Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause From as early as the late 30s, women can begin to experience signs of perimenopause and menopause. This time marks the end of the menstrual cycle,...
Name: Jacqueline Pascarl OAM, MasHA, PhD, CMHS SMT Qualifications: Emergency Medic, Menopause Health & Sleep Expert, phDWorked at a Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia repairing traumatic birthing injuries in women Where...
Vaginal dryness is far more common than many people realise. It can occur at different life stages and for a range of reasons — from hormonal changes to lifestyle factors....
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
