Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself – just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once? An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. It’s an embarrassing … Read More
Should you STOP! DOING THE PLANK IF YOU’RE OVER 50?
By Amanda Thebe and Kim Schlag This was the provocative headline a social media page, with a significant influential presence posted last week. STOP! DOING THE PLANK IF YOU’RE OVER 50! She later updated the post to add some context, stating “the plank exercise puts pressure on the bladder, which may already be weakened without the influence of oestrogen. To … Read More
Benefits of Using Lubricants During Menopause
On the podcast this week, I chat with Nicky Gaylor, marketing director of Sylk vaginal lubricant. Today on the show we are discussing vaginas (again!), women’s sexual health and why we should be changing the conversation around using lubricants. The stats are staggering, in menopause 80% of women will get vaginal atrophy (VA) with only a third will consider discussing … Read More