Top Cancers Women Should Be Aware Of
Nearly 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. The good news? Cancer-related deaths are declining. Following are some of the most prevalent cancers among women and…
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10 Ways to Spice up Your Sex Life From a Sex Therapist
A healthy sex life is an important part to any romantic relationship and throughout our lives, we have been given a lot of messages about how our sex life should…
Effective Non-Hormonal Treatments for Menopause
Healthcare professionals often present hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as the gold standard to minimize perimenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms—and for good reason. Decades of research and testimony affirm its efficacy in…
Why You Should Avoid Vaginal Cleansers – Even Those That Claim To Balance Your pH
If there’s one body part that women are overly concerned about keeping clean, it’s our vaginas. This is because we’ve been taught that our vaginas are stinky, dirty, and gross…
How Do I Know if I Have a UTI or a Kidney Infection?
Up to 60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at least once in their lives, and the risk increases with age. Among women over 65, 10% develop…
Menopause Food Cravings: How to Control the Cravings
Food cravings during menopause are just as frustrating as those PMS cravings we thought we finally moved on from. It sometimes feels like a never-ending battle. So, what can be…
12 Best Communication Practices for Couples
Effective communication is the basis for any healthy relationship. It’s a skill we learn and practice throughout our life, and effective communication needs to be adaptive, creative, and flexible in…
What Causes Acne During Menopause?
Getting older comes with its own share of challenges, but there’s one challenge you thought you’d left far in the past: acne. Acne during menopause is not only a nuisance,…
Top 5 Questions Women with Sjögren’s Ask About Sexual Health
Navigating our sexual health when living with Sjögren’s can be confusing. Is the dryness from Sjögren’s, from menopause, or is it something else? Is pain during sex normal? Can I…
What Is the Differences Between Perimenopause and Menopause?
Menopause is not perimenopause, and perimenopause is not menopause. If that sentence gives you a pause, you’re not alone. Menopause can often become an umbrella term for the three distinct…
Why You May Not Be Having Orgasms and What You Can Do
We all deserve to feel pleasure, but sometimes reaching orgasm can be difficult. Just know, it’s not your fault and it’s not your partner’s fault. It’s also common; around 1…
The Essential Nutrients You Need Through Menopause
Menopause is an inevitable phase in every woman’s life, characterized by prominent hormonal and physiological changes. While it can present an array of health challenges, it’s crucial to remember –…