Postpartum: a part of life no one told you about.
Category: Sex
A True Story About Postpartum Sex
This was written by one of my nearest and dearest friends AGES ago for my blog, but am just getting my act together to post. -- It is honest, it is true and I bet many of us can relate to her...Don't worry it has a happy ending. 😉 Sex is talked about a lot. Post partem sex…not… Continue reading A True Story About Postpartum Sex
Loosen Up for Valentine’s Day
Vaginal Dilators and Perineal Stretching If you’re new to intercourse OR you’ve been at it for a while, but are experiencing new or persistent pain/difficulty with sex, keep reading! First-Timers This is information I wish I would’ve known before my first go, so first timers listen up. Progressing through vaginal dilators is a great way… Continue reading Loosen Up for Valentine’s Day
Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 3: Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue, which forms the lining of the uterus, grows outside of your uterus and implants itself onto your pelvic organs and tissues, like an entitled little _______ (insert your word of choice). This terrible disorder affects roughly 10-15% of women of reproductive age. There are a few theories as to why this occurs, but… Continue reading Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 3: Endometriosis
Vaginismus: A Success Story
I think it is so important for women to feel supported, encouraged, not alone, understood. That's why I asked this brave soul to share her story. I hope you are able to find some humor, hope and help through her vaginismus journey. I guess you could say Vaginismus and I met on my wedding night. … Continue reading Vaginismus: A Success Story
Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 2: Vulvodynia
VULVODYNIA: the painful (dynia) vagina (vulva). Let's talk about the classifications of this babe: Generalized: The entire vulva experiences an abnormal sensation. This can be brought on by touch from clothing, hands, with intercourse, etc. or it can happen spontaneously and may always be present. OR you could have a fun mix of both. Localized:… Continue reading Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 2: Vulvodynia
Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 1: Vaginismus
Dyspareunia, in human words, means painful sex. And is technically its own diagnosis, but in my experience, the symptoms usually lead to a more specific secondary diagnosis. Sex can be a touchy (pun) topic. Most of us keep that part of our life very private, even if you have the best sex-life known to man (or… Continue reading Dispelling Dyspareunia Part 1: Vaginismus
The 10 Second Rule
Our natural vaginal lubrication process is complicated, but SO important to understand when it comes to having healthy sex. In a young-ish woman, it takes between 10 and 30 seconds after sexual stimulation for the vagina to produce lubrication, and up to 3 minutes in an older-ish woman. And sexual stimulation doesn't mean having intercourse… Continue reading The 10 Second Rule
Lube 102: The Good Stuff
REAL QUICK! I decided it might be beneficial to have a post on the good lubes only so you can easily spot/click on and purchase a brand without having to look at the ingredients. Here are the types we have already discussed and have a stamp of approval from me: Organic Olive Oil Organic Coconut Oil… Continue reading Lube 102: The Good Stuff
Lube 101
We went out of town for a wedding last weekend and I thought, what better segue to start the convo on SEXY TIME?! 💃💋 You can call it coitus (if you're a Big Bang Theory nerd like my hubs), intercourse, baby making, Netflix and chillin', or just plain sex. No matter your word choice, it is… Continue reading Lube 101