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.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction aka Hypertonic Pelvic Floor
You know the feeling when your entire body tenses up when you’re overstressed? Something similar happens when the muscles in your pelvis are stressed out, or overactive, too.
Normalizing Our Everyday (Vaginal) Experiences
words by Rachel Symone Gilliam (she/her)@rachelsymonegilliam If there’s one thing I’m grateful for from this crazy season of life, it’s been my ability to slow down and get lost in the art of possibility. I’m sure you’re wondering why it isn’t something more aligned with how we are all...
POP: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, and is more easily diagnosed than other chronic pelvic pain conditions, but that doesn't make it any less uncomfortable.
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
interview with Jordan Martin (they/them)@jordanisjustfine Think of pelvic congestion syndrome as varicose veins in your pelvis. Another, newer term for this condition is pelvic venous insufficiency, or PVI, which better alludes to its cause. When the ovarian veins that pump blood back to your heart weaken and fail to close properly, the...
Facing Misdiagnoses: BIPOCs & Trans Folks Take Sexual Health Into Their Own Hands
words by Tara Michaela (she/her) @tara.michaelaFavorite Product: Salve & Tonic Medicine and profit are related. Now more than ever, we see a system where medical school and health care organizations are often funded by pharmaceutical companies or politically motivated businesspeople. The system of corporations that finance health care services for profit is...
Understanding Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. Don’t let the word “tumor” scare you, though—fibroids are almost always non-cancerous! It’s estimated that uterine fibroids affect 80% of people with uteruses by the age of 50. While that number is quite high compared to...
Introducing Tincture: A Botanical Hemp Infusion
We harnessed the power of plants to help you solve the source of the symptoms rather than temporarily relieve them. Our topicals safely support the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and help it heal itself without interfering with hormones, pH level, or pheromones. But oftentimes, our reproductive and sexual health...
All About Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a condition where tissue that lines the uterus, or endometrium, is found in the muscular layer of the uterus called the myometrium. As the endometrium thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo, it begins to grow into the uterine wall, causing the...
Venus Libido on Endometriosis
To put it simply, endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of your uterus grows outside of the uterus on other parts of the body. Although there is nothing intrinsically life-threatening about this tissue, it responds to the hormones the same way it does in your...
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Conditions, Symptoms & Resources
Chronic pain (excruciating or mild) is never normal and you don’t have to (and shouldn’t) suffer in silence. We’re listening, and we’re here to discuss how chronic pelvic pain can manifest in the body, how to build a personal toolbox to manage symptoms, and how to be an advocate for these conditions while building a community for support. As always, questions, insights, and other resources are welcome!
Diabetes & Vaginal Health
Studies show that people with diabetes are more likely to get genital tract infections such as yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis. Alysse Dalessandro Santiago of @readytostare shares how pH balanced vaginal care products can help manage medication side effects.
Shedding Sexual Shame
Sexual empowerment is an aspect of my sexual expression that I hold dear to my heart. But as I reflect on this, I notice that my journey to sexual liberation has been more of a marathon rather than a sprint. At a young age, I quickly learned that sexual empowerment can be weaponized against people with vaginas.
How to Cope With Stress & Live in the Moment
What once was the answer to stress is becoming the source of stress. Learn how to slow down, cope with stress, and live in the moment while still being curious for the future.
Vagina is #NotADirtyWord
The words we use for our genitals can bring up all kinds of feelings — from good to bad to ugly. Vagina is not a dirty word.
Libido on Lockdown
words by Bree (she/her)@baebaeleche I can’t quite remember the moment I realized my partner’s body had become as familiar to me as my own. Was it when I could pinpoint which unibrow hair always grew the longest? Or when I could tell what he ate based on the nature...
Getting to the Root of It: The Etymology of Vagina
By examining the meanings (both literal and figurative) of vaginas and their surprisingly brief recorded history, we may begin to understand why the word for a body part remains—to this day—enshrouded in stigma and shame.
A Guide to Vaginal Probiotics
Probiotics are actually beneficial species of bacteria and yeast living in your body especially in the organs like the digestive tract, vagina, and skin. Their role is to maintain the proper and healthy functioning of these organs. Sometimes, probiotics can be taken as supplements or in pill form when your natural microbiome is out of balance.
The ABC's of LGBTQIA
Language is unique and universal, acquired and amended over time. We've compiled an abbreviated list of the ever-evolving dictionary of LGBTQIA+ terms used to help explain identity, gender, sexuality, and their varying spectrums. The following explanations are in no way all-inclusive and people are always free to choose to identify how they...
Meet the Photographer Celebrating Trans Existence
Documenting their lived experiences as a chronically ill, non-binary transgender artist coming of age amid the rise of social media, Laurence Philomene's photography illustrates a form of radical self-care while their long-form collaborative and autobiographical projects celebrate trans existence and identity as a space in constant flux.
A New Kind of Pride
words by Casey Tanner (she/her)@queersextherapy This month, many in the LGBTQIA+ community are holding space for grief, protest, and celebration as Pride month intersects with both quarantine and anti-racist protests across the world. While few queer folks know what it’s like to confront pride during a quarantine, holding space...
