The 3 Scary Truths About Menopause October 31, 2022Jessica Jager What can be spookier than hairy spiders, hollow skeletons, and haunting ghosts? Sometimes, menopause. Perimenopause can begin as early as the mid-thirties for some women, when hot flashes and irregular...
The Mental Health Benefits of Self-Care September 30, 2022Jessica Jager While the self-care craze is somewhat new, the benefits of self-care have been well-documented for a long time. We all have a baseline for taking care of ourselves, yet sometimes...
Vaginal Itching 101: When It’s More Than a Yeast Infection August 12, 2022Jessica Jager Sometimes, vaginal itching means you have a yeast infection; other times, the cause may be something else. Before you head to the store for more Monistat, find out which symptoms...
Talking More Openly About Women's Health Issues - Including Vaginal Dryness! March 03, 2021Kristina Lundgren Even though our society is more advanced in some ways than it ever has been, many women’s health issues are still taboo to talk about. One study showed that women...
Common Causes of Painful Sex - At Any Age February 23, 2021Kristina Lundgren Pain during sex is not merely a medical problem—it can also become a relationship problem. Three-quarters of women will experience painful sex at some point during their lives. Yet, many...
Is Naturopathy Right For Me? February 18, 2021Kristina Lundgren Before modern medicine, naturopathy was all we had. Doctors would use mother nature to treat wounds, illnesses, and pain, and some were more successful than others. Naturopathic medicine abounds now...
Tips for Managing Physical and Mental Health During Menopause February 02, 2021Kristina Lundgren Managing your physical and mental health is always important, but never more so than during menopause. Menopause causes many physiological and psychological changes, so making improvements to stay healthy during...
How to Live a Longer, Healthier Life January 27, 2021Kristina Lundgren How long you live is determined by a combination of factors like protective genes, lifestyle choices, and a little bit of luck. The only one you have any control over...
Is Exercise Causing My Vaginal Discomfort? December 17, 2020Kristina Lundgren Vaginal discomfort can strike no matter how old you are, and an often-overlooked culprit is exercise. Exercise is an essential component of health (and it can even relieve certain menopausal...
7 Things to Look Forward to Post-Menopause December 08, 2020Kristina Lundgren So much has already been written on the perils of menopause that it is widely regarded as something to dread, even though most women report feeling happier after menopause. Unfortunately,...
Married to Someone in Menopause? Here's What You Need to Know December 02, 2020Kristina Lundgren Supporting your spouse through menopause is a critical component of a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, awareness about menopause is low—even among the women going through it. Studies have shown that more...
Menopause 101 for Families November 23, 2020Kristina Lundgren Everyone who goes through something life-changing needs and deserves their family’s support—and menopause is nothing short of life-changing. Having family support is correlated with a reduction in menopausal symptoms, so...