Explaining Cleo by Damiva, the pH perfect lip balm for your other lips Yes, it’s a thing. Labial dryness refers to chafing of the labial skin that surrounds the vagina. There are two labial parts: major and minor. Dryness can occur due to several reasons including: Hormonal imbalances during pregnancy and after birth, prior to and during menopause and even prior to menstruationHormonal … [Read more...]
You’ve probably heard that many things can happen to your vagina after you give birth, but for some reason, nobody likes to talk about postnatal vaginal dryness! So let's do just that. Postnatal vaginal dryness is a very common condition amongst new mothers. One symptom of vaginal dryness is uncomfortable or painful sex. The vagina can also become inflamed, which may cause burning and … [Read more...]
Are you in Perimenopause (or think you might be) and totally unsure on exactly how you should be using our Femcare products? Allow us to assist! First of all, what is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is defined as the period leading up to menopause and can start as early as the mid-30s to early 40s. It’s a time defined by hormonal fluctuations and irregular periods. Here are some ideas on how … [Read more...]
The ingredients in Angie are designed to nourish and moisturize. Hyaluronic acid is mild and attracts water. Vitamin E is a natural preservative and this fat-soluble vitamin is an anti-oxidant that helps prevent cells from free radicals. Oils such as argan and apricot are rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins. Plant butters such as shea and cocoa help provide a non-greasy, … [Read more...]
What makes Angie unique is that our patented and tested formulation is entirely free of water and chemicals. Being devoid of chemicals is a big deal but being free of water is an even bigger deal! Here’s why water-free is so important: It’s essential for bacteria to have water to growIf a product has water, then it absolutely needs chemical preservatives in order to prevent … [Read more...]
…and still have a journey ahead of us.The news from the first “gender norm" index created by the United Nations may be surprising. Despite the many gains women have made with respect to basic areas of development such as voting, education, and in the workplace, the “enhanced” areas at the top where power is concentrated, such as business or political leadership, show in fact a widening gap. There … [Read more...]
Since we first formulated Mae - a process that took 2 years - we have learned so much more about our product including how health professionals are recommending its usage and how women are using it. We’re passing on some of the top 3 tips that we have learned from our collaborators and customers. Tip #1 Many pelvic health professionals have told us that they recommend a “bolus” of Mae usage … [Read more...]
I will always remember the moment I first breastfed my daughter. It didn’t feel like anything was happening except for these small tugs at my breast. The nurse came by to take a look and she said that she saw colostrum - the first milk after birth - but it seemed like a pitiful drop or two to me. Within 24 hours, my milk fully came in but I was anxious the entire time before it did. I wondered if … [Read more...]
Chia Chia Sun, Founder & CEO of Damiva Inc., a brand of women’s wellness products aimed at breaking the taboos around talking about menopause, spoke at our What Mama Didn’t Tell Us event in Toronto last November. Recently, we caught up with Chia Chia to learn more about what happens as our bodies age, and the innovative Canadian company she founded. PF: I’m going to come right out … [Read more...]
At Damiva our products are inspired by our heroines and on International Women’s Day, I thought I would share some history about women we think about every day. Mae by Damiva is our vaginal suppository that was inspired by Mae West, who was a Hollywood icon, sex symbol and comedic writer. I love Mae West for so many reasons. One of her famous quotes is, “Is that a gun in your pocket or are … [Read more...]
