The V-Word

Somewhere along the line in my pursuit of helping women have more sexual satisfaction and pleasure, I began to understand that the triad of sexual dysfunction issues that millions of women struggle with – vaginal dryness, lack of libido, and painful sex – are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to vaginal health.

November is Bladder Health Month, and we are honored to be partnering with Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. This week, we learned about how this little-known cancer is detected and treated, as well as the unique risks for women diagnosed with bladder cancer. Read our Q&A with Stephanie Chisolm, PhD, Director of Education and Research at BCAN.

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™.

For many women, the thought of cleansing and “freshening up” often occurs before sex. But, it is important to practice strong hygiene after intimacy as well. Always pee after having sex. This will really be helpful for women who struggle with urinary tract infections (UTIs). But, even if you are not prone to UTIs, it’s a good idea to pee after you have sex - even if you don’t necessarily feel like you have to.

No matter what side of the political divide you fall on these days, the inability to control the outcome and the anxiety of living in uncertainty has become the backdrop for the culture. At risk of stating the obvious, we each face what feels like a precipice within only the relatively small acts of life that we can actually control.

The sexiest part of the human body lies in the brain, specifically our limbic brain, where our libido resides alongside our processing of emotions, memory and scent. One of the quickest and most assured routes to sexual arousal is through fantasy.

In this season of trick or treating, what is really more delectable than a really juicy romp in the hay… ok, well maybe not the hay, but somewhere cozy, exotic or risqué? It isn’t really the candy that makes the holiday memorable, it is the sweetness of surprise and the chance to be someone else for a day that gets you thinking long before the day...

I am mostly news stream avoidant lately. Still my anxiety is not quelled by the avoidance. Like most of us, I am frequently overrun with fears large and small, and sometimes filled with what my daughter will sometimes text me of her sense of “overwhelming doom”. 2020 will go down as the year of “What could go wrong?” – or more wrong – and the list seems ever lengthening.

Since 1985, October has been dubbed Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer organizations and charities internationally aim to bring awareness to this devastating disease that is most deadly cancer for women worldwide.  This month serves as a crucial time for breast cancer awareness and prevention efforts globally. Given the unique circumstances of 2020, we wondered how KAB was adapting to the times, so we reached out to Shaney Jo again to find out what’s new in her world regarding breast cancer awareness and prevention. SJD: So many exciting things! We have a brand new app: The Keep A Breast App.