Ellechemy After Giving Birth
Estradial is a godsend for any woman whose vagina is craving natural oestrogen. It can be hard to get back into sex after having a baby. You’re tired, sleep deprived. Your...
FROM PUBERTY TO MENOPAUSE, OUR GUIDE FOR EVERY LIFE STAGE
Ellechemy Experts: Kath Baquie
Name: Katherine Baquie Qualifications: B. PhysiotherapyGrad. Cert. Pelvic Floor & ContinencePilates instructor (APPI, DMA trained) Where can we find you? On social media I'm at @kathbaquie.physio, my podcast and app...
A Doctor's Guide to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Are you struggling to talk to your doctor about intimate health changes during menopause? Here's what that conversation could look like: Dear Melissa, It was a pleasure to see you...
Can I Use coconut Oil as a Personal Lubricant?
Thinking of using coconut oil as a personal lubricant? Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew explains why natural coconut oil can actually cause harm to your vaginal health. Discover safer, pH-balanced alternatives.
Ellechemy Experts with Vanessa Tarfon
Name: Vanessa Tarfon, Sex Therapist Qualifications: Masters of HIV, STIs and Sexual Health (University of Sydney) Where can we find you? At Authentic Awareness, I have an office based in...
What is a Phyto-oestrogen?
Phyto-oestrogens, or plant-based oestrogens, are molecules found naturally in plants and herbs that have been found to activate oestrogen receptors in the human body. Phyto-oestrogens are thought to have mild,...
What Happens to my Body When I Have an Orgasm
Orgasm is a feeling of intense pleasure, relief and release. It occurs after arousal, erogenous stimulation, sensual touch. The experience of orgasm is variable as is the intensity and duration....
Understanding Libido
Australian women overwhelmingly report the sexual concern of lack of libido.Why are we not turned on? Is it physical? Is it about our attitudes to sex? Is it because a...
Your Vagina: Why does pH balance matter?
Maintaining a balanced pH level is one of the most important processes in the human body for ensuring good health. And it is no different for your vagina. The pH...
Ellechemy Experts with Adriane Khablyuk
Name: Adriane Khablyuk Qualifications: BSc, School of PhysiotherapyPGSc, Physiotherapy (Pelvic floor rehabilitation) Where can we find you? I’m a senior physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy manager and co-owner at Hatched House, in Hawthorn....
Understanding Vaginal and Clitoral Atrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Vaginal and Clitoral atrophy refer to changes in the tissues of the female genital organs, part of the reproductive system, that occurs with age related hormone changes. In our ovulatory...
Managing Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a condition responsible for considerable sexual suffering experienced by women. Sometimes it is triggered by past negative experiences such as sexual abuse. Sometimes it is caused by experiences...
What is Vaginismus and How CBD can Help
Vaginismus is a condition reasonable for considerable sexual suffering experienced by women. Sometimes it is triggered by past negative experiences such as sexual abuse. Sometimes it is caused by experiences...
PREGNANT? WHICH LOVERS PRODUCTS ARE SAFE TO USE?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! It’s an exciting time in many ways and it comes with lots of body changes. Pregnancy can still be a sexual time. In fact for many...
Why the Buzz about CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a sexual health buzzword in recent years, and with good reason. As one of the active ingredients in cannabis – but without the high or risk...