FEMININE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Learn all about feminine health, vaginas and vulvas, intimacy and sexual wellness. We answer the questions you may be too nervous to ask. There's no topic too taboo!

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Is COVID-19 messing with your period?

It’s common knowledge that the symptoms associated with having COVID-19 feel a lot like the flu with people reporting high fevers, exhaustion, runny noses and dry coughs, as well as a loss of taste and smell. These symptoms last two weeks on average, although some people report a loss in their taste and smell for much longer. Even those who have opted to receive the COVID...

Let’s talk about period sex

There are many misconceptions when it comes to having sex while on your period. Some wonder simply if you can even have sex on your period. The answer is yes, of course! However, having sex on your period can be very difficult for many reasons, the biggest one being if you and your partner lack understanding of the subject. This is not a widely discussed topic as it was considered taboo...

Health benefits of orgasms

The health benefits of orgasms are crazy! Not only do they feel ~oh so good~ but they can help you sleep better, improve your immunity, relieve pain, and even make you look younger (ooh la la!). Whether going solo or with a partner, check out our top 6 reasons why orgasms are essential for a healthy you...

Why do people experience pain during sex?

Sex is a natural part of life and for the most part and I would argue that the majority of people find it to be quite an enjoyable act (when consensual of course). Nevertheless, countless people all over the world experience some sort of pain during sex many unsure of the cause and unable to find a solution...

Clitoracy 101: The clitoris - where is it and how does it work

When it comes to human anatomy, the clitoris can oftentimes be one of the most mysterious bodily organs. Mysterious how you might ask? Questions that are often associated with the clitoris include, where is the clitoris located? What is the clitoris for? And how does the clitoris work?

Breastfeeding in Public: Everything you need to know

It’s probably no surprise to anyone to know that breastfeeding has long been a taboo subject and something that breastfeeding mothers have felt self-conscious about for quite some time. People find themselves often asking if breastfeeding is even legal given the backlash and comments they receive from others...

Why world Fertility Day is so important

One in six couples experience issues with fertility and often keep this information to themselves and because of this trying time, they can experience feelings such as shame and guilt. It goes without saying, that this touchy subject has been historically taboo...

How to check your breasts for lumps

We live in a world in which one of the best treatments for major treatable diseases is simply early detection. In addition, it is also critical that people eat healthily, get informed, and take care of their bodies. For this reason, it is crucial that people of all ages understand how important it is to do a breast cancer check regularly, know exactly how to do a breast check and...

Essentials for a Healthy Vagina: Before, during, and after sex

Alright, it’s time we talk about the essentials for a healthy vagina, more particularly before, during, and after sex. This area of our bodies is extremely sensitive and, quite honestly, very moody. Friction, bacteria, and even the wrong lubricant can cause vaginal irritations, sometimes leading to further and more serious infections...

Sustainable and waste-free alternatives for your period

When it comes to finding ways to reduce our consumption and reduce waste, period products probably aren’t the first to come into mind. But let’s face it, periods cause a lot of waste. I’m talking a lot a lot. According to “Flow: The Cultural History of Menstruation”, the average person with a menstrual cycle disposes of 250-300 pounds of pads, tampons, and applicators during their lifetime...

What is Pudendal Neuralgia?

Pudendal neuralgia is a rare and long-term pelvic floor condition that affects and causes pain, discomfort or numbness in your pelvis or genitals. It can also be very distressing and take a toll on your mental health. It originates from damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve – a main nerve in the pelvis that supplies the areas between the lower buttocks and genitals (perineum), the area around the anus and rectum...

Racing for equality: The discrimination of female athletes

It’s 2021 and the policing of women’s bodies is a practice that continues to thrive. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, it was clear that even in the very public and global eye, we still fail to leave behind sexist double standards and racists measures...

Why did no one tell me about the pelvic floor?

“Do your Kegels so your vagina doesn’t fall out”. This right here was the exact pelvic floor lesson I received from my mother when I was 12 years old. Ignore the fact that this explanation is an über simplification of prolapse, but it also doesn’t explain anything about what a Kegel is, why we should do it, and how the pelvic floor works...

Vulva vs Vagina: What’s the difference really?

Maybe you’ve already taken part in the conversation, maybe you haven’t, but the truth of the matter is that many of us have been using the word vagina incorrectly for a while now and it’s time that we get the terminology correct. There’s a really good argument to be made about using the correct terminology when referring to issues as important as women’s bodies...

All you need to know about Diastasis Recti

Diastasis Recti is commonly known as abdominal separation or DRAM (Diastasis Rectus Abdominus Muscles). It is the separation of the connective tissue that runs down the middle of the abdomen and connects the two bellies of the rectus abdominus muscle...

Tips to deal with constipation

If you've ever experienced it then you know that constipation is no joke! And while it's quite common, we hardly discuss it. For most of us, embarrassment is one of the prime reasons for this. But, how would you go about discussing irregular bowel movements? While pooping should be a relatively normal process, it might be reassuring...

5 things to do before giving birth for a quicker postpartum recovery

Your body goes through some miraculous changes throughout pregnancy to foster the growth of your baby. When you reach your final trimester, and closer to your due date, thinking about the delivery process can be slightly nerve-wracking...

Stop doing these 6 things to your vagina

As you might know by now (or will soon find out) your vagina is capable of so much with very little help from you or your immediate external environment. This directly translates to having very little to do to keep your vaginal ecosystem healthy...

Postpartum bodies: Things you should know and how you can prepare

Our bodies go under some intense and powerful changes to produce a baby. Muscles separate, organs drop, and things tear. It might sound impossible and equal parts scary, but there's something you need to be aware of: women's bodies are resilient and remarkable and are capable of transforming and healing itself. There's a lot o information...