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Between 2014-2025, 1.1 billion women will have gone through menopause. To put that into perspective, the U.S. currently has around 169 million females. Suffice it to say (postmenopausal) women run the world. Yet, 60 percent of women say the physical and mental effects of declining hormone levels aren’t discussed enough, leaving them feeling unprepared for […]

Let’s be honest: You probably don’t pay too much attention to your vaginal health unless things are painful, itchy, smelly, or otherwise uncomfortable. But when things do go wrong down below, it often involves an all-encompassing unpleasantness that you’d do anything to fix.  In large part, the health of your vaginal tissue comes down to […]

Want to get more out of your workouts? Your menstrual cycle may hold the key. Hormone expert Alissa Vitti shares how cycle-syncing workouts can benefit you. There’s a lot of confusing information out there surrounding working out and your period. Should you? Shouldn’t you? Does it really matter? For some people, the thought of working […]

An OB-GYN and sex therapist discuss possible causes of low libido in women and strategies to help you feel better about and recharge your sex drive.  There are times, even when the setting seems to be just right, that your body might not feel it’s the right moment for any kind of sex. If this […]

Here, an OB-GYN details the causes of vaginal dryness. Plus: what to do to maintain a healthy vaginal environment with adequate moisture and lubrication. We’ve previously investigated if vaginal discharge is normal. Spoiler alert: In most cases, rest assured that it’s perfectly healthy. Yet on the flip side, there’s another aspect of gynecological health you […]

What causes period pain? Learn more about period pain symptoms and how to alleviate them. For some, period pain is a mild experience every month. But for others, its intensity can mount to unpleasant extremes. Let’s explore common menstrual symptoms—followed by what helps period pain— so you can gain better control over your body and […]

Think something’s up with your hormones? Learn how to identify symptoms of hormonal imbalance and understand their causes. The word “hormones” may elicit memories of high school health class, in which a visibly uncomfortable teacher cringed through a lesson about puberty while fellow students tried—and usually failed—to keep straight faces. Whether your teacher was less […]

Whether you’re a first-time mom or not, prioritizing postpartum self-care is a critical—but often overlooked—part of the post-birthing experience. To learn more about the what to expect during this period, we spoke to Fahimeh Sasan, MD. She’s the founding OB-GYN of pioneering NYC women’s health clinic Kindbody, which brings gynecologic, fertility, and maternity care—as well […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RD, CDN, shares the best libido-boosting foods to help you get in the mood. Hoping to spice up your sex life? Quite literally sprinkling some foods that increase libido into your diet may do the trick. What Affects Your Libido? Your libido is another term for your sex drive, and any number […]

When it comes to sexual satisfaction in relationships, one of the most common questions focuses solely on sex frequency. How often should couples have sex, anyway? According to sexologist Jess O’Reilly, PhD, there’s no magic number when it comes to sex. With that in mind, we asked the relationship and We-Vibe sex expert about all […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares what you need to know about male hormonal imbalance. Included: symptoms, potential causes, and hormone-balancing tips. Feeling constantly exhausted, irritable, cold, or noticing changes in libido and even your hair? These could be signs of hormonal imbalance in men. Wait, do men have hormonal imbalances? The answer is yes: While […]

Ever asked yourself if your vaginal discharge is normal? You’re not alone. In fact, a 2017 review shared that around 10 million doctor’s visits per year are scheduled to address concerns about female discharge. So what’s up with what’s going on down there? Fortunately, Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, FACOG—a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN—has answers. Here’s a […]