Being sad is a normal emotion to feel on occasion. When that feeling does not go away and is accompanied by other symptoms like a general disconnect, loss of interest, fatigue, and disruption in sexual function, depression may be the culprit. Depression is a common mental health disorder, and data from the National Health and […]
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 cause a host of potential symptoms – from the more common hot flash or vaginal dryness to the less well-known joint pain or brain fog.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but we understand that not everything about the holiday season will be jolly. Let’s be real. The holiday season can be stressful. Sixty-two percent of adults have a hard time feeling jolly as the result of the elevated stress they feel during the holiday season. Holiday shopping, decorating, cooking, and
Sex is natural. Sex is normal. Sex is healthy. Sex is fun! Whether we’re enjoying solo fun or with a partner, sex makes us feel good physically and mentally. Research shows that sex triggers the release of hormones and chemicals such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin which help promote happiness, satisfaction, and overall well-being. So, you want to
As mothers, we often commit to caring and looking out for the loved ones our lives, often putting our own health on the back burner. This May, let’s remember that, we cannot wholly show up for others if we neglect our health and personal happiness! As women approach perimenopause and menopause, their bodies go through
The birth control pill is the preferred method of contraception for many women who want to enjoy sexual activity without the looming anxiety of unplanned pregnancy. According to the CDC, 12.6% of women in the US that use contraceptive methods use an oral contraceptive pill. Although the ability to regulate fertility is a godsend for
Perhaps life handed you a curve ball and you find yourself single, widowed, or divorced and are now seeking companionship and intimacy. Yes, desire doesn’t disappear. It’s not surprising that we seek loving caring relationships to enrich our lives with dating and sex. And data suggests that healthy relationships and regular sexual activity are important to
Men: do you know enough about the female menopause? Try this quick quiz to see how much you know and how you can help. 1.The most common source that men use to gain information about their partner’s menopause is Their partner Their friends The internet Their physician Nearly two thirds of men surveyed say they
RSVP our FB Live on Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships: https://fb.me/e/i1nx2v0EV Domestic abuse and violence, dating violence, partner abuse, mental abuse – these were words which I perhaps never paid attention to. My phone broke my concentration on June 3, 2005. I was barreling down a dark highway that rainy evening and should have pulled over
Hormones are the body’s powerful chemical messengers. They work by controlling and regulating the processes that keep the body functioning. You have probably heard of some of these hormones, such as insulin (which controls blood sugar), oxytocin (which regulates emotions and plays a role in breastfeeding), melatonin (which regulates sleep), renin (which helps to control
COVID-19 has had many of us googling around looking for the “secret” to boosting our immune systems. And though there is no shortage of supplements touting an array of health benefits, there is no magic bullet for supercharged health. Instead, a holistically healthy lifestyle — one that involves regular exercise, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
A little over a month ago, many of us were sent home to work from our sofas, kitchen tables, or, if we’re lucky, our home offices. We were thrust into a new reality that often includes a spouse also working from home and helping children manage distance learning. Awkward Zoom calls, Wi-Fi woes, the pull