Posts tagged 'Intimacy'

We sat down with a group of women to ask them questions about menopause, incontinence, and everything in between. When we asked them if they felt like there is adequate information surrounding menopause topics, All three women yelled “no” and laughed when asked. One even said “even perimenopause symptoms are vague…” and we’re here to help fix that.

One of the most irritating side effects of menopause — and one of the most common — is a decreased libido. Many women find themselves navigating a lower sex drive in addition to their other symtpoms, which can impact the relationship they have with their partner and with themselves. Here’s what you need to know about menopause and your libido and getting menopause relief for your sex drive.

Few women’s health topics come with as many mixed messages as vaginal hygiene. We know that we need to keep the bad bacteria in check, but we also know that it’s not a good idea to clean the vagina in the same way we do the rest of the body. Indeed, cleanliness down there is a hotly debated topic, and doing so in the wrong way (think: with a douche) can cause serious problems. 

During intimate moments, going to the bathroom is the last thing you should be thinking about. But here’s the thing: A little leakage during sex is surprisingly common, affecting as many as 36 percent of women with urinary incontinence. Because this condition affects so many women, we can share with you some tried and true solutions for how to handle it.