What Kind of Lube Should I Use?
Lubrication is one of the simplest and most effective ways to make intimacy more enjoyable. And even though our bodies naturally produce lubrication, it isn’t always enough. Hormonal changes, stress, medication, or simply wanting a little more glide are all good reasons to reach for lube!
Endometriosis: Not Just a Bad Period – Q&A with Endometriosis Coalition
In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we are proud to support The Endometriosis Coalition, a nonprofit committed to raising awareness, promoting reliable education, and increasing research funding for endometriosis. Not only...
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The Truth About Our Vaginal Suppositories
It’s not often that a reputable company gets savagely attacked in the media for a product that has helped thousands of people, but that’s what happened this week when Dr. Jen Gunter assaulted our Good Clean Love BiopHresh™ Vaginal Suppositories in her The Vagenda blog
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Preventing Cancer in the Developing World: A Conversation with CureCervicalCancer
In honor of Cervical Health Awareness Month, we are proud to support CureCervicalCancer, a nonprofit dedicated to the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer around the globe for the women who need it most. Not only will we provide a financial contribution to help further CureCervicalCancer’s efforts, but you can look for more content this month about cervical health and how to prevent, detect, and treat cervical cancer.
5 Reasons Why Hyaluronic Acid Is An Effective Vaginal Moisturizer
You may have seen it in anti-aging serums, daily cleansers, or even as a supplement. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the trendiest ingredients on drugstore shelves today. And some of the most exciting developments in hyaluronic acid are the revolutionary ways HA locks in moisture in the vagina – something we took note of several years ago and used in product development of our new vaginal gel BioNourish™.
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5 Fall Foods That Support Vaginal Health
Fall is here! The leaves are falling, pumpkins are out for carving, and - wait… their seeds could help balance your hormones? Surprisingly, yes! Since starting my role at Good Clean Love, I have learned so much about my own body and the ways everyday items like food can play a role in our vaginal health. Many of us may not think about our vaginal health often (I know I didn’t used to), but I now understand how much our vaginal health impacts our overall well-being.
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What is Osmolality and How Does It Affect Your Vaginal Tissues?
Personal lubricants come in a variety of options, from silicone-based and oil-based, to water-based, and hybrids of any and all of these. But depending on their chemical makeup, lubricants can also have varying levels of what scientists call osmolality.
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Getting to the Root of Pelvic Pain with Dr. Sonia Bahlani | S1:E11
S:1 E:11 | Aug. 13, 2020 | 41 min. Pelvic pain specialist Dr. Sonia Bahlani helps patients through comprehensive, personalized treatment plans aimed at addressing the issue from all angles...
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Curiosity 101: Getting Curious About Your Own Vaginal Health
Someone asked me not long ago when I first remembered experiencing vaginal discomfort. After some reflection, I was flooded with memories of recurrent vaginal yeast infections and general feelings of ongoing discomfort in my early adolescence. I was probably only 16 years old when I was first diagnosed with what was then known as gardnerella vaginitis, and is now referred to as bacterial vaginosis (BV).
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Curiosity 101: The Roots of Modern Birth Control
Although yesterday’s Supreme Court decision limiting access to birth control is a contemporary issue, it is important to place it into its long historical context to better understand what our current conundrum means. Humans have been seeking, experimenting with, succeeding and failing at contraception literally since the beginning of recorded time.
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