Walking into a women’s wellness aisle at the drugstore or seeing online ads for vaginal health products can raise a few questions. Do I need all of these products for my health? Am I missing out on a wellness trend by not using a vaginal cleanser or spray? Lately, we’ve noticed an uptick in companies […]
A bruised cervix is not common, but they do occur. We are going to break down what cervical bruising is, how it happens, and what you can do about it. What is a bruised cervix? Let’s begin by saying this, no you cannot bruise your cervix. When you get a bruise, blood from damaged capillaries rises to
No more periods means no need to see a gynecologist every year, right? Actually, no. While menstrual problems and pregnancy planning and support are no longer part of the picture, the need for a gynecologist remains, but the reasons change as you age. Following is a brief rundown on why you still need to see
Let’s break the stigma around lubricants. The main function of a personal lubricant is to remedy the lack of natural lubrication. Some lubricants are designed for short-term relief during sex. Other lubricants, like Mia Vita Personal Lubricant & Moisturizer, are designed to provide all-day relief from vaginal dryness and vaginal discomfort by moisturizing sensitive skin as
Not to be confused with VHS (remember those?), VSM stands for vulvovaginal symptoms of menopause. VSM might explain your vaginal and urinary tract concerns you might not have been associating menopause with. The term GSM or Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is the technical term for this condition and has replaced VSM. VSM can persist and
Our bodies undergo considerable changes during pregnancy. As our hormones rise and fall, however, it can be a challenge to identify what’s a normal experience and what might warrant a call to your OB-GYN. Vaginal dryness is one such uncomfortable experience that can develop during pregnancy and postpartum. Why does it happen and what are
Vaginal discharge is something every woman experiences over the course of her life. But depending on our age, where we’re at in our menstrual cycle, and whether we’re pre or post-menopausal, the vaginal discharge we produce can change. Sometimes these changes go beyond the bounds of what’s considered normal discharge and can be cause for
Between your pelvic organs and gravity lies a thin layer of muscles and ligaments called the pelvic floor. During physical exercise, coughing or sneezing, or pregnancy these muscles contract to stabilize your core and keep your pelvic organs in place against downward pressure. And, they relax in coordination with the contraction of the bowel or
The vagina can lose elasticity or become excessively narrow due to a number of conditions. When this happens, sex can become painful and urinary function can be impaired. Loss of vaginal elasticity also presents challenges for a woman and her health care provider during a routine pelvic exam or when there is a need for
If you are one of the 10% of women in the U.S. with endometriosis, you may also experience dyspareunia. Simply put, dyspareunia is pain during sex. Sometimes pain occurs before, during, or after intercourse in women with endometriosis and can impact mental health and relationships. But here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be
If you’ve endured a urinary tract infection (UTI), you’re not alone. Up to fifty percent of women will experience a UTI over the course of their lives. UTIs are disruptive and uncomfortable; even more so when they don’t seem to go away. Why does this happen and is there anything you can do to prevent
Autoimmune diseases are more common in women than they are in men. Up to 78% of people with an autoimmune condition are women. Exactly why this is the case is still up for debate, but researchers cite changing hormones, stress, and genetics as possible reasons. If you’re diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, it’s likely that