News / pelvic health

  • Dear Vespertine, What sex toys do you recommend for menopausal women?

    Dear Vespertine, What sex toys do you recommend for menopausal women?
    There is a well-known orgasm gap between men and women – and research suggests that around 80% of women never orgasm through penetration alone, which is where vibrators come in and why we recommend them for physical therapy.
     
    It can be daunting buying a vibrator, especially if it’s not something you’ve done before. But, as well as helping you explore new sensations, using a vibrator increases blood flow to your vulva and vagina – increasing sensitivity and helping you reach new pleasure highs.
    Continue reading
  • Sex shouldn't hurt... but what if it does?

    Sex shouldn't hurt... but what if it does?

    Between 10% and 20% of women in the U.S. experience persistent pain during sex—a condition referred to as dyspareunia

    Dyspareunia can have a significant impact beyond a woman’s sex life. It can affect mental health, self esteem, body image, and relationships.

    Continue reading
  • Better Sex as You Age

    Better Sex as You Age
    As you get older there can be physical challenges and health complications that make it more difficult to perform at your best and feel satisfied during sex. While these factors may change your sex life, they don’t have to keep you from feeling fulfilled. There are a few adjustments you can make to your sex routine in order to maintain pleasurable intimacy as you age.
    Continue reading
  • The Betty Dodson Method for Self-Love and Independent Orgasm

    The Betty Dodson Method for Self-Love and Independent Orgasm

    You may have heard of Betty Dodson if you’re familiar with the Netflix series, The Goop Lab.  In Episode 3: ‘The Pleasure is Ours’, Dodson and her partner, Carlin Ross, are featured. Dodson, who passed in 2020, was an artist, author, PhD sexologist and one of the leading voices for women’s sexual pleasure and health. 

    Continue reading