Dr. Dana Shanis is passionate about helping women understand the importance of their sexual health. At her practice, VHealth & Wellness, in Philadelphia, she and her co-founder, nurse practitioner Catherine McGinty, make listening to women’s pelvic pain a priority. That’s the first step in what Dr. Shanis calls “a new approach to intimate care.” A […]
Menopause symptoms can be rough and relief can be elusive. Doctors often prescribe birth control pills, antidepressants, anti-seizure meds, and high blood pressure meds. But what about natural remedies? Plant-based supplements have around for centuries. Are they safe? Do they work for insidious hot flashes, mood swings, sleeplessness, and more? There’s a lot of controversy around
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.
It gives pleasure. It gives birth. It’s self-cleaning and can change colors. A vagina is a wondrous thing. It’s apparently also a hard-to-spell thing.
We asked our customers for their stories about how has Mia Vita Gel™ intimate skin moisturizer has helped them. Here’s what one of them wrote to tell us. ~~~ As women, we grow up hearing various potential symptoms the “change of life” can bring on: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, pain during intercourse, etc.
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
With whole states and some cities issuing shelter-in-place directives, most of the nation is taking the health threat of the novel coronavirus seriously. It’s an overwhelming time, and the bad news just keeps coming. It’s important that you not allow dread and panic to consume your mind and instead distract yourself with things to do
Weightlifting can be intimidating even for the most active among us. Maybe it’s terms like “dead lifting” or the general confusion that comes along with figuring out the weight machines at the gym. Whatever the reason, only 17 percent of older Americans lift weights. But here’s the thing: lifting weights is important for healthy aging.
People all over the United States have been asked to stay home while the nation grapples with the coronavirus. At FemmePharma, our hearts are heavy as we start to realize the breadth of the infection and experience its devastating effects. The risks are something to be taken seriously, and there’s never been a better time
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that pulling all-nighters is a thing of your past. No offense to all the night owls out there, but nothing beats a reasonable bedtime and a solid eight to 10 hours of sleep.
Ever feel like you’re twice as stressed as the men in your life? You’re not hallucinating. Though no one is immune to stress, women are more likely than men to report rising stress levels. What’s more: stress impacts women’s health differently, too. Here are just a few of the ways that stress messes with your body.
With spring on the horizon, so is allergy season. If you’re one of the many people stocking up on antihistamines, you’re probably already aware of the side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea. But there’s one side effect you may not be familiar with: vaginal dryness. It stands to reason that if allergy meds dry