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There’s no doubt about it: sex can be complicated. If you have questions, we’ve got you covered. Experts break down the most common sex myths and facts. Your high school sex education class may have covered the bare bones of sex, but it likely missed a lot of important information. If you have lots of […]

Want to improve your overall urinary tract health? Cranberry PACs can help. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD, HUM’s educational specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about cranberry and urinary tract health. You’ve heard it a million times before: Drinking cranberry juice can help cure your UTI. But what’s the real deal with cranberry and urinary […]

Did you know there’s a link between birth control and vitamin deficiency? Turns out, the Pill can affect your body’s ability to absorb nutrients, which can lead to changes in mood, energy levels, neurological functions. Experts break down everything you need to know. Birth control pills are a convenient and easy way to prevent pregnancy […]

Not all lubes are created equal. Whether you want to invest in your sexual health or need lube for medical reasons, we’ve rounded up the best lubricants to help you feel your best in bed. Let’s get this straight: You shouldn’t feel embarrassed to use personal lubricant—you should feel empowered to use in order to […]

Menopause is inevitable for half of the population. Accompanying menopause is a laundry list of discomforts that can make it a dreadful experience rather than an exciting new chapter. Fortunately, an age-old plant called Siberian rhubarb has the potential to improve the menopause experience.  What is Siberian rhubarb root? Siberian rhubarb, also known as rhapontic […]

Depending on whether you’re in perimenopause, have reached menopause, or are post-menopausal, you could be experiencing any combination of symptoms: vacillating between chills and night sweats, thinning hair, dry skin, vaginal dryness, low libido, and even mental health-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Another common signifier of the menopausal period is the overall […]

If you’ve been searching for a menopause supplement for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, and more, HUM’s Fan Club is the solution you’ve been looking for. Jennifer Martin-Biggers, PhD, MS, RDN, HUM’s VP of scientific affairs and education explains why supplements for menopause can make this time easier and how Fan Club’s star […]

Night sweats are unpleasant, at best, and dangerous, at worst. Here’s what causes night sweats—and what you can do to banish them from your bedroom for good. There’s nothing better than crawling into your bed, snuggling under the covers, and settling in for a long, restful night of sleep. And there’s nothing worse than waking […]

Between 2014-2025, 1.1 billion women will have gone through menopause. To put that into perspective, the U.S. currently has around 169 million females. Suffice it to say (postmenopausal) women run the world. Yet, 60 percent of women say the physical and mental effects of declining hormone levels aren’t discussed enough, leaving them feeling unprepared for […]

Let’s be honest: You probably don’t pay too much attention to your vaginal health unless things are painful, itchy, smelly, or otherwise uncomfortable. But when things do go wrong down below, it often involves an all-encompassing unpleasantness that you’d do anything to fix.  In large part, the health of your vaginal tissue comes down to […]

Want to get more out of your workouts? Your menstrual cycle may hold the key. Hormone expert Alissa Vitti shares how cycle-syncing workouts can benefit you. There’s a lot of confusing information out there surrounding working out and your period. Should you? Shouldn’t you? Does it really matter? For some people, the thought of working […]

An OB-GYN and sex therapist discuss possible causes of low libido in women and strategies to help you feel better about and recharge your sex drive.  There are times, even when the setting seems to be just right, that your body might not feel it’s the right moment for any kind of sex. If this […]