If you have PCOS, you’ve probably spent time down the supplement rabbit hole. Inositol, berberine, spearmint, magnesium… the list goes on. And, don’t get me started on the marketing for supplement companies that can make it feel like the right combination of pills will finally be the thing that balances your hormones, regulates your cycle, […]
Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 people who menstruate and yet the path to diagnosis averages 7 to 10 years. Many people spend years being told their pain is normal, cycling through treatments that only partially help, or managing symptoms without ever getting to the root of what’s driving them. Hormonal therapies are often
Endometriosis is More Than a Hormone Problem. Here’s How I Treat It. Read More »
When endometriosis comes up in conversation, whether in a doctor’s office or on social media, period pain tends to take centre stage. And while that conversation is important, there’s another symptom that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: painful sex. Research suggests that more than 45% of people with endometriosis experience dyspareunia (painful sex) as a
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Living with endometriosis can be a challenging journey, often marked by frustratingly long wait times, dismissive attitudes, and a lack of comprehensive care. Many individuals with endometriosis have shared their stories of struggling to be heard and understood within the healthcare system. These experiences highlight the current gaps in the assessment and treatment of this
A Naturopathic Approach to Endometriosis: What to Expect? Read More »
It’s cervical awareness month, so let’s talk about HPV – the most common STI infecting about 80% of people who are sexually active. Despite it being so common, many of us were not taught much about it. We know about the recommendations for regular cervical screening, but without information about what HPV is, many are
The Complete Guide to HPV testing: Are Pap Tests The Best Option? Read More »
It’s Uterine Fibroid Awareness Day! So let’s talk about it. Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths that develop in the uterus. They are relatively common, affecting millions worldwide. These benign tumors can vary in size, ranging from small, undetectable ones to large masses that can distort the shape of the uterus. Fibroids
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75% of people with vulvas have had a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their life with between 6-10% having recurrent infections. With this comes an increase in self-medication. It’s pretty easy to run to your local pharmacy or Walmart at the first sign of itching or redness and grab some over-the-counter meds. Sometimes
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For a long time, we’ve been conditioned to think that our desire to have sex should just appear out of thin air. You look at your partner and all of a sudden you want to rip their clothes off… This is called spontaneous desire. Many of us can think of a time we have experienced
Breaking down desire and arousal – What comes first? Read More »
I was on my very first podcast, and it a good one. We took a deep dive into sexual health from a holistic lens. We speak on the connection between mental and physical health as it relates to arousal and desire, the role of our hormones, and ways to expand your medical team to ensure
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TW: discussion about sexual assault Have you ever been really in the mood for sex, but struggled with lubrication or getting physically aroused? This is an extremely common experience for people with vulvas (and really anyone) called arousal non-concordance. If you haven’t heard of this term, it’s time you learned about it and told everyone
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