What is a Phyto-oestrogen?
Phyto-oestrogens, or plant-based oestrogens, are molecules found naturally in plants and herbs that have been found to activate oestrogen receptors in the human body. Phyto-oestrogens are thought to have mild,...
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Can I Use Coconut Oil as a Personal Lubricant?
Thinking of using coconut oil as a personal lubricant? Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew explains why natural coconut oil can actually cause harm to your vaginal health. Discover safer, pH-balanced alternatives.
Intimate Moisturisers: When, Why and How to Use Them
An intimate moisturiser can be part of daily care, not just something to reach for when discomfort sets in. Some of the most common times to use one include:
Why are we Making a Lubricant with CBD?
The cannabis plant (cannabis sativa) has been used for medical reasons since ancient times, to treat conditions such as pain and epilepsy. Until recent times, female sexual pleasure was never...
How do the Ingredients in Our T-Factor Formulation Work to Lift Sex Drive?
Men have long turned to medicinal help to boost their oomph in the bedroom. And while low libido is common among women – particularly in the postpartum period and during...
THE Ellechemy GLOSSARY: Testosterone. Important for Women too. RX
Testosterone for women after menopause: what do we know? Clinicians have treated women with testosterone for decades, with the intention of addressing a variety of concerns and symptoms. A recent...
Ellechemy Experts: Amelia Godfrey
Meet Amelia Godfrey, pelvic health physiotherapist and founder of the the Pelvy app.
After Pubic Hair Removal: How to Care for Vulval Skin and Prevent Irritation
Pubic hair removal has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. From shaving and waxing to long-term laser hair removal, many women now choose to be completely hair-free. While...
A Doctor's Guide to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know
Are you struggling to talk to your doctor about intimate health changes during menopause? Here's what that conversation could look like: Dear Melissa, It was a pleasure to see you...
Managing Thrush and Choosing the Right Lube
It might be a common yeast infection that most women will experience at least once. But there is nothing ordinary about the symptoms of thrush. Itchiness.
Bacterial Vaginosis and Fertility: What You Need to Know About Vaginal Balance
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of the most common vaginal conditions affecting people of reproductive age, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Below, we break down what BV is, how it...
Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause: Symptoms, Hormones and Sexual Wellbeing
Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause From as early as the late 30s, women can begin to experience signs of perimenopause and menopause. This time marks the end of the menstrual cycle,...
The Science Behind CBD and Female Sexual Pleasure
How CBD May Improve the Female Sexual Experience Understanding how Cannabidiol (CBD) may enhance sexual well-being for women begins with the body’s endocannabinoid system and the complex interplay of relaxation,...
Ellechemy After Giving Birth
Estradial is a godsend for any woman whose vagina is craving natural oestrogen. It can be hard to get back into sex after having a baby. You’re tired, sleep deprived. Your...
Ellechemy Experts: Kath Baquie
Name: Katherine Baquie Qualifications: B. PhysiotherapyGrad. Cert. Pelvic Floor & ContinencePilates instructor (APPI, DMA trained) Where can we find you? On social media I'm at @kathbaquie.physio, my podcast and app...