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Wendy Strgar is the founder of Good Clean Love. Wendy shares her journey from personal health struggles to creating innovative products that support the vaginal microbiome and women's reproductive health. The conversation explores the challenges women face in healthcare, the importance of trusting one's body, and the need for compassionate, science-based solutions. Wendy also discusses her commitment to women's empowerment and the healing power of love, encouraging listeners to embrace self-advocacy and community support in their health journeys. Connect with Wendy: https://goodcleanlove.com Her Drive's Website: https://her-drive.com Her Drive's Instagram: https://instagram.com/herdrivepodcast  

DEEPEN YOUR INTIMACY & WELL-BEINGApply for a free Intimacy Breakthrough Call to learn about Heather's Pathway to Passion coaching method: https://heathershannon.co/new-clients/Unveiling the Secrets of Vaginal Microbiome Health with Wendy StrgarIn this episode of 'Ask a Sex Therapist,' I welcome Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love and Womankind Care. Wendy dives deep into her journey of creating products to improve vaginal health, emphasizing the crucial importance of a balanced vaginal microbiome. We discuss key topics like the role of osmolality, the surprising impact of many conventional products on your vaginal health, and her groundbreaking Bio-Match technology. Wendy also shares insights on the broader connections between vaginal issues and overall well-being, offering practical tips for maintaining a healthy microbiome. You won't want to miss this one!About our guest:Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Womankind Care. Strgar's commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women's health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Womankind Care, she has developed a quantitative microbiota panel and the most advanced and effective product technologies to stabilize vaginal microbiome health and has effected change in both osmolality and animal testing requirements at the FDA. Exclusive Offer: Get 20% off Good Clean Love products with code (askasextherapist20) Book A Quickie (micro coaching package) - Get Unstuck In Your Sex Life!Website - https://HeatherShannon.co RATE & REVIEW US!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. https://podfollow.com/AskASexTherapistThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of both Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Womankind Care. Strgar's commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women's health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Womankind Care, she has developed a quantitative microbiota panel and the most advanced and effective product technologies to stabilize vaginal microbiome health and has effected change in both osmolality and animal testing requirements at the FDA. In this episode, we cover: - why she founded Good Clean Love & Vaginal Biome Science - the science of the vaginal microbiome and its impact on women's health - why it's so taboo to talk about vaginal health - dealing with women's health being so under-researched and under-funded - the future of diagnostic tools for vaginal health ... and more! Until August 31st, 2025, use code IMPERFECTLYPAIGE10 to save 10% off your order! You can connect with her over on Instagram: @wendy.strgar Or check out her websites: goodcleanlove.com and vaginalbiomescience.com You can learn more about me by following on IG @imperfectlypaigewellness or by checking out my blog, freebies, and offers on my website: https://imperfectlypaigewellness.com Please share with #PaigeTalksWellness to help get the word out about the show - and join the Imperfect Health Fam over on Facebook.

In this enlightening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine is joined by the pioneering entrepreneur Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love, the leading organic brand for personal care products in the US. Together, they tackle the often-overlooked topic of sexual health and well-being, especially as we age. Wendy Strgar shares her journey from navigating the challenges of perimenopause and postpartum to becoming a trailblazer in sexual health innovation.   Discover the importance of maintaining a healthy sex drive and understanding vaginal health, particularly through menopause. Wendy introduces us to BioMatch, a revolutionary method used in Good Clean Love products to support the vaginal microbiome without disrupting its natural balance.   Dive into a candid conversation about the significance of self-care, intimacy, and embracing our bodies at every stage of life. Learn about the pitfalls of conventional lubricants, the science behind vaginal health, and why it's crucial to choose products that nurture your body's most sensitive areas.   This episode is packed with valuable insights, from the benefits of a balanced microbiome to the empowerment of understanding your own sexual response. Whether you're seeking to enhance your intimate life or simply want to feel good in your own skin, this conversation is a must-listen.  

Welcome to The Wholesome Fertility Podcast! Today, I'm addressing an important topic that has come up frequently in my office: fertility-friendly lubricants. Many people don't realize that certain lubricants can negatively affect sperm movement and reduce the chances of conception.   In this episode, I discuss the common issue of vaginal dryness, especially when using fertility medications like Clomid or Letrozole, and how this can be an added challenge for those trying to conceive. I also explore natural ways to boost cervical mucus production, including staying hydrated and making dietary adjustments to improve moisture levels in the body. Additionally, I'll be highlighting fertility-friendly lubricant brands such as Pre-Seed and Good Clean Love, and why choosing products that mimic natural cervical mucus is so crucial.    If you're trying to conceive, this information will help you optimize your chances and ensure you're not unknowingly using something that could hinder your fertility.   Takeaways: Avoid harmful lubricants: Most standard lubricants can be toxic to sperm or slow their movement, which can impact conception. Natural cervical mucus is ideal: Keeping hydrated and consuming foods rich in omega-3s and antioxidants like vitamin C can help increase your body's natural moisture levels. Fertility-friendly lubricants to consider: Products like Pre-Seed, Good Clean Love, and Premom are formulated to be sperm-friendly and closely mimic natural cervical mucus. Vaginal dryness and medications: Fertility medications such as Clomid and Letrozole may cause dryness, making it important to find safe solutions that support sperm health.     Check out Michelle's latest book here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility   For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   [00:00:00] Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. Today I'm going to be talking about something that I have not talked about yet, but it is an important topic because I've had a lot of people in my office come in and ask me about the specific topic. And a lot of times it is very important when it comes to fertility because People often don't realize that there are certain things that can actually be harming your fertility. So stay tuned because you're not going to want to miss this. So today I'm going to be talking about lubricants. This is actually a very common thing that people use lubricants and they don't realize that the majority of lubricants are actually not great for sperm. They're either toxic for sperm or they can impact how the sperm travels and slow down the traveling and fertilization of the egg. [00:01:00] So when it comes to fertility. It's a completely different ballgame, and it's really important to choose lubricants, if necessary, that are sperm friendly. So today I will be talking all about that. So first of all, I wanted to start out by saying, talking about why women can be dry, and sometimes it really is a cervical mucus thing, and And where it comes to cervical mucus, there are definitely things that you can do to impact cervical mucus naturally, but not just cervical mucus. It's also when taking certain fertility medications such as Clomid or Letrozole, those two medications can impact vaginal dryness as well. And this can be extremely frustrating when people are trying to conceive and women are having to have the difficulty and discomfort of vaginal dryness. And at the same time also timed [00:02:00] intercourse. So it kind of puts a whole other challenge to the whole challenging situation to begin with.   So according to fertility and sterility, Vaginal dryness has actually been reported in about at least 46 percent of all reproductive aged women, which is actually really high considering. So this is really important because when it comes to baby making, it's really important that a woman feels comfortable because if a woman is dry, it can cause more irritation. It can even cause bleeding. And we don't want that because when that's the case, then you're feeling more stress in really trying to conceive. So many times people will want to find lubricants and they'll find things that are over the counter or certain products that they don't realize are actually harming the sperm. So they're using this and I've had people come in and say that they've dealt with it. the discomforts of vaginal dryness[00:03:00] and didn't really realize, but for the whole time they've been trying and sometimes it's close to a year they've been using lubricants that are not necessarily great for the sperm and didn't even realize it. So this is why I find it so important in the podcast and in general to give information to people because many times nobody really tells you this stuff. You really think that, okay, what's the big deal? It shouldn't make a difference, but it really does. And the same thing also with figuring out the fertile window. All of these things are typically not things that you learn, not in school and oftentimes not even at the doctor's office. So it is really important to understand your body and understand really like how to optimize your fertile window and how to optimize your chances of conceiving and what those certain things are that can impact. that process. So like mentioned before, [00:04:00] a lot of these lubricants can impact sperm movement and impact how sperm is able to fertilize. And this can obviously be an issue because the sperm needs something that's similar to the cervical mucus, which is why the cervical mucus is so important because it It protects the sperm, but it also is created in a beautiful way to allow the sperm to move as fast as possible and most efficiently so that it is able to get to the egg and fertilize for conception.   Another thing that you want to look at is pH levels and if there's any chemicals in the lubricants that are harmful to sperm. So, ideally, you really want your own body's natural lubricant, which is cervical mucus. And there are a couple of things that you can do to improve that. And then I'll go over some other alternatives if that is not [00:05:00] working. But really what you want to do is increase your, in Chinese medicine speak, yin. Estrogen is a really important hormone in that process during the follicular phase that leads up to ovulation because estrogen is a very yin hormone. Yin is an aspect of the yin and yang that is more moist, more cooling, more feminine. So we want to bring in more moisture and we want to make sure that the body holds in that moisture. So there are definitely things that you can do to improve that and the first thing and it's the most obvious thing and I've seen it be the single handedly like the easiest way for people to improve cervical mucus is hydration. You would be shocked At how important it is to just hydrate because cervical mucus is majority is water. It really consists of water. And so if somebody is dehydrated and I've had a lot of people in the healthcare industry[00:06:00] that come in as patients, they just say they don't have time to drink. And I really push them on this because eventually they can actually shift that. It's just easier not to drink. So it's not that you can't drink. It's just that it. Tends to be easier and then it becomes a bad habit. So a lot of these people that are nurses, a lot of people that are dentists that are in the healthcare field don't really feel like they have an option. I work with them on that and they do change that. So it is possible. Anything's possible.   It's just a matter of putting a little more effort to get in the habit. We're just have water with you to just ensure that you're having it and also having water in the morning. , listen, you know, it might be a little inconvenient to have to go to the bathroom a couple of times extra, but it is really important and it really can impact your cervical mucus in a huge way. I've had people that have noticed vaginal dryness and that they've also had many times where [00:07:00]they were not seeing the same kind of cervical mucus that they used to see when they were younger. And all they did was increase the hydration. and that within a couple of months really shifted things and they started to see it. They actually saw when they wiped that they had more cervical mucus and more like egg white consistency on the peak days. So that is actually a very easy way to do this. And as a rule of thumb, you want to take whatever your weight is in pounds, take that number, divide that in half, and that amount in ounces is what you want you know, to drink every day. So say you're 120 pounds. So divide that by half, that's 60. So you take 60 ounces per day is the rule of thumb of water. And ideally you have that in containers that are not plastic. So either glass or stainless steel. And then also make sure to filter that [00:08:00] water. So you know, just kind of a side note, I always talk about that with my patients. So that's really, really important is to increase hydration and part of hydration also is not just water is from time to time to make sure that you're getting electrolytes as well. You also want healthy carbohydrates. So carbohydrates can also help and carbs can help the yin aspect of our body. So it helps your body absorb and , keep itself hydrated. So that you're able to retain a little bit more water because that water is important to retain in order to hydrate your body in many different ways, including cervical mucus. Another really important vitamin that impacts cervical mucus is actually vitamin C. And you can also increase citrus fruits in your diet. This is something that has been shown to improve. cervical mucus. So these are things that you want to do naturally. Ideally, if you could do things naturally, then you're using your own body's [00:09:00] natural lubricant, which is optimized for sperm health and to protect sperm and to help the chances of conception. So ideally you want to try to get it where your body's doing this. Another important antioxidant is vitamin E as well. And that can help regulate estrogen in your body.   You also want to get foods that are rich in omega 3s. Omega 3 fatty acids are really great for cervical mucus. And if you think about it, just oils in general, healthy oils. So, things like coconut oil that you're taking internally. I know some people use it physically, like as lubricant. I'm not a huge fan, but, Take things oils internally because when you're increasing those oils, which are very Yin substances, you're also improving your own body's ability to moisten itself. And you can also get, , those oils through nuts and [00:10:00] seeds, which are very rich in what we call in Chinese medicine, Jing. Jing is really fertile essence. It's really essence of the body. Okay. And if you think about seeds or nuts, they're basically seeds ready to sprout, which is ultimately like what egg and sperm are. So they're fertile, they're fertile by nature, and they have everything that they need and all the resources within it's the seed in order to fertilize and become fertile. So you want things in nature to borrow from so that it improves your own ability to fertilize as well, which of course is conception.   So, here are things to consider if you were to buy fertility friendly lubricants. So, you want to find something that's water based so that it doesn't decrease sperm motility  because that would be the most similar consistency to natural cervical mucus. You also want lubricants that are free[00:11:00] from parabens, fragrances, or any kind of chemicals, and ultimately to be the closest mimicking of natural cervical mucus.  And here are some brands that are the most fertility friendly. And the first one is precede fertility lubricant. You'll see that very often it's available on Amazon, many different places. And then also good clean love biogenesis fertility lubricant. Another one is conceived plus fertility lubricant. And there's also Nautilus, the lube lubricant. And there are many different ones that you'll see. You'll also see Lola, fertility friendly lube, penchant organic. So these are things that you want to definitely look up and make sure that it says fertility friendly. And I always recommend just do your own research and really look into it. Look at the [00:12:00] reviews and find what you think is best for you but ultimately, like I said before, the best thing that you can do is try to get your own natural lubricants going, especially during the fertile window. If you have that a little bit more than, And I also recommend having sex outside of the fertile window.   I often recommend that. And in that case, you don't have to worry quite as much. I still would use natural ones though, personally, because also when your body receives the sperm outside of the fertile window, then it will, lower its immunity so that you are able to receive the sperm because it's considered like an invader through the body.   So you're able to really lower the immune system, which typically would happen in the second part of the menstrual cycle, which is the luteal phase that you're able to receive the sperm. So the more access your body has, or the more interaction it has with a [00:13:00] sperm, even if it's outside of the fertile window into the luteal phase, the more it becomes open to receiving it. And another plus for that is just really being able to connect outside of the fertile windows so that there's no timing on it. And it really is something that you can put towards your relationship with your partner so you can have that connection. And ultimately that is such an important part of the whole process because I know so many people tell me.   And express how difficult it is to have to. put the pressure of timing and when they could do it. And when you open it up to more of a larger window outside of it, there's less added pressure and there's more time for connection. And as I mentioned this in my book, the way of fertility, which I highly recommend you check out because a lot of the things that I talk about are [00:14:00] all bundled up in there described perfectly because I repeat myself a lot. And this is one of the reasons I wrote the book is because I wanted to put all of my ideas and thoughts and all of my findings and lots of the information that I got from, , ancient wisdom and really the basis of Chinese medicine into a book where you can find it with exercises. But I talk about the connection between the partners and really having that connection because when you do have that connection and you really feel turned on, you will naturally also produce more natural lubricant.   So those are natural processes of the body, but it all starts with the mind. So a lot of it really starts psychologically and it's It's about connecting, opening the heart. So I talk a lot about that in the book. You can look at the episode notes to find out more on how to get that. And I will also list these fertility friendly lubricants that I mentioned in the episode[00:15:00] notes. And you can always reach out to me. on Instagram. I'm always there and my handle is at the wholesome Lotus fertility. If you have any questions you want to reach out, you can find me there. So thank you so much for tuning in today and I hope you have a beautiful day. 

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #290! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women's hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel “off” but no matter what you do, you can't seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain maximum energy in your life.  In today's episode, I interview Wendy Strgar on the topic of libido, sexual health, and the vaginal microbiome. Too many women are struggling with low libido and/or sexual dysfunction and aren't getting the true care they need from their doctors.  Wendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CIO of Good Clean Love and a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Good Clean Love products are sold internationally and endorsed by over 20,000 physicians nationwide for their safe and nontoxic ingredients. As a woman-owned B corporation, Good Clean Love prides itself on providing the most scientifically-advanced personal care products with patented Bio-Match® technology designed by leading scientists. An independent scientific study found Good Clean Love's line of personal lubricant to be one of the safest products of its class. Strgar serves as the CEO and Founder of Vaginal Biome Science, the bio technology sister company to Good Clean Love. VBS is pioneering new diagnostic technologies, expanding its Bio-Match product development and doing first of its kind clinical trials to better understand the Vaginal Microbiome and its impacts on many common women's health conditions.  Wendy has written two books on loving relationships and healthy sexuality. You can find them here. You can look into Good Clean Love products here. To learn more about the SYNC fitness program, click here. You will need access to the core program before moving into the monthly membership.  To learn more about virtual consults with our resident hormone health doctor, click here. If you feel like something is “off” with your hormones, check out the FREE hormone imbalance quiz at sync.jennyswisher.com.  To learn more about the SYNC Digital Course, check out jennyswisher.com.  If you're interested in becoming a SYNC affiliate and Certified Coach mentored by me, you can learn more here. To learn more about Hugh & Grace and my favorite 3rd party tested endocrine disruption free products, including skin care, home care, and detox support, click here. To learn more about the SYNC and Hugh & Grace dual income opportunity, click here. Let's be friends outside of the podcast! Send me a message or schedule a call so I can get to know you better. You can reach out at https://jennyswisher.com/contact-2/. Enjoy the show! Episode Webpage: jennyswisher.com/podcast 

Today, Rose Hamilton, founder of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Wendy Strgar, the founder of Good Clean Love—a brand leading the charge in women's health innovation. Wendy's passion for women's wellness is truly inspiring, and she shared some groundbreaking insights on how vaginal health is intricately linked to overall well-being. Our conversation touched on everything from the importance of the vaginal microbiome to the challenges women face in getting proper care. In this episode, Wendy opens up about her journey, the inspiration behind Good Clean Love, and the innovative steps her company is taking to improve diagnostics and treatment options for women.   Whether you're in the consumer goods industry or simply interested in women's health, this episode is packed with valuable information and actionable insights that you won't want to miss. **Key Moments:** - Wendy explains the critical role of the vaginal microbiome and its connection to overall health. - Discussion on why so many women are misdiagnosed with vaginal health issues and how this can be improved. - Insight into how Good Clean Love is pioneering safer, more effective products for women's health. - The innovative work of Vaginal Biome Science, Wendy's spin-off company, and its impact on diagnostics. - Wendy's advice for consumer brand decision-makers on how to better serve women's health needs. Join us in listening to this eye-opening episode and discover how you can make a difference in women's health and wellness. Let's dive into this important conversation! For more on Good Clean Love, visit:  https://goodcleanlove.com/   For more on Vaginal Biome Science, visit: https://www.vaginalbiomescience.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review. Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: Compass Rose Ventures - Advisor for CPG Brands: https://compassroseventures.com/ramon/ Compass Rose is offering “no-cost” CPG advice exclusively for the Founders and CEOs featured on The Story of a Brand Show and listeners. The calendar is limited, so book your one-on-one call (a $500 Value) with the Compass Rose team today. Visit using our unique link. Shopline - An All-in-One Commerce Solution for Brands: https://www.us.shopline.com/story Shopline is offering a complimentary three-month trial when you schedule a demo. Seamlessly manage multi-channel sales, create user-friendly websites, and drive conversions with targeted marketing. Ready to streamline operations and accelerate your business? Visit our unique link.

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Educator, Menopause Researcher, and Co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Wendy Strgar, a Loveologist  and founder of Good Clean Love, products for sexual health and hygiene. This is an excellent judgment-free conversation about having the best sex in our perimenopausal and menopausal years.Disclaimer: This podcast covers some explicit R-rated content, please make sure there are no kids around when listening to it.Morphus LinksMorphus Menopause Research Surveys: https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveys Libido Survey https://forms.gle/ggzonU7ncr4TFQx68 Ideas for future surveys and research. Send us an email at info@wearemorphus.comMorphus Pycnogenol https://bit.ly/3Dh6m74Morphus Omega-3T https://bit.ly/3rpSFjC Topic covered:Vaginal and sexual health in perimenopause and menopause  What inspired Wendy to start her companyHow you can achieve a great sex life in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Important message: we aren't less sexual as we ageThe mind-body connection around sex and how our past experiences can influence our experiences nowThe impact of pregnancy, nursing, and raising children on how one perceives sensations and their partner, as well as how their partner perceives them, and the changes that come with itWhat a "Loveologist" is, tips for learning how to love, how to receive and give love, and how to communicate better about our needsSexual fantasies and the role of inhibitionsVaginal microbiome and solutions for vaginal dryness, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis. What to look out for in vaginal lubricantsLinks mentioned during the interview:Good Clean Love https://bit.ly/3z9h6Gf Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide to Awakening Your Erotic Life by Wendy Strgar https://amzn.to/4e9glMe VaginalBiomeScience.com✅ Fill out our surveys & help further menopause RESEARCH

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's Website. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit at Good Clean Love.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, we talk to Wendy Strgar, Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, and Vaginal Biome Science. We discuss Wendy's companies, and what led her to create them, an Institute for Women's Health - will they or won't they - and the importance of getting to know your own vagina.Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioWendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a woman-owned B corporation and a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry.  She is also the founder and CEO of Vaginal Biome Science, a biotechnology company that develops vaginal microbiota-based therapies to protect and restore microbial health.  She was named in Top 25 Consumer HealthTech CEOs 2020  and has been recognized in the top 100 impact CEOs in 2022, 2021 and 2018.Strgar's commitment to innovation lead to the development of patented BioMatched technology for women's health. Strgar holds multiple US patents for Bio-Match technology, a leading scientific approach applying biomimicry to sexual health and hygiene products.Organization bioGood Clean Love products are distributed in more than 50,000 stores across the United States and Canada. As a leading sexual wellness brand, Good Clean Love products are found in top retailers such as Target, CVS, Kroger, Whole Foods Market, Walgreens and more. Its best-selling SKU is the #1 organic personal lubricant on the market.Under Wendy's leadership, Good Clean Love is a champion of sustainable business practices. In 2018, the company launched a carbon offset initiative; its flagship product, Almost Naked personal lubricant, became the first-ever Carbon Neutral intimacy product in the world. Good Clean Love is also one of the only personal care product brands whose products are packaged using bioplastic, a material made from recyclable sugar cane.Good Clean Love was included in the prestigious Inc 5000 awards in 2022.  FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Time Stamps[04:18] Wendy's background[16:50] Good Clean Love?[29:25] Microbiome Sequencing[34:03] Transfer of bacteria in same-sex relationships[38:31] Long term goal for Vaginal Biome Science[41:28] NIH[44:45] Getting involved with Wendy and Good Clean LoveEpisode ContributorsWendy StrgarLinkedIn: @Wendy Strgar Good Clean LoveWebsite: https://goodcleanlove.com/LinkedIn: @Good Clean LoveInstagram: @goodcleanloveTikTok: @goodcleanloveYouTube: @GoodCleanLove   Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights

It's been another year of major growth in the women's health innovation industry. In this annual end of year review with our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, we cover the major trends, wins, and challenges faced in 2023. We discuss societal shifts affecting our industry, review last year's predictions and see if they materialized, and make predictions for 2024. We look at the key industry influencers of 2023, investments, organizations, conferences, exits, startups that all shined this year and highlight ones to watch in 2024.We loved doing this episode to wrap up an incredible year for the podcast! Thank you for sticking with us throughout 2023, we can't wait to talk more about women's health innovation in 2024!Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Host bioDr. Brittany Barreto is a passionate advocate for advancing female health and wellness innovation. With a focus on building awareness, catalyzing investment and innovation, and providing data-driven insights and strategic advice, Dr. Barreto works tirelessly to positively impact women's lives.After earning her doctorate in Molecular and Human Genetics from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Barreto became a serial entrepreneur, most notably known for founding Pheramor, the world's first DNA-based dating app. She also served as a senior venture associate at Capital Factor and co-founded Coyote Ventures, gaining valuable experience in the investment space.Today, Dr. Barreto is a leading voice in the FemTech community. She hosts the FemTech Focus podcast, is a FemTech Forbes contributor, and founded FemHealth Insights, a boutique consulting firm with market research software specializing in women's health innovation.Episode SponsorGood Clean LoveWhen my vagina is feeling a little off–like a little out of balance–I go for Good Clean Love's Restore Moisturizing Vaginal Gel. It's made to help with vaginal dryness, itching and unusual odor; so it's my go-to before I feel like I should make a doctor's appointment. And I feel comfortable using it, because of their Bio-Match Technology. Good Clean Love's patented Bio-Match Technology taps into three factors that can maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome; which are osmolality, a healthy vaginal pH range and lactobacilli. Good Clean Love's products are iso-osmolar to help you retain moisture and not strip any away. They have a pH range of 3.5 to 4.5 so their products match your vaginal pH range. And they contain lactic acid to help maintain a healthy vaginal biome. Holiday travel and stress always throws me a little out of whack, so if you're like me, make sure to get yours before you travel! 10% off your first order using promo code FemTech. Shop products that are made to match your vaginal biome at goodcleanlove.com.FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Organizations featured (in alphabetical order):AIVF, Amboy Street Ventures, Aveta Medical, BD, Cranberry, Daye, Ema, Essence, Evvy, FathomX, FemTech Association Asia, FemTech Canada, FemTech France, FemTech India, Fermata, HERA Biotech, Hertility, HLTH, HyIvy Health, iSono Health, kegg, Magee Women's Institute,MedFemTech Congress, Midi Health, Milkify, MiM Fertility, MobileODT, Mosie Baby, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rosy, Unfabled, Vitala Globa, We Seek Care, Women of Wearables, Women's Health Innovation Summit (WHIS)Individuals featured (in order of feature):Rachel Bartholomew, Susan Stover, Lindsay Davis, Navneet Kaur, Oriana Kraft, Valentina Milanova, Gila Tolub, Jamie White, Joanna Strober, Priyanka Jain, Dr. Helen O'Neill, Dr. Natalie Getreu, Deirdre O'Neill, Carli Sapir, Hannah SamanoEpisode ContributorsDr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights ResourcesFemHealth Insights DatabaseFemHealth Insights Mentor NetworkFemHealth Insights Slack CommunityFemHealth Insights Deals Newsletter - Investor SignupFemHealth Insights Investor Newsletter - Founder/CEO Deal Submission FormAI Breast Cancer ArticleSilicon Valley Bank Report on Women's Health

In this episode, we talk to Jiwon Park, Founder of the SAIB & Co. We discuss the past, present and future of women's health in South Korea, how Korean culture has impacted the birth rate there, and unique challenges for femtech founders in Korea.Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioJiwon Park is an award-winning designer, serial entrepreneur, and educator. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design(RISD), was a Fulbright Scholar, and has over 15 years of experience in design.In 2018, Jiwon founded the sexual wellness company SAIB & Co. in Korea, after witnessing persistent misrepresentation and patriarchal stances towards women's sexual activities. Since then, she has dedicated herself fully to challenging these stereotypes and empowering women to embrace a positive attitude toward their own sexual health.Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey of founding SAIB, she served as an Assistant Professor at UT Austin in Texas.Organization bioSAIB & Co. is a Korea-born FemTech company providing women with safe-to-use contraceptives and intimate hygiene products helping them to maintain their sexual wellness. The brand name SAIB flips the word BIAS, signaling the company's mission to overturn negative and patriarchal biases toward women exercising sexual agency.Our female-friendly brand provides a safe space for women and delivers high-quality sexual wellness products using only healthy and natural ingredients.With our discreet yet stylish design and shame-free experience, SAIB aims to normalize the perception of sexual wellness, redefining them as a natural and healthy part of life.Episode SponsorGood Clean LoveWhat's in my nightstand? Well, one thing I can tell you is Good Clean Love's Almost Naked personal lubricant. It's a water-based lube made of organic aloe vera and designed to mimic my body's natural lubrication, all thanks to their Bio-Match Technology.Good Clean Love's patented Bio-Match Technology taps into three factors that can maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome; which are osmolality, a healthy vaginal pH range and lactobacilli. Good Clean Love's products are iso-osmolar to help you retain moisture and not strip any away. They have a pH range of 3.5 to 4.5 so their products match your vaginal pH range. And they contain lactic acid to help maintain a healthy vaginal biome.

The holidays are coming up, and it's not too late to get your stocking stuffers, like their travel-size Balance wash! 10% off your first order with promo code FemTech.Shop products that are made to match a vaginal biome at goodcleanlove.comFemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Time Stamps[05:52] Jiwon's background[08:20] Differences between US and Korean culture towards sex[11:22] SAIB & Co. [16:00] Response to the product in Korea[19:56] Unique challenges as a femtech founder in South Korea[25:30] History of women's health in South Korea[32:40] Women's attitudes[33:26] Changing attitudes in society[34:38] What would you change if you had a magic wand?[36:36] Fertility rates in South Korea[43:23] The future of SAIBEpisode ContributorsJiwon ParkLinkedIn: @Jiwon Park   SAIB & Co.Website: https://www.saib.co/LinkedIn: @SAIB & Co.Instagram: @saib.global, @saib.officialTwitter: @SAIBnCo Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights

In this episode, we talk to Katie Schubert, President and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, or SWHR. We discuss the 3 pillars of SWHR's work, the potential for an Institute for Women's Health and methods of increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials.Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioKathryn (Katie) Schubert joined the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) as President and CEO in April 2020. Under Katie's leadership, SWHR developed a strategic plan focused on fulfilling the organization's mission of promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women's health through science, policy, and education.She has served in multiple Board roles, including as Chair of the Board of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, advisor to the John E. Lewy Fund for Children's Health, and past president of Women in Government Relations. She previously worked for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), CRD Associates, and on Capitol Hill. She received her BA from Mary Washington College and her Masters of Public Policy from George Washington University. Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three children, and dog George.Organization bioThe Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is a national nonprofit and thought leader dedicated to promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women's health through science, policy, and education. Founded in 1990 by a group of physicians, medical researchers, and health advocates, SWHR is making women's health mainstream by addressing unmet needs and research gaps in women's health. Episode SponsorGood Clean LoveWhen my vagina is feeling a little off–like a little out of balance–I go for Good Clean Love's Restore Moisturizing Vaginal Gel. It's made to help with vaginal dryness, itching and unusual odor; so it's my go-to before I feel like I should make a doctor's appointment. And I feel comfortable using it, because of their Bio-Match Technology. Good Clean Love's patented Bio-Match Technology taps into three factors that can maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome; which are osmolality, a healthy vaginal pH range and lactobacilli. Good Clean Love's products are iso-osmolar to help you retain moisture and not strip any away. They have a pH range of 3.5 to 4.5 so their products match your vaginal pH range. And they contain lactic acid to help maintain a healthy vaginal biome.Holiday travel and stress always throws me a little out of whack, so if you're like me, make sure to get yours before you travel! 10% off your first order using promo code FemTech.Shop products that are made to match your vaginal biome at goodcleanlove.com.FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Time Stamps[04:26] Katie's background[08:32] What is SWHR?[13:44] Should there be an Institute for Women's Health at the NIH? [22:20] Is tech and investment involvement helping the conversation at Government level?[26:54] Organization pillars:  policy, science and education[30:38] SWHR Resources[33:25] Policy Pillar[29:20] Methods of getting lactating & pregnant women into clinical trials[42:15] Education Pillar[46:15] Upcoming Events and vision for the future of SWHRCall to Action!Don't forget to subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast, and leave us a review!Episode ContributorsKatie SchubertLinkedIn: @Kathryn Godburn Schubert Society for Women's Health ResearchWebsite: https://swhr.org/LinkedIn: @Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)Twitter: @SWHR Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.Join Rosalina and Shauna for this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Laila Agrawal, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Norton Cancer Institute who runs a sexual health clinic for women with cancer. This episode addresses the taboo topic of sexual health that affects previvors, survivors, and thrivers, regardless of relationship status. We dissect important topics encompassing the intricate interplay of biological, physiological, and social factors. We dismantle misconceptions and equip you with insights into enriching your sexual well-being to rediscover pleasure and intimacy and gain guidance on communicating your sexual health concerns with medical professionals. At the end of the episode, Dr. Agrawal answers questions from our Instagram community.Resources:-Vaginal moisturizer / Vulvovaginal moisturizers - Good Clean Love (with hyaluronic acid), Hyalogyn, Revaree-Water-based lubricants Good Clean Love, Luvena-Silicone-based lubricants - UberlubeEpisode Timestamps:[00:09:08] Why Is Women's Sexual Health Is Important?[00:12:39] Bio-Psycho-Social Model[00:14:15] The Effects of Your Sexuality For Previvors/Survivors/Thrivers[00:21:53] How to Initiate Conversations about Your Sexual Health[00:24:17] Questions to Ask Healthcare Providers About Sexual Health[00:25:40] Debunking Misconceptions Of Vaginal Estrogen[00:29:34] Non-Hormone Vaginal Moisturizer[00:31:26] Vaginal Moisturizer vs Lubricants [00:35:10] Sex Health Rapid Fire Round[00:38:23] Rediscovering Pleasure After Diagnosis[00:41:02] Pain With Penetration Is Not Always Caused By Dryness [00:43:46] Sex Therapist vs Pelvic Floor Therapist[00:46:26] Strategies To Maintain Healthy Relationships & Intimacy [00:48:54] Sexual Health Takeaways[00:50:36] Listener Questions AnsweredIf you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends. Help us reach more women by subscribing and rating us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.You can follow us on Instagram @TYFTSpodcast and email us at tyftspodcast@gmail.comIf you want to submit a quote about your breast cancer journey, visit the link below to submit one: Submit A Quote

In this episode, we talk to Lanna Last, Co-Founder and CEO of AIMA (pronounced “eh-ma”). We discuss why pain has been considered normal - or simply ignored - for so long, how CBD and CBG have been proven in pre-clinical studies to have an anti-inflammatory effect, and - believe it or not - the link between Art History and Women's Health!Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bioLanna is a queer ecofeminist and advocate for gynecological health. She started AIMA in 2019 in response to a lack of safe solutions for her period pain and has since led AIMA through IndieBio New York accelerator 2022-23, the incubator lab-2-launch at e@ubc, and Herstory for the top 30 female founders hosted by The51. Currently, Lanna is leading AIMA through a pre-seed fundraising round. Lanna is also on the board of Femtech Canada, and Endoville NY.Organization bioAIMA is empowering menstruators to manage their pain with freedom and dignity. AIMA has an LGBTQ+ female-led team, and has developed clinically tested patent-pending products for personalized period pain management. Their first OTC product, OVY is a vaginal suppository directing targeted high-dosage CBD and other active agents with proven pain relieving efficacy to reduce period pain and inflammation safely and effectively.Episode SponsorGood Clean LoveWhat's in our nightstand? Well, one thing we can tell you is Good Clean Love's Almost Naked personal lubricant. It's a water-based lube made of organic aloe vera and designed to mimic my body's natural lubrication, all thanks to their Bio-Match Technology.Good Clean Love's patented Bio-Match Technology taps into three factors that can maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome; which are osmolality, a healthy vaginal pH range and lactobacilli. Good Clean Love's products are iso-osmolar to help you retain moisture and not strip any away. They have a pH range of 3.5 to 4.5 so their products match your vaginal pH range. And they contain lactic acid to help maintain a healthy vaginal biome.The holidays are coming up, and it's not too late to get your stocking stuffers, like their travel-size Balance wash! 10% off your first order with promo code FemTech.Shop products that are made to match a vaginal biome at goodcleanlove.com.FemTech Focus Podcast bioThe FemTech Focus Podcast is brought to you by FemHealth Insights, the leader in Women's Health market research and consulting. In this show, Dr. Brittany Barreto hosts meaningfully provocative conversations that bring FemTech experts - including doctors, scientists, inventors, and founders - on air to talk about the innovative technology, services, and products (collectively known as FemTech) that are improving women's health and wellness. Though many leaders in FemTech are women, this podcast is not specifically about female founders, nor is it geared toward a specifically female audience. The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women's health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bioLed by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women's health market.Time Stamps[04:40] Lanna's background[05:01] Relation between art history and women's health[07:17] Laparoscopic surgery in Canada VS the US[09:31] Contraception and TIA[14:03] The Farm Bill[19:41] Studies on Pain[27:47] The Gender Pain Gap[32:25] The Pain Gap and Cannabis[48:51] Using AIMA products[51:46] Next for AIMA[52:18] Paid Period Leave Campaign[53:00] Affiliate Program  Episode ContributorsLanna LastLinkedIn: @Lanna LastTwitter: @last_lanna AIMA IncWebsite: https://www.femtechfrance.org/LinkedIn: @AIMA IncInstagram: @thisismyaimaTwitter: @thisismyaimaTikTok: @thisismyaima   Dr. Brittany BarretoLinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D.Twitter: @DrBrittBInstagram: @drbrittanybarreto FemTech Focus PodcastWebsite: https://femtechfocus.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocusTwitter: @FemTech_FocusInstagram: @femtechfocus FemHealth InsightsWebsite: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights ResourcesBecome an AIMA AffiliateCapitalizing on the Curse: The Business of MenstruationUse promocode FEMTECH10 for 10% off your first order with AIMA

Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love is back on the show today, and we are talking about how you can reconnect with sexual joy, and love when you are trying to conceive. So often, fertility patients feel overwhelmed, and their sex lives with their partner takes a hit. That can lead to feeling more isolated, alone, and without connection to the person you are growing your family with.⁠ ⁠ Wendy struggled to conceive for four years, and she understands what that can do to one's sex life. She has so many ideas to share with us about how to improve things: using good lube, enjoying the pleasure of being with your partner, and taking time to talk about what's going on instead of allowing things to get into a blaming stage.⁠ ⁠ I love having Wendy on the show, and I know you're going to love this conversation. ⁠ Tune in to this episode on Dr. Aimee's website.  You can learn more about Good Clean Love at their website. Purchase the Egg Whisperer TTC Kit on Good Clean Love. Watch this episode on YouTube.  Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon with a passion for comprehensive wellness in women's cancer care. She is a national leader in the development of opioid-sparing initiatives in breast cancer surgery and her research focuses on addressing the sexual side effects of cancer treatment and identifying disparities in patient-reported outcomes among Hispanic women with breast cancer. She speaks about the following:Navigating the healthcare system effectively as a cancer patientSpecific solutions to minimize the impact on your sexual healthCommon sexual health side effects & symptoms you may experience as a result of cancer treatments and solutions for eachDifferences between moisturizer and lube, when to use each, and what type to use especially if you have a hormone-sensitive cancerReferenced in the podcast & related episodes:Dr. Rojas' MUSIC (Menopause Eurogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic) ProgramDr. Kristin Rojas on YouTubeDr Rojas Recommended Vaginal Moisturizers and Lube: Revaree, Good Clean Love's Bionourish, HYALO GYN and Uberlube.We Are Women's HealthMore Episodes on Sexual Health More Episodes on Female Cancer Recommended Books on Navigating Cancer Recommended Books on Sexual Health "It's important to raise awareness about the impact of cancer treatment on sexual health, as there are interventions available and ways to address these concerns. There is hope for women to regain their sexual vitality and intimacy." - Dr. Kristin RojasIf you want to support this women's health podcast, leave a review for Fempower Health on iTunes or Spotify.Spread the awareness and share this episode with someone you know!Support and connect with our women's health community:Subscribe to the Fempower Health Podcast for new episodes every TuesdayVisit us online at www.fempower-health.com Sign up for our weekly newsletter for the latest announcements, news, and researchFollow us on Instagram,

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show Podcast, I am interviewing Wendy Strgar, the Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love. We are talking all about:

"When someone asks you a question, you have a window of opportunity to influence their thinking."

I had the pleasure of speaking with coach and sex educator Valerie Schrader. We discussed her journey through a traumatic childhood with a narcissistic mother, and how she turned her experiences into a career helping others heal from generational trauma. We explored the importance of somatic therapy and its connection to the body and the mind, as well as sacred sexuality and self-work. Valerie shared her self-guided healing program, which allows individuals to work through their trauma at their own pace and the importance of meeting people where they are in their healing journey. We also touched on promoting open conversation and continuing the dialogue around these important topics. You can learn more about Valerie at valerieschrader.com or on her podcast Sensual Power. Please Visit WhatExcitesUs.com to check out our links to UberLube, Good Clean Love and Patreon. You can catch up on past episodes there too!

Today on the podcast, I'm delighted to be speaking to Dr. Lucky Sekhon, or as many of her patients call her, Dr. Lucky. She is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, a large New York City based IVF center. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and moved to NYC to complete her OB/GYN residency training. We're going to be talking about genetic testing & fertility, and everything you need to know before trying to conceive.   Genetic testing can sound kind of intimidating to people, and it shouldn't be! Genetics play a huge role in our fertility, and like I always say, “the more you know, the better things will go.” Dr. Lucky is here to tell us more about it. I feel lucky ;-) to have her on the show, and so honored that she's here to share her wisdom with us. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's Website. Get Dr. Aimee's brand new Conception Kit at Good Clean Love.   Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Wendy Strgar is an author and an award-winning social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Wendy started Good Clean Love in her kitchen almost 20 years ago and has since grown it into a multimillion dollar, certified B-Corporation. Wendy's mission in life is to increase the quality and quantity of healthy, loving, relationships in the world. Married for over 34 years, her daily life has always been the laboratory for her work.   We cover a ton of different topics in this fantastic conversation with her. She talks about the inspiration behind starting Good Clean Love, how she's managed to nurture a 34+ year marriage, the importance of cultivating a fulfilling sex life for yourself, taking care of your sexual health, and advice for tapping into your sexual self... She also shares a lot of her personal stories and relationship journey as well.   As you can imagine... ALL of these pieces of her life are very interlinked and tied to what Good Clean Love stands for. It's an incredible conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!   In addition to serving as Good Clean Love's CEO, Wendy is a popular blogger, host of the renowned Dear Sex Podcast and author of two books. Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide To Awakening Your Erotic Life and Love that Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy. A sexual health educator and loveologist, Wendy is the featured writer at the award-winning blog, Making Love Sustainable. Her writing has been featured on Eco Salon, Care2, The Huffington Post and Elephant Journal, among many others.   To save 10% off your order at Good Clean Love, use the offer code EMMA at check out!   Check out the full show notes here.   Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Skip the ads and sign up for the Premium Feed!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! Click here to join our upcoming Virtual Meet and Greets! $10 Off - Online STI Testing https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/  

INTERVIEW: This week the incredible Wendy Strgar is BACK on Bedside. Wendy is the founder behind Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic and CLEAN intimate care industry, and we're talking EVERYTHING you'd ever wish to know about vaginal microbiome health. Most importantly, what products and ingredients you should (and shouldn't) be putting in and around your genitalia. As you'll hear, your vaginal microbiome has everything to do with conditions like chronic UTIs, Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), and even as Wendy is currently researching with her team, links to certain cancers and climates for STIs. Same goes for your rectal biome! On this episode, we cover just how harmful some of the most common sex products available on the market are, and what you should be looking out for when it comes to your optimal wellbeing.  On this episode we cover:Pheromones + ScentEverything about your vaginal microbiomeVaginal Biome ScienceHarmful + Safe IngredientsBehind GCL's product developmentBest Lubes Where the sexual wellness category is headingMentioned Resources:healthcare@goodcleanlove.com (Wendy's vetted doctor resource) Vaginal Biome Science Previous episode with Wendy: Awakening Your Sex and Love LifeMindful Intimacy Card Game by Wonderlust — USE discount code: BEDSIDE at checkout! Connect with Bedside:@thebedsidewww.thebedside.coConnect with Wendy Strgar:https://www.wendystrgar.com/Book: Sex That Works & Love That Works Product: Good Clean LoveOFFER: Mindful Intimacy Card Game by Wonderlust — USE discount code: BEDSIDE at checkout! Be sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend! It makes the world of a difference one listener at a time

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For those of you who didn't get to attend the live show in person, here's the full episode:) We start with a lovely intro from our beloved HK & Rose. :') Then, we went into a lovely story time with Niki that spurred many fun convos!! It got a little chaotic, and some of us got a little drunk, but we had SO much fun and we're so grateful we got to meet some of our fans & listeners. HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS for helping us make this show happen! Peepshowtoys.com Use code DTFAM for 10% off some beautiful sensation toys, or vibesss. Peepshow sponsored the d*ck challenge between HK and Niki (def go to Youtube for this part of the episode) Goodcleanlove.com Use code DOUBLE20 for 20% off & get yourself some QUALITY lube. Firstroundsonme.co go back to *real* dating. This is an amazing new dating app taking over the field! Bellesa Another wonderful toy brand we love!! Bellesa sponsored our prizes for audience participation! Many attendees left with some lovely pleasure vibes. ;) afterglow Your new GO TO p*rn site!! Ethical p*rn, advice columns, pleasure exercises, they have it ALL. The Hive LA an amazing LA hair salon that has supported Steff from day 1. Please go check them out! & of course, a big shoutout to our drink sponsors Liquid Death, Onda, Bev, June Shine, & Pink Agua!! PLEASE GO FOLLOW OUR BACK UP IG @camiandniki UNTIL OUR MAIN ACCT RETURNS :')

Today on the podcast I'm chatting with Mackie Swan, the CEO of Woo More Play. Mackie is one hell of a powerhouse who has helped define and put on the map some of the largest brands in the sexual wellness category. Today she joins me on Bedside to chat all things sex, intimacy, routines, and product! Have you ever wondered how you can begin to tap into your playful side?  Loosen up around sex (get out of your head)? Mackie has the answers! Honestly, this chat was just a blast. You're going to love Mackie, you're going to love Woo, and if you're not already familiar I can't wait to introduce you to this incredible brand and mission. We cover: Play + connecting with your inner childEverything you need to know about lubeVibrators are your BFF Sexual expression (in & out of the bedroom)Scheduling sex + sexting CBD + WMP's biggest finding around stressSexual wellness routines Mentioned Resources: Woo More Play Products: CBD Pen (sold out!)VibezLove Oil LubeNightcap Dripstick (on Mackie's bedside table) USE code: BEDSIDE15 FOR 15% OFF ALL PRODUCTS! Mackie and her team were so generous to give listeners a discount code.Oh and if you've gotten this far in the description, I'd PERISH if you left a rating or review. Even a post to your IGS or text to a friend! It all makes an impact and means the world to getting episodes like this into as many ears as possible. 

Major topics covered— Caring for your sexual body Caring for your sexual body does not require a partner! That is something that you have ownership of. You are a sexual woman whether or not you are sharing sex with a partner. It is so much easier to maintain vaginal health than it is to recover vaginal health. Maybe just start with some proactive vaginal hydration every week. This is about health in your body. Our urinary system, our vulva (outside), our vagina (inside), and the pelvic floor muscles are all impacted by the loss of estrogen in our systems. Using a full-sized vibrator with penetration at least twice a week to promote blood flow to the vagina will help maintain vaginal health, in the flexibility, in the length of its accommodation, and in the circumference of the accommodation. Listen to your body and be proactive! If you have painful intercourse, hydrate for at least two weeks, then move to dilation. Vaginal moisturizing/hydration (hydrates the tissue and promotes vaginal health) Vaginal estrogen Oral estrogen Oral estrogen combined with a non-hormonal gel Non-hormonal (hyaluronic acid products Traci recommends: Hyalo Gen Revaree Gynatrof Dilation (work) / Vibrators (fun) If sex is painful, go for a dilator Traci likes the Dr. Laura Berman Intimate Basics - Dilator Set Vibrators can be used to promote blood flow, to relax the muscles, and for pleasure Start simple until you can figure out what you like. https://www.rosetoy-official.com/ is the website mentioned, but it's certainly not the only one! Lubricants (reduces friction) - Traci recommends the following lubes Water-based lubes: Good Clean Love, Enchanted Rose, Velvet Rose Silicone-based lubes aren't recommended—they can degrade a vibrator so don't use together. Hybrid lubes: Naked Silk, Wet Gold Vaginal pH Prevention (these things will maintain a healthy environment in the vagina): Probiotics (research the biome's relationship to the vagina), vaginal estrogen, hyaluronic acid When you have recurrent bacterial infections in your vagina, Traci prescribes boric acid. Please don't use products that have fragrances! Urethral prolapse Can be caused by a combination of loss of estrogen, chronic constipation, overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, weak pelvic floor muscles, pelvic trauma. Typical treatment plan Vaginal estrogen Hydration of vaginal walls with dilation Pelvic floor therapy to strengthen muscles Use of Cialis in women FDA hasn't been approved for women. Option is to use cuddle cream / scream cream. It's easy. Put it where you want it without systemic effect. Vaginal exams Pediatric speculums are available if you are concerned about adult-sized speculums Feel free to ask if you can remain clothed to have a conversation with your gynecologist before your exam. Great idea! Advocate for yourself! Women's Healthcare Provider Worksheet Download here – https://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ Medications and sex All the meds that impact the central nervous system may impact you sexually. SSRIs have a pretty high impact on desire (diminished or inability to orgasm OR persistent genital arousal). SSRIs approved to treat depression are Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Pexeva, Zoloft. Play with the timing of your meds See if you can lower the dosage Some anti-depressants that have fewer sexual side effects: Wellbutrin, Remeron, Viibryd, Trintellix     NOTE: Links shown are informational only and are not indicative of the only pricing available. Please rely on your own research.   ABOUT Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Our largest breast cancer support group is our Sex After Breast Cancer community on Facebook. Every month, our community of thousands from across the world grows, each woman searching for solutions to the issues they are experiencing after a breast cancer diagnosis. And we have answers! Dozens of professionals have joined our Contributing Experts team to educate the women in our community. Our current Contributing Experts have impressive credentials— Board-Certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist Medical Doctor—OB/GYN, Rosy Wellness Founder Certified Sexuality Counselor, Practice Clinician, RN Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Sex Therapist Occupational Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Clinical Sexuality and Intimacy Educator Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Health Specialist Holistic Therapist, Certified Grief Facilitator Medical Doctor—OB/GYN Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Specialist Life Coach/Relationship Expert Board-Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Internal and Obesity Medicine Specialist Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath E-RYT 500 Master Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Therapist, Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner Certified Lymphatic Therapist Clinical Thermographer Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Cancer Exercise Specialist Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Doctor of Pharmacy, Healthcare Cost Consultant Clinical Sleep Educator Licensed Acupuncturist Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Professional Coach, RN Each week one or more of our experts joins us for Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! inside the private Facebook group. If you can't join us live, you can always catch each episode on our podcast. 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In today's episode we discuss the five love languages, how to use them, and why misunderstandings may be causing tension in your relationship. See show notes: https://thewtftrimester.com/2022/05/16/how-the-5-love-languages-can-create-a-happier-relationship/ Sponsored by: Good Clean Love https://goodcleanlove.com/?rfsn=4241910.b1662d Want to find more clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in your life and relationship? I can help you get there. Schedule a free coaching exploration call with me: https://bit.ly/wtfchels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewtftrimester/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewtftrimester/support

May is National Masturbation Month!  Its cumming out day was May 7, 2015, and since then has taken over the entire month.  Join us for information on health reasons, techniques, setting the mood, erotic fiction, and stories!   SHOW NOTES: Health Benefits of MasturbatingGetting Out of the RutTechniques, Diagrams, VideosErotic AudioErotic LiteratureSetting the Mood Techniques:https://www.omgyes.com/en/?hv=2https://celebsroulette.com/videos/6073/alba-masturbation-techniques/?play=true Erotic Fiction/Stories:https://www.literotica.com/https://lustery.com/pov/category/eroticaSetting the Mood and Oils:Massage OilsGood Clean Love Sex Playlist on Spotify Death Grip Syndrome:https://www.forhims.com/blog/death-grip-syndrome Where to find us:Website: http://SwingerUniversity.comE-mail: SwingerUniversity@gmail.comSend us your questions: https://swingeruniversity.com/contact/TikTok: https://TikTok.com/SwingerUniversityTwitter: https://twitter.com/SwingerUPodcastInstagram: @swingupodcastYouTube: YouTube.com/c/SwingerUniversityPodcast Get Kasidie Full Membership for 30 days FREE*Some links may contain affiliate links!Support the show

Today on Double Teamed, Cami and Niki celebrate Threesome Day! Yey! And since this day is worth celebrating, we collaborated with Good Clean Love to help answer some questions from people getting curious about having a threesome, wanting to start having one but unsure how to start, and those who are already in one and want to spice things up some more! For your next purchase at goodcleanlove.com use this discount code: DOUBLE20 for 20% off! Our Patreon page is coming soon! Also, check out our Linktree page. Listen Up: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Who wants to have outdoor sex? 09:47 March 3rd is threesome day! 12:29 How should a monogamous couple approach a threesome? 23:05 How should couples choose a partner? 31:08 Tips for an enjoyable threesome 36:14 How do you start a threesome? 40:19 The acronyms you should know about Follow Us on: Instagram TikTok Twitter

Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon with a passion for comprehensive wellness in women's cancer care. She is a national leader in the development of opioid-sparing initiatives in breast cancer surgery and her research focuses on addressing the sexual side effects of cancer treatment and identifying disparities in patient-reported outcomes among Hispanic women with breast cancer. She speaks about the following: Navigating the healthcare system effectively as a cancer patient Specific solutions to minimize the impact on your sexual health Common sexual health side effects & symptoms you may experience as a result of cancer treatments and solutions for each Differences between moisturizer and lube, when to use each, and what type to use especially if you have a hormone-sensitive cancer If you liked this episode and you're feeling generous, don't forget to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! Referenced in the podcast & related episodes: Dr. Rojas' MUSIC (Menopause Eurogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic) Program Dr. Kristin Rojas on YouTube Dr Rojas Recommended Vaginal Moisturizers and Lube: Revaree, Good Clean Love's Bionourish, HYALO GYN and Uberlube. The Ohnut: Use code Fempower7 for $7 off Sexual Health Products recommended by experts, including Dr Rojas. We Are Women's Health Spotify Playlists: Female-Related Cancer and Sex Ed Fempower Health Recommended Products for Thyroid Disease And be sure to: Follow Fempower Health on Instagram for updates and tips. Follow the podcast and tell your friends! Shop the Fempower Health store, which has many products discussed on the podcast.   **The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions.  Contains affiliate links

Let's learn about lube! GoodCleanLove owner Wendy Strgar and I talk a little history, some science, and hear feedback on why people love or loathe using personal lubricants.Timestamps:1:00 she created a lube to fix her own problems4:00 the science of lube7:00 you are what you eat10:00 gut health and vaginal health13:00 a lot of people with vaginas experience mysterious irritation16:00 hybrid lubes - what are they?20:00 silicone lube can be fun or give you an infection or stain24:00 why do you use lubricant? Or not?27:00 rushing your sex isn't helpful32:00 does chewing tobacco increase chance of infection from oral?37:00 performance anxiety impacts people42:00 on heating-type lubricants46:00 have realistic sexpectations 52:00 dont use most lubes if you're trying to get pregnant56:00 kissing can indicate compatibility59:00 FDA requirements

Today on Double Teamed, Cami and Niki talk about lessons learned. Can you date monogamous people if you're non-monogamous? Niki really committed to testing out that theory this year. Let's recap it.    Happy Holidays to our Double Teamed Fam! We thank you for this wonderful year of support and can't wait to catch you in January 2022. Stay safe, and stay kinky… (or vanilla, whatever moves you!).   Listen Up: 00:00 Intro 01:49 A first date on a camping site? 02:49 A year with a lot of lessons learned 05:06 When women became a property to men 09:45 Relationship as an escalator rather than taking the stairs 15:48 Code names for the people you date 20:41 “I would never want you because you've been run through.” Ugh! 21:47 Make men think it's their idea first 26:59 This guy with so much mutable energy 35:09 Picking up coping mechanisms from your relationships 44:43 The age most men want to have children 49:16 Let's pop up some more Libra babies 51:57 Have hard conversations as soon as they arise 53:25 Get her some Good Clean Love vaginal wash   Follow Us on: Instagram TikTok Twitter

Today on Double Teamed, Cami and Niki welcome Wendy Strgar, the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love - a brand that helps improve reproductive health and sexual pleasure since 2003. Starting in her kitchen back in 2003, Wendy founded Good Clean Love after hearing from many women about, and experiencing for herself, the painful side effects of using petrochemical-based hygiene and intimacy products.   What can help you enjoy sex a lot more? Clitoral orgasms and the right products. Yes, work on that clit for maximum pleasure. This is what Wendy shares with us as she continuously enjoys sex with her husband of 40+ years. She also dives deep into the science behind the good and bad lubes, why some intercourse is painful, the best form of vaginal stimulation, and how one should practice sexual liberation.   For your next purchase at goodcleanlove.com use this discount code: DOUBLE20 for 20% off!   Listen Up:   00:00 Intro 01:05 The most common misconception about lube 06:40 Safety in sex  07:47 Sexual traumas can prevent you from lubricating 09:19 Getting BV from a single use of the wrong lube 13:22 What is a good lube formulation? 21:17 Ask yourself where the money is going 22:43 How it affects the vaginal biome   26:25 Some women suffer from vaginal discomfort daily 27:27 Look out for uncircumcised men 30:48 Go for a clitoral orgasm first 34:09 How do you wake up your arousal? 37:31 Sexual liberation is being responsible for your sexual desire 40:47 Are you losing the ability to have sex? 49:31 Love oils and aphrodisiac scents 56:06 The way we use sex on people 59:21 The Transcendent Sex by Jenny Wade   Follow Us on: Instagram TikTok Twitter   You can find Good Clean Love on: Website Facebook YouTube Pinterest Instagram   You can find Wendy on: Website Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Omnisend, and Gorgias**   “To expand the experience and awareness of love in the world” is the mission of Good Clean Love. In the first part of this Feature, we have Wendy Strgar, Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love. This women-owned consumer brand focuses on revolutionizing sexual health and feminine hygiene. In the beginning, Wendy wore all the hats and did it all from her kitchen. She admits she's not a great business person but instead gives credit to the incredible team of women around her. She also never used money as a metric for success or business; instead believes in good energy, karma, and fulfilling her mission. In this episode, Wendy speaks on: * Gratefulness for her team * Why she started the brand * A Legacy of love * Divers for growth * Why Overnight success is a myth * Traits that helped her be successful * The Early Days * Her business & personal journey Join Ramon Vela and Wendy Strgar as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Good Clean Love, visit: https://goodcleanlove.com/ * This episode was brought to you by MuteSix. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode was brought to you by Omnisend. Omnisend is an e-commerce marketing platform that goes above and beyond regular email campaigns - so you can start increasing your sales, not your workload. With Omnisend, you'll be launching pre-built e-commerce automation in no time, as well as intuitively segmenting customers and even trying out SMS or push notifications - all from the same platform. The best part? Omnisend provides an immediate boost to your revenue while staying as comfortable as drag & drop email building - with automated emails averaging up to 40% of total email revenue. Join Hallmark, Duke Cannon, and 50,000 other high-growth brands who choose Omnisend to grow their e-commerce businesses on autopilot. Start your 14-day free trial today. No credit card is required. Visit https://www.omnisend.com/sob/ * This episode is also brought to you by Gorgias. Did you know that loyal customers are 9x more likely to convert compared to first-time shoppers? That's why exceptional customer service is so important for your retention & growth. I recommend using Gorgias. Gorgias combines all your communication channels, including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone, into one platform and gives you an organized view of all tickets. This saves your support team hours per day and makes managing customer orders a breeze. Go to gorgias.com to book a demo and mention the Story of a Brand podcast for two months free.

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Omnisend, and Gorgias**   “We were born to figure out how to love and how we can be lovable,” says Wendy Strgar, Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love. This women-owned consumer brand focuses on revolutionizing sexual health and feminine hygiene. In part 2, Wendy tells us that it's hard to love people, but it's love that holds everything together. For Wendy, money is decimal, while caring is quantum. Good Clean Love is just going to keep working on behalf of women's health and behalf of this magical, mysterious force of love in the universe. She talks about: * How Consumers force change * Moment of reckoning in our culture * Innovation in a fertility lubricant * Their goal of creating effective solutions * Holding business and personal balance * Info on her books and blogs Join Ramon Vela and Wendy Strgar as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Good Clean Love, visit: https://goodcleanlove.com/ * This episode was brought to you by MuteSix. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode was brought to you by Omnisend. Omnisend is an e-commerce marketing platform that goes above and beyond regular email campaigns - so you can start increasing your sales, not your workload. With Omnisend, you'll be launching pre-built e-commerce automation in no time, as well as intuitively segmenting customers and even trying out SMS or push notifications - all from the same platform. The best part? Omnisend provides an immediate boost to your revenue while staying as comfortable as drag & drop email building - with automated emails averaging up to 40% of total email revenue. Join Hallmark, Duke Cannon, and 50,000 other high-growth brands who choose Omnisend to grow their e-commerce businesses on autopilot. Start your 14-day free trial today. No credit card is required. Visit https://www.omnisend.com/sob/ * This episode is also brought to you by Gorgias. Did you know that loyal customers are 9x more likely to convert compared to first-time shoppers? That's why exceptional customer service is so important for your retention & growth. I recommend using Gorgias. Gorgias combines all your communication channels, including email, SMS, social media, live chat, and phone, into one platform and gives you an organized view of all tickets. This saves your support team hours per day and makes managing customer orders a breeze. Go to gorgias.com to book a demo and mention the Story of a Brand podcast for two months free.

Today on the podcast I'm in conversation with Wendy Strgar. An award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Wendy started Good Clean Love in 2003 after hearing from many women about, and experiencing for herself, the painful side effects of using petrochemical-based hygiene products. Wendy also is the author of Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide To Awakening Your Erotic Life where she shares her insights as sexual health educator and loveologist on the topics of love and how to establish an incredible sex life. On the show today we chat about Wendy's personal story and how she not only built her company from the ground up, but used inspiration from her own personal and intimate life to help facilitate others to achieve the same evolution of orgasmic living.We Cover:Sexual satisfactionRelational chemistrySexpectationsOutercourse vs IntercourseCommodification of sex Keep up with Bedside:@thebedsideThe ResourceConnect with Wendy Strgar:https://www.wendystrgar.com/Book: Sex That Works & Love That Works Product: Good Clean LoveBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!

What’s toxic for a vagina is toxic for your rectum! Iso-osmotic lubricants (like those formulated by Wendy Strgar, founder and CEO Good Clean Love,) prevent transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, don’t damage vaginal and anal tissues, and increases arousal.  Getting lube savvy includes learning about the vaginal microbiome, helping you better show up for intimate partners with awareness and support, and by nature learn about your own absorptive and delicate anal microbiome. . Wendy is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, loveologist, and sex educator whose work has helped thousands of people reclaim their passion and heal their relationships. Tune into her newest project: the podcast “Dear Sex,” where she facilitates conversations with experts, researchers, and practioners that explore the human relationship to sex and answer letters from listeners.

We had the lovely opportunity to sit down with Wendy Stragar, CEO of Good Clean Love, to hear about her company and experience with clean products we all can benefit from. Good Clean Love sells all natural feminine hygiene and organic products with incredible science behind it. Wendy started the company about 18 years ago and has been sharing her knowledge with the world ever since.

In Part 2 of our interview with the incredible Wendy Strgar Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love we dove into all things, sex, pleasure,  and relationships, and even a little about sex education.  Along with being a mother of 4, the CEO of Good Clean Love Wendy is a sexologist, blogger, podcaster,  and author of 2 amazing books that can be found below Don't Forget to Rate, Review and Subscribe!   Making Love Sustainable Blog  Dear Sex Podcast Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide to Awakening Your Erotic Life Love that Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy Other Books Mentioned in this Episode:  Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of STDS Your Brain on Sex: How Smarter Sex Can Change Your Life   Good Clean Love Products Mentioned In this Episode:  Bio Genesis Fertility Friendly Lube Indian Spice Massage Oil Biomatch Products  In celebration of our 1 year POD-iversary  We want to offer some EXCLUSIVE Discount codes to our loyal fans!  THE DON'T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH PODCAST SEXUAL POSITION GUIDE  Discount Code: BUSHIE15 for 15% off    TO BIRTH AND BACK  Discount Code: BUSHIE15 for 15% off  ENJOY! FOLLOW THE POD Dont Beat Around the Bush Podcast Facebook Don't Beat Around the Bush Instagram FOLLOW US  Addie's Instagram Neume Physio Facebook Hayley's Instagram   We so appreciate you using our affiliate links when able! It helps us be able to both support amazing brands we love, but also support more bushes!    TOP ORGANICS has offered DBATB an affiliate the code BUSHPOD at checkout will get you 25% off your order at TOP ORGANICS Amazon Storefront This podcast participates in the Amazon Associates Program and links in the show notes redirect to Amazon.com. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.     Music by Blockhead on Soundcloud @blockhead1  

Addie and Hayley do a quick little "prune" - see what we did there? In this minisode we talk a little about our personal approach to therapy, review our last episode with Dr. Amanda Olson, look forward to our next interview with CEO of Good Clean Love, Wendy Strgar, and get an update on Addie's husband's "Big O" issues.  We hope you enjoy!    Check out Intimate Rose Link HERE For 5$ off your order at Intimate Rose     In celebration of our 1 year POD-iversary  We want to offer some EXCLUSIVE Discount codes to our loyal fans!  THE DON'T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH PODCAST SEXUAL POSITION GUIDE  Discount Code: BUSHIE15 for 15% off    TO BIRTH AND BACK  Discount Code: BUSHIE15 for 15% off  ENJOY! FOLLOW THE POD Dont Beat Around the Bush Podcast Facebook Don't Beat Around the Bush Instagram FOLLOW US  Addie's Instagram Neume Physio Facebook Hayley's Instagram   We so appreciate you using our affiliate links when able! It helps us be able to both support amazing brands we love, but also support more bushes!    TOP ORGANICS has offered DBATB an affiliate the code BUSHPOD at checkout will get you 25% off your order at TOP ORGANICS Amazon Storefront This podcast participates in the Amazon Associates Program and links in the show notes redirect to Amazon.com. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.     Music by Blockhead on Soundcloud @blockhead1

In this episode we engage in a candid conversation about sex, lubrication and caring for our vaginal biome with CEO & founder of "Good Clean Love" intimacy products, Wendy Strgar. Wendy offers honest insights about what she learned when trying to make sex more pleasurable in a time where there were no "natural" lubricants while trying to save her marriage!! She also speaks about why what is in your lubricant matters inside and out!!! Listen and share because your sacred vagina matters!!!!!  Lets bring healthy SXY sex back into the bedroom friends! Naturally! 

The episode is with Lindsey Roberts, the founder of "Break Free From Chronic Pain", a virtual summit with a wide variety of incredible practitioners and speakers. Lindsey shares with us how she overcame a long battle with chronic migraines, which eventually led her to starting this summit so that she could help others heal as well. You can check out the summit here: https://www.mindbodykitchens.com/breakfree Lindsey's Recommended Resources: - Heal Your Body, Louise Hay - When the Body Says No, Gabor Mate - A Manual for Developing Humans, P.M.H. Atwater - The Biology of Belief, Dr. Bruce Lipton - Healing Trauma, Dr. Peter Levine - Psych-K.com (retraining the subconscious & getting out of a limited mindset programming) -flowhealingarts.org (somatic experiencing) - renatenovak.com (somatic experiencing) - unergi.com (body psychotherapy) ________ This episode is sponsored by Good Clean Love. To receive 10% off your first order, use the code "Hannah10" at checkout on www.goodcleanlove.com ________ Follow The V Hive: INSTAGRAM - @thevhive TWITTER - @thevhive_ FACEBOOK - @thevhivemedia WEBSITE - www.thevhive.com

Have you ever wondered what a Pelvic PT uses for treatment? Like, does everyone need a set of vaginal weights, or an insertable wand to release tight muscles? And electric stimulation for the pelvic floor... what the what?!In today's episode, Blair and I talk about some common tools that you might find in a pelvic PT's toolbox, and who they might help and why. 1:39 Lube, knowing the differences between the three types of lube and the pros and cons of each. Brands we love: Good Clean Love, Uber Lube, Desert Harvest. More lube options here.9:24 Arousal Nonconcordance, Wet = aroused, right? Not as often as we are led to believe, hormones play a huge part, especially for postpartum moms. I highly recommend EVERYONE read the book: Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. 16:21 Vaginal Weights/Yoni Cones, Intimate Rose is a great brand22:49 Pelvic Wands, vibrating and regular31:56 Dilators37:25 the Ohnut, can help control depth of penetration during intercourse 39:16 Squatty Potty45:09 Splinting for Prolapse52:48 Pessaries 61:25 E-Stim & Biofeedback70:43 Bladder Pads vs Menstrual Pads, what's the difference*Disclaimer* neither Blair nor I are in any way sponsored by any of these companies/products. We are just providing, with our best knowledge, information that you should consider but not take as medical advice.We covered a lot of stuff here, but if we missed something you have questions about - reach out and ask! Connect with Blair:www.pregnancyandpostpartumpt.comInstagram: @pregnancy_and_postpartum_ptFacebook: Pregnancy and Postpartum PTConnect with Annie:www.fullbloomwellness603.comInstagram: @fullbloomwellness603Facebook: Full Bloom WellnessQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to be on the show? Email me at thepostpartumrevolutionpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/thepostpartumrevolution)

What the hell is a vaginal biome and why is it so important? You may have heard about drinking kombucha or taking probiotic supplements to regulate/ balance your PH. However, what does that really mean? In this episode I am joined by Wendy, owner of the all natural wellness company @GoodCleanLove. Wendy is a hub of information and I am so glad that I am able to bring her onto my show. You can expect for us to dive into the more scientific components of our vaginal health and products that can help us sustain a healthy vaginal biome. Please make sure to share this episode with your friends to help us normalize the natural conditions that occur within a women’s body in our bodies This episode is for you if you: - Have a dermatology issue around your vulva - Have or know someone with reoccurring BV, Yeast infections, etc. - Want to learn more bout the vaginal biome and the way your vagina regulates itself - Want to hear two women candidly and transparently discussing women’s sexual and reproductive health Quote from the show: “Every woman needs to not only learn how to advocate for herself but, to also surround herself with people who advocate for her as well. “ —————————————— Good Clean Love: IG_ @goodcleanlove Website_ www/goodcleanlove.com Promocode_ officalboxowner Instagram: Follow us on Instagram @officialboxowner and sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date with subscription box and giveaways at officialboxowner.com Patreon: Get the episodes early and receive bonus content on Patreon! Support the brand by becoming a patron at: Patreon.com/officialboxowner

Lubes, Lubes, Lubes.  Women….which one do you choose?  We review all the base type of lubes for your safe swinging pleasure: water, glycerin, silicone, petroleum, and oil.  You will learn about the ingredients, pH, and how this plays a VERY important role for the female vagina.  Quality ingredients will reduce your STI risk and bacterial vaginosis (BV)!  This review should be shared with everyone, not just with your swinger friends! SHOW NOTES: Is Your Lube Expired? Lube pH Matters! Osmolality - Oh Yeah. Vaginal Epithelium Layer Ingredients Water, Glycerin, Silicone, Petroleum, Oil Types of Lube Pros v. Cons Referenced Articles: 42 Different Lube's pH Value and Osmolality (National Center for Biotechnology Information):  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161103/table/T1/#tf20 Are parabens safe?:  https://sexualityresources.com/ask-dr-myrtle/sexual-health-events-3-menopause-womens-urologic-issues/are-parabens-safe Cervical & Vaginal Mucosal Epithelia:  Blaskewicz CD, Pudney J, Anderson DJ (July 2011). "Structure and function of intercellular junctions in human cervical and vaginal mucosal epithelia". Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1): 97–104. doi:10.1095/biolreprod.110.090423. PMC 3123383. PMID 21471299. Cute Little Bunnies No Longer Have To Die For Your Lube:  https://www.vocativ.com/news/437121/fda-personal-lubricant-bunnies/index.html Hyperosmolal vaginal lubricants markedly reduce epithelial barrier properties in a three-dimensional vaginal epithelium model – ScienceDirect:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221475001730118XVaginal Lactobacilli Dominance and Vaginal pH: Why Is the Human Vaginal Microbiome Unique?:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5143676/ Lube can alter vaginal pH. Here’s what to look for on the label:  https://thefemedic.com/sexual-health/lube-can-alter-vaginal-ph-heres-what-to-look-for-on-the-label/ Lube Reviews/Ingredients/Effects:  https://badvibes.org/whats-in-your-lube/ Lubricants by the Breast Cancer Organization: https://www.breastcancer.org/tips/menopausal/treat/vaginal-changes/dryness/lubricants> Most Commercial Lubricants Have Insignificant or No Antiviral Activity Against HIV-1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161103/table/T1/#tf20 Other water based preservatives:  sorbic acid, and sorbates, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, chlorhexidine gluconate and domiphen bromide. (World Health Organization (WHO) Article on Condoms & Lubes)  https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76580/WHO_RHR_12.33_eng.pdf;jsessionid=41D19AA554F4F1A53139C31012FA2E80?sequence=1 Smitten Kitten has posted an easy to read chart on the pH Levels of Water Based Lubricants which we will post in our notes: https://i0.wp.com/dangerouslilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LUBE-pH.png Studies Raise Questions About Safety Of Personal Lubricants:  http://www.e-lactancia.org/media/papers/Studies_Raise_Questions_About_Safety_Of_Personal_Lubricants_2012.pdf The Big Lube Guide — Dangerous Lilly:  http://dangerouslilly.com/lube-guide/ Treating vulvovaginal atrophy/genitourinary syndrome of menopause: how important is vaginal lubricant and moisturizer composition?" https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13697137.2015.1124259 Use and procurement of additional lubricants for male and female condoms: WHO/UNFPA/FHI360  https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/76580/WHO_RHR_12.33_eng.pdf;jsessionid=41D19AA554F4F1A53139C31012FA2E80?sequence=1 Vaginal Epithelium:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaginal_epithelium#cite_note-:1-13 What are Normal Vaginal pH Values?:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322537.php#normal-vaginal-ph-levels World Health Organization recommends osmolality threshold of 380 mOsm/kg:  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13697137.2015.1124259

Dr. Tammy and guest Wendy Strgar discuss sustaining long term relationships, leftover sex, the art of fantasy and evolving sexually with your partner over time. *We apologize for any audio quirks in this episode due to technical challenges during remote recording. Thank you! DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com.PROMO CODES & DEALS!DAME PRODUCTSIT'S TIME FOR PLEASURE! Enjoy solo play or enhance sex with your partner with Toys from DAME. Visit dameproducts.com/troublewithsex and type in promo code DRTAMMY at check out for 15% OFF your order!GUEST BIO:Wendy Strgar is an entrepreneur, loveologist and writer. Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, Wendy is a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry.A sexual health educator and loveologist, Wendy writes the award-winning blog, Making Love Sustainable. She is also the author of Love that Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy, and it's companion book, Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide To Awakening Your Erotic Life . Wendy has been married for over 34 years and has four adult children.THE TROUBLE WITH SEX RESOURCES, REFERENCES & INFO· To read more about how to improve your sex life, check out Dr. Tammy's Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together.· Learn more about love, marriage, monogamy and how to redefine your commitment to each other in Dr. Tammy's TEDX talk - The New Monogamy - or her book by the same name.· Book an ONLINE Couples or Individual Session with Dr. Tammy during COVID-19. Email: drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. · Want more Dr. Tammy? Read: The New Monogamy, When You're the One Who Cheats and Getting the Sex You Want. · Listen to our full theme song here! NoTroublewithSex_ThemeSong Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetroublewithsex)

  Are you ready to go when you get the call for fun?  A little pre-planning can make the evening go more smoothly. We discuss what's in our "Ho" bag, some extras, and the bare necessities for all swingers. Show Notes Ed & Phoebe's Ho Bag Essentials For Your Ho Bag Full Ho or Semi-Ho!

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Get the important men in your life a meaningful and functional gift from Swanky Badger! Use promo code KWEENS at checkout for 10% off your order. Treat yourself to a beautiful piece of luxury jewelry from Noemie! Go to hellonoemie.com/KWEENS to see their collections and get $50 off your first purchase with promo code KWEENS. --- We’re back for part two with Dr. Rose Schlaff, DPT, IF, WHC! If you didn’t catch her on last week’s episode about postpartum sex and intimacy, click here. This week’s episode is all about the vadge gadge! That is, all of the different kinds of tools that can be used to help heal postpartum and promote a fulfilling sex life. She reviews what’s going on anatomically in the pelvic floor and why dysfunction can exist, especially after pregnancy and birth. In the vadge gadge department, she shares about yoni eggs, kegel apps (such as kGoal and Elvie), vibrators, vaginal moisturizers, lube (such as Good Clean Love and Slippery Stuff), vaginal dilators, pelvic wands, and pessaries. If you’d like to make the spray Dr. Rose mentioned, here’s the recipe: 3 drops of lavender EO and 3 drops of geranium EO mixed with 30mL of fractionated coconut oil. Dr. Rose is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Women's Sexual Health Coach who believes that intimacy can and should be fun, fearless, and pain-free. In her one-on-one virtual sexual health coaching practice, she specializes in helping women overcome discomfort during sex, reclaim intimacy, and spark pleasure both in and out of the bedroom.  In addition to her Women's Sexual Health Coaching practice, Dr. Rose practices as a pelvic floor physical therapist at Comprehensive Therapy Services in San Diego, CA where she specializes in hands-on treatment of bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. To learn more about Dr. Rose, go to https://www.bewellwithrose.com/birth, check her out on instagram @bewellwithrose, or get in touch with her at bewellwithrose@gmail.com. --- If you liked this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, tell your friends! And go to iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. For more from us, visit www.BirthKweens.com to sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens, join our Facebook group the Birth Kweens Podcast Community, and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.

Exploring MenopauseToday Dr. Jean Marie McGowan joins us to talk about menopause. Jean Marie McGowan, MD NCMP FACP is an Internal Medicine physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She attended the American University of the Caribbean for medical school and completed Internal Medicine residency, serving as chief resident, at the University of North Dakota in Fargo. Dr. McGowan started working for Sanford Health in the summer of 2016 and focused on improving women’s healthcare. She became a certified provider for menopause management by the North American Menopause Society and became Fellow of the American College of Physicians. She is director of the Pelvic Floor Clinic and co-director of the Preconception Clinic. In addition to seeing consults for menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome and post-breast cancer treatment, she is a primary care physician. Dr. McGowan is associate faculty for the UND School of Medicine and clinical director for the Women’s Health rotation for medical students, residents, and fellows. She’s dedicated to educating the future generations of healthcare providers as well as the community to improve care for women. Dr. McGowan is also involved in research and won the inaugural Faculty Research Mentor of the Year in 2019 from UND Internal Medicine residents. Dr. McGowan grew up in Brooklyn, NY and currently lives in Fargo, North Dakota. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, running, and playing with her maltipoo, Minnie.Definitions:Menopause - occurs after the last menstrual period; a women has formally been through menopause when she has been free of periods for 12 months. Average age is 51.Perimenopause - the time preceding menopause, lasting about 2-4 years.Postmenopause - time following menopause.Surgical menopause - menopause that occurs after surgical intervention (removal of both ovaries). May have more severe symptoms.Premature ovarian insufficiency - when menopause occurs prior to age 40.Symptoms - can vary among women, starting 2-4 years prior to last menstrual period and often lasting 2-4 years after menopause (can be up to 10 years or longer)Perimenopausal: most common are vasomotor symptoms - hot flashes/flushes. Mood can also be impacted by progesterone and estrogen. This tends to be transient during the menopausal time frame.Decreased estrogen can cause changes in sleep, memory, vision, hearing, skin; vaginal dryness, urinary tract issues.Postmenopausal: vaginal dryness and urinary tract issues tend to continue. Avoid hot baths, certain wipes, irritating pads.Decreased estrogen also affects bone health, cholesterol, heart disease risk. These effects tend to be seen 10-15 years after menopause. Exercise, diet, smoking cessation, limiting alcohol consumption can help mitigate these.Diagnosis of menopause - hormone testing is not needed in most cases and is made based on cessation of periods, age. If considering premature ovarian insufficiency, hormone testing is indicated.Patients often note decreased sexual desire in the perimenopausal period. This is not related to age or menopause itself.Treatment:Vaginal drynessVaginal moisturizers & lubricants can help with painful intercourse. Good Clean Love & UberLube are some well balanced options.The only treatment is estrogen.Pelvic floor therapy can be effective for pelvic weakness, painful intercourse, and urinary symptoms. Beyond Kegels is a helpful book for pelvic weakness.Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is indicated for severe hot flashes and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (vaginal dryness / urinary symptoms). Start within 5-10 years of last menstrual period. Can benefit cholesterol, heart health, ovarian cancer risk. Should be avoided in women who have had a stroke, blood clot, or pulmonary embolism. Evaluate carefully in women who already have heart disease.Combination therapy: estrogen + progesterone, used for women who still have a uterus.Estrogen only therapy - lower risk of breast cancer than combination therapy.Come in pill, patch, vaginal ring, or combination of estrogen pill/patch and progesterone IUD. Estrogen dose is lower than what is found in oral contraceptives.Vasomotor symptoms: black cohash helps 30% of women who have tried it; it can affect the liver so caution should be taken.Bio-identical hormones: not regulated by the FDA, not proven to be effective. Not recommended and potentially dangerous.“Menopause” supplements - not proven to be effective.Paroxetine (Paxil) - FDA approved medication for hot flashes. Commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety. Side effect is weight gain. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) can also help with hot flashes, as can venlafaxine (Effexor). Gabapentin, clonidine are other options.Weight gain, changes in body shape occur around menopause. Exercise (especially strengthening) and healthy diet will help. Many other menopause symptoms improve with exercise, healthy diet, and good sleep.The good news: not all women have all symptoms associated with menopause. The positives include no more periods to worry about, migraines may improve, autoimmune diseases may improve.References & Products:Good Clean Love MoisturizerUberLube LubricantBeyond Kegels by Janet HulmeNorth American Menopause Society website: www.menopause.orgCorrection: premenstrual dysphoric disorder is the syndrome of low mood or irritability prior to menstrual periodsFollow us on Facebook and Twitter:www.facebook.com/everythingdocwww.twitter.com/everythingdoc1

In this episode, Wendy Strgar and Marjorie Alexander cover: Bioplastic as sustainable packaging - what is it, where do you get it and why more companies aren't using it How petroleum in personal hygiene products can impact the body Staying emotionally connected with your partner Active grieving after a loss Connect with Wendy Strgar and Good Clean Love Online: Good Clean Love website: GoodCleanLove.com The scientific (and independent) research behind the Good Clean Love products: https://goodcleanlove.com/pages/science Good Clean Love on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodcleanlove/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeloveorganic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodcleanlove Suggested Resources from Wendy: Suggested online resource: Insight Time Calm App Books: The Book and Nature, Man and Woman by Allan Watts 21 Lessons for the 21st Century and Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein About our guest: Wendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love. Wendy started Good Clean Love in 2003 after hearing from many women about, and experiencing for herself, the painful side effects of using petrochemical-based hygiene and intimacy products. Under Wendy’s leadership, Good Clean Love is a champion of sustainable business practices. In 2018, the company launched a carbon offset initiative; its flagship product, Almost Naked personal lubricant, became the first-ever Carbon Neutral intimacy product in the world. Good Clean Love is also one of the only personal care product brands whose products are packaged using bioplastic, a material made from recyclable sugar cane.

Hey Girlfriend! Today Doctor of Physical Therapy, Marcy Crouch, calls in to chat about embracing your body after having a baby, how to have a sex drive when you’re sleep deprived and why communication with your partner is so important. She shares advice, gives helpful tips on prepping for the “big night”, and explains why lube is your new bff! Marcy's Instagram: @thedowntheredoc https://www.restorativepelvicphysicaltherapy.com marcy@restorativepelvicphysicaltherapy.com Lube! Slippery Stuff, it's a water based lube.   Sliquid is also another brand I like; they have a large variety of water based, organic, and silicone based   Good ol Coconut Oil and Olive Oil are ok, however NOT compatible with condoms, so be aware of that   UberLube    GoodCleanLove is a natural, organic line  

It's finally here, our Mojo in the Bedroom show where we discuss everything you need to know to get your mojo working between the sheets…. sex, love, toys, sleep, nutrition, your libido and your gratification… the lot. It's our first long form show which means… we covered a lot of ground in this show.   Our first guest is Wendy Strgar the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. ​Our second guest is Michael Smith is the resident doctor for The Mojo Radio Show. Our third guest is Ahna De Vena, the sleep muse, our resident expert in everything to do with sleep and rest. We wrap up with Sally Barnett from MojoCo, an online store for sensual toys and products to enhance our mojo in the bedroom.​   The Mojo Radio Show copyright Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson   Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It's just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.   “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guess what? If you love the show, folks who support on Patreon with just $3 per month and above get exclusive weekly bonus content, too. Literally, every pledge sends me into an excited squeal of delight. patreon.com/sgrpodcast Whew! Let's dive into this week's episode because Wendy Strgar is here from Good Clean Love. We're chatting all about her new book, "Sex That Works," and we also dive into keeping sexual passion alive in monogamy, cultivating sexual freedom and sexual responsibility, what love and healthy relationships look like, the importance of choosing a body-safe lube, and much much more. Ready to go? Let's do it! Follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook. It's true. Oh! And Dawn is on Instagram. Resources discussed in this episode "Your Brain on Sex" by Stanley Siegel  About Wendy Strgar Wendy Strgar is author of The New York Times-praised book, SEX THAT WORKS: An Intimate Guide to Awakening Your Erotic Life. She's also the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneering organic intimacy product company, as well as a relationship expert. She has written for over ten years on the topics of love, sexual health, and positivity. For more information, visit wendystrgar.com and goodcleanlove.com. You can also stay in touch on Twitter @wendystrgar and Facebook. Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". Find the Sex Gets Real channel on IHeartRadio. Hearing from you is the best Contact form: Click here (and it's anonymous)

Women's Health Expert & Celebrity OBGYN Dr. Sherry Ross, MD, Psychologist David Ley, and Good Clean Love founder Wendy Strgar join #NoFilter with Zack Peter to answer all of your questions about sex and intimacy. How bad is porn? Can it help your relationship? Do guys have a G-spot? How much sex is too much sex? Is there such a thing? Can you recover from cheating? Also: Dr. Sherry teaches us how to stop being afraid of your vagina and start having the sex you want. Order Dr. Sherry Ross's new book, She-ology now: http://amzn.to/2sfLF8u and follow her at @drsherryr on Instagram. Order David Ley's book, Ethical Porn for Dicks now: http://amzn.to/2rj8qc8 and follow him at @DrDavidLey on Twitter. Order Wendy Strgar's new book, Sex That Works now: http://amzn.to/2rSYCF9 and follow her at @wendystrgar on Twitter. Like the show? Subscribe to us! http://apple.co/1IvZ0ZW and listen every Wednesday. Couldn't get enough of us? Follow Zack @justplainzack on Twitter and Instagram. Snap with Zack at theactualzack on Snapchat. Order your copy of Zack's book, When Life Hands You Lemons...Throw Them At People! now at: http://amzn.to/2j386u1 And don't forget to give us your validation: Facebook.com/nofilterzack and Facebook.com/justplainzack

Wendy Strgar, author of Sex That Works and Good Clean Love founder, joins #NoFilter with Zack Peter talk about how to have hotter sex, whether or not you should schedule sex with your partner, what your fantasies really mean, whether or not Tinder helps or hurts your sex life, and how to have better sex with yourself. Order Wendy's new book, Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide to Awakening Your Erotic Life now at: http://amzn.to/2rSYCF9 and check out Good Clean Love at goodcleanlove.com. Order your tickets to the Love Beauty Wellness Festival now at lovebeautywellnessfestival.com and use code ZACK to save 10%! Try Dry Farm Wines today at http://dryfarmwines.com/zack Like the show? Subscribe to us! http://apple.co/1IvZ0ZW and listen every Wednesday. Couldn't get enough of us? Follow Zack @justplainzack on Twitter and Instagram. Snap with Zack at theactualzack on Snapchat. Order your copy of Zack's book, When Life Hands You Lemons...Throw Them At People! now at: http://amzn.to/2j386u1 And don't forget to give us your validation: Facebook.com/nofilterzack and Facebook.com/justplainzack

Wendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer, and the founder of the renowned organic personal care product company Good Clean Love. With Sounds True, she has published Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide to Awakening Your Erotic Life. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Wendy about Sex That Works—particularly the insights it draws from Wendy's work as a sexual health educator and her own 30 years of marriage. They talk about the most common obstacles to achieving personal sexual harmony and what it takes to keep a long-term relationship sexually satisfying. Wendy describes her own journey to the creation of Good Clean Love and how she discovered her calling as a "loveologist." Finally, Tami and Wendy discuss what is to have a healthy fantasy life and why true sexual freedom is taking responsibility for one's own needs. (66 minutes)

A wonderful interview with Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love, author and pioneer in the natural personal care product industry. Find out why we don't need to petrochemicals in our sex life...

Author of Sex That Works and founder of Good Clean Love, Wendy Strgar joins #NoFilter to offer up tips to enhance your sex life, explain why we shouldn't give up on lube, weigh-in on Gwyneth Paltrow's jade egg, and the latest Milo Yiannopoulos controversy about consent. Follow Wendy at @WendyStrgar or @GoodCleanLove and pre-order Wendy's new book, Sex That Works now at: http://amzn.to/2kXFEWI In the meantime, order your copy of Zack's book, When Life Hands You Lemons...Throw Them At People! now at: http://amzn.to/2j386u1 Like the show? Subscribe to us! http://apple.co/1IvZ0ZW and listen every Wednesday. Couldn’t get enough of us? Follow Zack @justplainzack on Twitter and Instagram. Snap with Zack at theactualzack on Snapchat. And don't forget to give us your validation: Facebook.com/nofilterzack and Facebook.com/justplainzack

This week, I talk with photographer, writer/author, and general badass: Lene Andersen. As you will hear, she is one of the reasons that Chronic Sex started. She is a wonderful advocate, activist, and pal. Keep in mind that this episode was recorded over the summer of 2016. That said, we mention a contest for SYLK that has since run and ended. You can find links for Lene below: Real RA: It’s Not Just About the Jar: http://theseatedview.blogspot.com/2012/01/real-ra-its-not-just-about-jar.html Masturbating and RA: http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/80106/179394/masturbating/?ap=420 The Seated View: http://theseatedview.blogspot.com Books: http://theseatedview.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Health Central: http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/80106 Creaky Joints: https://creakyjoints.org/cj-author-lene-andersen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeneAndersenwriter/ We mention the following: Come as you are: http://www.comeasyouare.com/ Good Clean Love lubes: https://goodcleanlove.com/product-category/personal-lubricants/ SYLK: http://sylkusa.com/ Sex furniture: https://www.liberator.com/ A page with arthritis-friendly sex positions: http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=patient-care/articles/arthritis/sex-and-arthritis.html

Segment 1: Christine Mason has been a leader in the tech sector for twenty years as the venture backed founder and CEO of several companies. She is the curator of nine TEDxs, the convener of Naked Conversations, and founder of LoveSpring. She is the author of the new book “Indivisible”. Segment 2: Samuel Bacharach is the author of “THE AGENDA MOVER” and a Professor at Cornell University.  His is the cofounder of the New York City-based Bacharach Leadership Group and a regular columnist for Inc.  He has written more than twenty books including “Get Them on Your Side” and “Keep Them on Your Side”. Segment 3: Sharon Schweitzer is a cross-cultural consultant, business etiquette expert and best-selling and international award-winning author. She has built a career around understanding cultural differences and the tremendous role they play in building strong and successful international business relationships.Segment 4: Tom Caporaso is the CEO of Clarus Commerce, a recognized leader in e-commerce and subscription commerce solutions. Tom is not only an expert in e-commerce, but he is also particularly sought for his knowledge on m-commerce, holiday shopping trends, subscription services and loyalty solutions. Segment 5: Wendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, loveologist, and sex educator whose work has helped thousands of people reclaim their passion and heal their relationships. She is the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry.Sponsored by Nextiva and Microsoft.

Wendy Strager was a happily married mom of 4. But she had a problem: Sex had become painful. Rather than suffer in silence or abstain, Wendy decided to create her own "love oils" from herbs in her garden. Today, her company, Good Clean Love, produces chemical free intimacy products. TV Personality and Host Debbie Mantenopoulos has interviewed everyone from red carpet stars to business leaders. Co host of Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family" she shares her passion for good food and home cooking.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 4PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

This week, Jessie and Gerard are chatting with Sex & Relationships Expert, Kate McCombs. They excitedly pepper her with a handful of questions submitted by the Great Love Gang, but you'll also hear a tiny bit about their own intimacy adventures as well. (If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to subscribe to Marriage is Funny on your favorite podcast player, and listen in for Part II that will go live on Friday!) Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes, and send us a tweet if you have something to share while you listen! QUICK BITES: You guys blew us away with your 70+ responses to our sex survey! Missed the chance to weigh in? Feel free to share your thoughts right here and we’ll do it again if there’s enough interest. The Peppers are currently sleeping in separate beds, and Kate confirms that there’s nothing wrong with a good night’s rest. Q1: How can a couple make time for sex when they both want it, but one (or both) partners feel tired or blah? Kate (figuratively) drops the mic with a helpful tip about reframing the way you set up a sex date. Gerard blurts out his own secret idea for how he setting the scene in order to get busy. Q2: How can someone overcome the challenge of painful sex? The best lube is made from Good Clean Love. (And that's probably the only thing about us that you’ve never wanted to know.) Finding the right Dr. or physical therapist should be the first step towards treating painful sex… Check the National Vulvodynia Association to find a practitioner near you. Q3: I like making love, but can rarely get myself to make the first move. How am I supposed to initiate sex when I never feel horny? The book Come As You Are by Emily Nagaski is next up on The Peppers “to read” list. Q4: I’m anxious about having sex, and we hardly do it anymore. How can I get back to actually craving physical intimacy with my husband (as much as I used to)? Q5: How does hormonal birth control have an impact on a women’s libido? Q6: What are some ways to try and reverse a low libido? Q7: Is there any way to intensify a man’s orgasm? Q8: How can my partner and I climax at the same time? Kate confirms that eight out of every 10 women need clitoral stimulation in order to achieve an orgasm. Jessie and Gerard read YOUR sex-related wish-list in a rapid fire succession. In many cases, having a conversation about what you want out of sex can actually feel more intimate than actually having sex. Q9: What are some ways we bring up sex with our partner without making things awkward. Start small and share things that give you some context for your chats! Kate's website is a great resource and we love her rundown of how to add more empathy to your everyday. TRIGGER QUESTIONS: Name one thing that tends to "press down on the brakes" of your sexual desire. What is your favorite (most optimal) time of the day to have sex? Describe your experience of sex-education (either at home or school) from when you were young. We're celebrating the official start of summer AND the end of Season Two at our finale party on May 29th! Find out how to join us right here and we would LOVE to see you then.

Loveologist, author, and founder of Good Clean Love, Wendy Strgar, returns to #NoFilter with Zack Peter to discuss the role technology is having on our relationships and our sex life. Is Tinder ruining romance? Is a hookup harmless? Is it safe to sext? Wendy answers each of those questions and gives her key to unlocking the best sex you've ever had. Listen to Wendy's advice and be sure to check out goodcleanlove.com. Follow @goodcleanlove on Twitter and Instagram. Find yourself a hot Uber driver tonight. Use code UBERNOFILTER for $20 OFF your first ride. Have a question? Tweet us at @NoFilterZack and be sure to follow @justplainzack on Twitter and Instagram. Snapchat: theactualzack Healthier cocktail recipes and more at justplainzack.com

August interviews Pauline Campos, author of "BabyFat: Adventures in Motherhood, MuffinTops, & Trying to Stay Sane," and Katie Cleary, model and creator of Peace4Animals. Dr. Megan Fleming shares tips for making time for intimacy -- and why it's important for mothers. You'll also get a sneak peek at Girl Boner's next Twitter party, with sex trivia from blogger Jess Witkins and a prize from Good Clean Love!

What is Normal? A setting on the washing machine . . . but when it comes to sex? An enlightening discussion with Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love.

Another fascinating Green Divas Eco-Sexy episode featuring Good Clean Love's Wendy Strgar on why fantasy is healthy.

Loveologist and founder of Good Clean Love, Wendy Strgar, joins #NoFilter with Zack Peter to offer sex and relationship advice. Is porn good or bad for relationships? Do relationships really have to go stale after a while? How do you get over that hump? Learn how to spice up your relationships and have better sex with Wendy's advice for couples and young singles. Guest co-hosting this week is writer, comedian, and actor Ben Begley (star of The Hungover Games). For more advice from Wendy, visit goodcleanlove.com and follow @goodcleanlove on Twitter and Instagram. Keep up with Ben at @BenBegleyComedy on Twitter. Drink of the Week: Fresh Greyhound (Blue Ice vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and mint) Let us know what you thought of the show. Tweet @justplainzack using hashtag #NoFilterZack. Feed my ego: ‘Like’ me on Facebook at facebook.com/justplainzack Give me your validation: Follow me on Instagram and watch me on Periscope @justplainzack Get healthier cocktail recipes, listen to more episodes of #NoFilter, and keep up with me at www.justplainzack.com. Special Thank you to Good Clean Love and Sustain condoms. Use code TURNMEON at sustaincondoms.com for $2 off + free shipping and check out the Good Clean Love line of all natural lubricants and love oils at goodcleanlove.com.

Another wonderful Green Divas Eco-Sexy with Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love about being courageous sexually.

Fascinating discussion with John De Graaf, founder of Take Back Your Time, about how we value our time and how happiness should factor into the economic equation. Other segments include a fun Green Divas Eco-Sexy with Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love, Green Divas Foodie-Philes with Holli Thompson on making bone broth, and much more . . .

Another great Green Divas Eco-Sexy episode featuring Wendy Strgar of Good Clean Love. Listen up buttercups!

August interviews film/TV star and activist Alexandra Paul on her prolific career and efforts to save animals and the planet. Plus, learn how to cultivate "organic orgasms" with tips from Wendy Strgar of @GoodCleanLove.

We debate the movie "True Grit", after Sam is disappointed with it. We speak to Wendy Strgar, host of Love with the Loveologist and author of "Love That Works," about how to make relationships last. Wendy also sells lubrication products at GoodCleanLove.com. When you're in love with a beautiful woman, you watch your friends. Women with father issues. Online dating tips courtesy of Kara. What's the big deal about a Verizon iPhone?

We debate the movie "True Grit", after Sam is disappointed with it. We speak to Wendy Strgar, host of Love with the Loveologist and author of "Love That Works," about how to make relationships last. Wendy also sells lubrication products at GoodCleanLove.com. When you're in love with a beautiful woman, you watch your friends. Women with father issues. Online dating tips courtesy of Kara. What's the big deal about a Verizon iPhone?

Wendy Strgar, founder of Good Clean Love (and long time Hitched contributor) makes her first podcast appearance to talk about her new book, 'Love That Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy.' For more go to www.hitchedmag.com