause?
Although premenopause is often used to refer to this time of transition, the proper medical term is perimenopause. Premenopause is the period of time during which women are in their…
Your Body
How To Choose The Right Lubricant When You Are Trying To Conceive
As a couple trying to conceive the more you can learn about practical steps that can improve your chances of conception, the better. But sorting through the all of the…
4 Things You Should Know About Vaginal Yeast Infections
Most women — up to 75% will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their life. They can cause itching, irritation, and discomfort to the vagina and the vulva. A…
6 Ingredients For Better Sleep
A good night’s sleep eludes many of us. There are plenty of reasons you may be struggling to fall or stay asleep. Whether it is stress, medical issues, or a…
How A Vegan Diet May Help Your Menopause Symptoms
A vegan diet has gained a lot of popularity over the years, but is it worth the hype? It’s estimated that 6% of the U.S. population identifies as a vegan. A vegan…
Top 5 Questions About Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies. It’s a high molecular weight polysaccharide that plays a role in the metabolism of the dermis. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is most abundant in the skin but can…
Building Sexual Agency and Sexual Self-Confidence
The concepts of sexual self-confidence, sex positivity, and sexual agency are such important ones – but they’re not discussed enough. To help us navigate these concepts and learn more about…
Are Your Medications Causing Vaginal Dryness?
We hear a lot about one of the main offenders of vaginal dryness: reduced estrogen due to menopause (or other conditions). But what about some of the other causes of…
What Does Sex Look Like as We Age?
Having good sex throughout our life-yes, at any age- is possible. Sex and sexuality are part of who we are, but we will notice changes over the course of our…
What Is An Innie And Outie Vagina?
So, we are not talking about bellybuttons. We are talking about vaginas. More specifically, your vulva which includes the labia minora (inner lips) and labia majora (outer lips). The length…
5 Ways to Ease the Transition to Menopause Naturally
During perimenopause – or the transition period around menopause – our reproductive hormones start to decline, leaving some of us feeling out of sorts. This mid-life drop in hormones can…
How To Maintain A Healthy Skincare Regimen With Dr. Benedetto
Skin – the largest organ in the human body. And arguably, the one that absorbs some of the most damage. That’s why it’s so important to keep it looking and…