By Jillian Mariani, Sleep Coach, Founder of Niyama Wellness and Menopause Warrior As women, we know it’s coming. And in some ways, menopause seems like something to look forward to; I mean, who will actually miss a monthly period, with…
By The Bravella Health Team Pelvic health is a vital but often overlooked aspect of women’s well-being. The pelvic floor undergoes significant changes across a woman’s life, particularly from the postpartum period through menopause. These transitions can bring challenges like…
By Dr. Meghan Bauer, ND Women are increasingly having children later in life. In fact, fertility rates among Canadian women aged 40–44 surpassed those of teenagers for the first time in Canadian history in 2014. Advances in reproductive medicine, shifting…
By Amanda Otterman, RN, Certified Menopause Health Specialist Pelvic health is a vital sign of midlife, not an afterthought. By the time many women hit midlife, life is full and familiar. You might be running a few times…
By Dr. Michael Krychman, MD Founder & Executive Director SoCal Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, Clinical Health Professor University of California Irvine “I’m really suffering here… how do I even bring this up—dryness… down there—with my healthcare…
If you’ve ever searched for help with intimate discomfort, you’ve likely come across two terms that seem interchangeable: lubricant and vaginal moisturizer. They are often shelved together. They are sometimes recommended interchangeably. And yet, they serve very different purposes. Understanding…
By Charla Brake, Founder Eden, Lichen Sclerosus Warrior For many individuals, lubricant is framed as an optional addition to intimacy. In reality, for those experiencing dryness, sensitivity, or conditions affecting vulvovaginal tissue, it can play an important role in both…
By Dr. Nathan Moradzadeh, Radiologist If you’ve been doing everything “right”—watching what you eat, staying active, managing stress—but still find yourself stuck in a frustrating cycle of cravings, energy crashes, and a scale that won’t budge, the problem might not…
By Cathy Rust Menopause Warrior, Founder CoolYourSweats Good old, unpredictable menopause – you literally don’t know what you’re going to get until you start experiencing things that you’ve never had trouble with before in your life. From mental fog and…
By Tanya Lindsay, CEO and Founder, Aranexx Inc. How tracking tools can help support your health journey without replacing your intuition or care team Health apps have quietly become part of many women’s daily routines. We track periods, pelvic pain,…
By Jillian Mariani, Sleep Coach, Founder of Niyama Wellness and Menopause Warrior For years, creatine was thought of as a “gym-bro” supplement—something only bodybuilders or athletes needed. But research over the past two decades has completely changed that narrative. Today,…
By Dr. Natalie Perkins Founder PAUZ Health, Women’s Health Advocate, Menopause Warrior You’ve probably heard some version of this: “It’s just a bit dry,” “I leak when I laugh,” or “It’s normal at our age.” Those statements are everywhere —…
By Angelique Montano-Bresolin, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Let’s be honest – there are some things that many women are still reluctant to talk about. Like the way our bodies change during perimenopause and menopause – and how those changes can affect…
By Amanda Olson DPT, PRPC As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, many experience physical changes that can affect intimacy, including painful intercourse, or dyspareunia. These changes are primarily caused by declining levels of estrogen, which can lead to vaginal dryness,…
By Allison Poole, PT, MPT, WHC When I mention to a client “Well, you’re likely in perimenopause…” they often look at me wide-eyed in pure disbelief and horror. Many women are confused by the term perimenopause, many have never even…
By Amanda Otterman, RN, Certified Menopause Health Specialist Have you noticed changes in your intimate life since entering menopause? You’re not alone. As a registered nurse and someone who’s experienced early perimenopause myself, I understand the mix of emotions and…
By Leslie Weidner, RDN, CDN, Perimenopause Nutrition Coach A question that comes up almost daily in my practice is: “What can I eat to help balance my hormones?” We often expect a simple answer, but unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward.…
By Kristen Parise, BSc, MSc, BHSc PT Navigating through perimenopause and the changes it brings can be quite a journey for many women. One of the common challenges faced during this stage is maintaining sexual health due to the effects…
By Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner The Science Behind Lubricants. Did you Know They’re Not all Made the Same?! Personal lubricants are often associated with enhancing pleasure, but their role in vaginal health extends far beyond intimacy.…
By Dr. Natalie Perkins Founder PAUZ Health, Women’s Health Advocate, Menopause Warrior Menopause is a natural phase that occurs as our ovaries run out of eggs. By the age of 40, it is estimated that only 3-5% of a woman’s…
By Emerson Ramjattan, Pharmacist & Product Specialist at Szio+ Inc. For many women, peri/menopause brings with it a range of physical changes, some of which can increase the likelihood of experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). It’s not uncommon for…
By Cathy Rust Menopause Warrior, Founder CoolYourSweats Good old, unpredictable menopause – you literally don’t know what you’re going to get until you start experiencing things that you’ve never had trouble with before in your life. From mental fog and…
By Dr. Corey Babb, Gynecologist Menopause. It goes by many names – the change; ovarian retirement; reverse puberty. No matter what you call it, it is a time of significant transition and can be filled with a variety of bodily…
By Dr. Daiana Castleman, Naturopathic Doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) In my practice, low libido is one of the top three concerns I see among patients. While it’s common to attribute this solely to hormonal changes, hormones…
By Leslie Weidner, Registered Dietitian, Perimenopause Nutrition Coach Perimenopause, often referred to as the time “around menopause” can occur anywhere from 4-10 years prior. The average age of menopause is 51, and while perimenopause often starts in the early to…
By Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Navigating the shifts of perimenopause and menopause can feel like a balancing act, especially when it comes to maintaining quality sleep. Evidence suggests that Medical Hormone Therapy (MHT) can support optimal…
By Natalie McCulloch, Naturopathic Doctor Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life. While menopause comes with several physical and psychological changes, one issue that often goes undiscussed is the increased risk of…
By Leslie Weidner, Registered Dietitian, Perimenopause Nutrition Coach Soy foods have become quite controversial on whether or not to consume them during midlife. Perimenopause is a transitional and often confusing time for women, and making it even more confusing is…
By Angelique Montano-Bresolin, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist If you’ve ever heard someone mention that they were using something to moisturize their lady lips, you would probably be thinking, ‘Say What???’ Yes ladies, vulvar moisturization can be a game changer for many…
By Dr. Bronwyn Hill, Naturopathic Doctor, NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner I met with a 42 year old woman yesterday who came to me for help with her “hormonal hot mess” as she put it. Periods coming too soon, sometimes…
By Angelique Montano-Bresolin, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women, marked by the end of menstrual periods and the end of fertility. It is typically defined as occurring 12 months after a woman’s…
By Leslie Weidner, Registered Dietitian, Perimenopause Nutrition Coach Are you experiencing uncomfortable digestive symptoms in perimenopause? You’re not alone!The estrobolome is a collection of bacteria in the gut that is also involved in estrogen metabolism.As our estrogen and progesterone levels…
By Dr. Kara Dionisio, Naturopathic Doctor & North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioner I’ll never forget the day my patient told me her vagina had “gone Gobi”. I wasn’t quite sure what she meant until she clarified, “Dr. Kara, like…
