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Personal lubricant has a bit of a reputation for being a niche product. It’s something that we’re often told is for a post-menopausal population, masturbation or anal play. In reality, however, lube is made to enhance pleasure, not just for specific people or play.  

Lube can benefit anyone with an active partnered or solo sex life. Anyone who’s used a lubricated condom has already benefited from just how great lube is (as you likely know, the lube that comes in the condom wrapper is what helps avoid chafing and tearing). The same thing happens in our bodies. Lube adds slip and reduces friction to help make sex safer and more pleasurable. Body-safe personal lubricants like Almost Naked Hint of Mint are a great way for anyone to ease into sex or masturbation, and they help keep your sessions going if things begin to dry up.  

Breastfeeding is part two of the miracle of pregnancy: Not only can your body make another person, it can also make food for that person. For some new mothers, though, breastfeeding comes with vaginal dryness that can be itchy or even painful – and the condition can be especially severe for women who are exclusively breastfeeding (EBF). 

In the ever-evolving landscape of women's health, the focus often centers on quick-fix solutions for issues like vaginitis and menstrual cramps. These conventional methods, involving antibiotics or antifungals, target the symptoms rather than the root causes, frequently leading to a cycle of imbalance. This is where the profound significance of understanding the underlying factors—particularly the influence of the gut on vaginal health—becomes clear.

The scent of desire, it turns out, has more to do with our biological imperative than we might have ever imagined. That magical X factor in seeking and connecting to your special someone is actually right under your nose—or at least in it. Even though smell has long been promoted as our primary sexual sense, its influence extends to the very heart of our evolutionary journey.

One of the most important revelations I ever had about relationships is that the ones that tend to thrive understand the relationship not just as a product of the interaction between two people, but rather as a living entity unto itself. This distinction is everything because when we perceive our relationship as a living thing with its own requirements, we have a way out of the persistent and damaging competition of whose needs are being met. Instead, we can focus on fulfilling the demands of the relationship, which magically then creates the safety and space to meet all of the individual needs we bring to it.

Lubrication is a fact of life- it is the fluidity of a conversation that goes late into the night and the moisture that transforms the friction of skin to skin contact into a glide. I have spent much of my adult life thinking about lubricants, specifically sexual lubricants –and how to make them better. When I first began studying lubes, it was personal, I was searching for something that didn’t create so many negative side effects. “There may be nothing more joyful, more intimate than the wonder of two bodies discovering the wonder of gliding smoothly together.”  Wendy Strgar

Female lubrication is a fact of life- it is the grease that keeps the crank turning, the fluidity of a conversation that goes late into the night, the moisture that transforms the friction of skin to skin contact into a glide. I have spent much of my...

The kind of bacteria found in probiotics has the potential to aid in a wide range of conditions including digestive disorders, allergic disorders and the common cold. But did you know they can also aid or prevent vaginal conditions like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and HPV?

Reflect on a moment when a friend or loved one enveloped you in heartfelt appreciation, instilling in you a profound sense of value and cherishment. This warm glow of gratitude is not just uplifting—it is transformative. It invites us to pause and celebrate the people, moments, and experiences that add depth and richness to our lives. Such reflection reveals the delicate balance between vulnerability and confidence in our relationships. By embracing our vulnerabilities as strengths, we unlock deeper connections and foster personal growth.

Many of us occasionally find ourselves asking, "why can't I accept love?" This heartfelt question echoes through the corridors of our minds, a gentle yet persistent voice seeking clarity and understanding in the shadows of our self-doubt. Accepting love involves more than just opening the door; it's about fully embracing it, letting it permeate every aspect of our existence, settling comfortably within us like a beloved guest who's come to stay.