Vulvovaginal Wellness
A broad and open conversation about the intersection of mental, physical, and vulvovaginal health. Science, opinion, musings, and mantras. We explore it all.
Comparing Common Vaginal Health Issues: BV vs UTIs vs Yeast Infection
Is the burning another urinary tract infection (UTI) or yeast infection? Is that unfamiliar smell a sign of bacterial vaginosis (BV), or something you ate? Or is the persistent itching and irritation something else entirely?
A Complete Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, occur when harmful or foreign bacteria enter the urethra and multiply.
5 Squirting Myths Debunked
Is squirting really pee? Squirting sexpert Em Odesser debunks 5 squirting myths (plus a few juicy secrets to getting you there).
Get Hot, Not Bothered: How to Soothe & Prevent Pain During & After Sex
Pain during and after sex is common, but that doesn't make it any more comfortable.
The Pain That Had No Name: My Experience with Lichen Sclerosus & Acquiring the Language & Tools Necessary to Advocate for Myself
The biopsy was quick, although uncomfortable, and confirmed that I did indeed have lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that affects the vulva and appears as white patches, tearing, itchiness, redness, bleeding or blistering.
Bartholin’s Cysts: What the Heck Are They, Why Do I Have One & How Can I Get Rid of It?
Think of Bartholin’s cysts like pimples you get on your face. Most of us have had them and many come and go without much drama and sometimes even unnoticed. But when Bartholin's glands get infected, these bad boys raise hell — they can be extremely painful and, if infected, may require medical attention.
It's Not You: Queer Sex Can Be Bad, Too
The obsession with concrete experiences that “prove” your sexuality permeates the culture of all sexualities. The fact that it took me 23 years and experiences with 3 different women to feel secure in my bisexuality isn’t a mistake. A heteronormative society thrives off of that kind of confusion.
Dating While Trans: Lessons Learned
After making the amazing leap to womanhood and slowly grasping our own idea of what it means to be a woman, we are faced with the perhaps the most emotionally draining process: dating while trans.
Tonic Oil Vs Body Oil: Which One Do I Need?
All of our oil-based offerings are organic, multipurpose, and infused with therapeutic botanical infused oils designed to help soothe, nourish, and rejuvenate. But which one do you need?
Unpacking the Insidious Irony of the Sexual Wellness Industry's Whitewashing Problem
As the sex positive community becomes increasingly popular, there’s a question that we must still ask ourselves: why is the sex positvity movement so white? Sex educator and coach Portia Brown (she/her) breaks it down.
7 Simple Ideas to Sexify Your Self Care Routine
Self-care has become way more than a frivolous luxury. It's an important part of surviving during a difficult time in our individual lives and can include nearly any activity that a person could use to calm, heal, and protect themselves in the midst of difficulties.
Introducing Body Oil: An Oil For Everyday
Mindfulness and multitasking aren't mutually exclusive! Our sustainably sourced Body Oil nourishes, hydrates, and protects you from head to heels with naturally occurring vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids that quickly absorbs into skin for moisture that lasts.
Protect Your Birth: A Guide For Black Birthers Navigating the Whitewashed Healthcare System
Pregnancy is not inherently dangerous, but the structural racism and oppression in our healthcare industry makes childbirth dangerous for Black birthers. It’s about time for Black birthers to demand the care that they deserve — and for America to give it to them.
Accessible Self-Care: Introducing Afterpay
We’re pleased to announce that we now offer AfterPay so that you can get the support you need when you need it, and pay on a schedule that works for you.
Pleasure as Priority: An Interview with Inclusive Sex Shop Founder Beth Hankes of Earth & Salt
We sat down with Beth Hankes (she/her), founder of the recently launched inclusive sex shop Earth & Salt to discuss pleasure as a pure form of self-care, self-love, and self-discovery.
Strategies to Cope With Past Trauma and Reclaim Your Body During Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Trauma survivor and birth worker Sevonna Brown (she/her) shares her personal birth journey and strategies to cope with past trauma to reclaim our bodies during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Sugar Vs Wax: What's the Sweeter Deal?
No matter your skin type, hair type, or gender, sugaring is an easy, environmentally and skin friendly way to remove body hair.
How We're Celebrating Black History Month 2021
Happy Black History month, ya'll! We've got our calendars booked to celebrate and learn with you all month long.
The Beginner’s Guide to Seed Cycling
in collaboration with MONA Seeds @mona.seeds Seed Cycling 101 Some of us are trying to learn more about our menstrual cycle while getting regular while others want a better understanding of their ovulation timing so that they can get down and dirty to baby-making (or avoiding). Others are...
8 Ways to Brighten Up the Winter Blues
Loneliness and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have been labeled epidemics long before the pandemic. Between the combination of greyer skies, shorter days, and colder weather without any place to escape, the winter blues are hitting a little harder this year. Below are eight tips to put your mind on airplane...
