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My Husband Left Me During Menopause

August 13, 2020 By Sarah Bedford 45 Comments

I never thought it would happen to me My husband left me for a younger woman. It’s such a cliche. I never imagined that it would happen to me after we raised 2 beautiful children together. We had our differences but always made up before going to bed so I thought things were good. After I found out about my husband’s cheating and I confronted him, his first words to me were, “I didn’t sign up … [Read more...]

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We’ve come a long way, Baby…

March 8, 2020 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

…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...]

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What Mae Has Taught Us

March 4, 2020 By Chia Chia Sun 2 Comments

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...]

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Something About Mary

February 26, 2020 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

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...]

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Why Kegels Could Be Bad For Some

December 9, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

  Originally posted on enoughbeatingaroundthebush on February 17, 2015 Michelle Fraser, PT, BA, BScPT, FCAMPT, CYT, MEd and Chia Chia Sun, BSc, MSc, MBA For decades doctors, trainers, therapists, you name it, have been hammering away at women that if they want a strong pelvic floor, they MUST do their kegels. However, there is a much healthier and safer way to develop the pelvic … [Read more...]

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I Just Slept 8 Hours And I’m Still Tired

December 7, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

Explanations for fatigue and energy levels in perimenopause and menopause. You used to be an awesome sleeper, the type of woman that could sleep through just about anything and have felt well rested in the day.. But now, in your transitioning years, things have become different. You find that on days when you sleep less, it’s really hard to make up for the lost hours. And on top you got plagued … [Read more...]

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Why Preservatives Are Bad for the Vagina

October 6, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

Chemical preservatives have been shown to disrupt hormone function in animals. However, recently, there has been a study confirming the same disruptions involving human tissues.  Should we care about this study?  Well it depends - but if your health is important to you or if you are concerned about your health issues that can result from chemical preservatives - The answer is yes: The Cedars … [Read more...]

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3 Key Things to Know About Vaginal Dryness

October 5, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

Vaginal dryness affects 85% of women. While it can occur at any age, it is much common with women going through menopause and perimenopause.   Normally, the vaginal walls are hydrated by a thin layer of clear, odorless fluid. Estrogen influences the pH of the vagina and vaginal secretions. Without enough moisture, vaginal tissue becomes fragile and has the propensity to tear. These fragile … [Read more...]

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I Thought pH Was For Science Class, Not My Vagina…

September 28, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun Leave a Comment

You probably first learned about pH in middle school, when you used pH strips on different common household substances, such as baking soda, orange juice and soapy water. In your later years, chances are you haven’t thought about pH very much. But what if you learned that having the right pH in our mucous membranes is central to our health? That means the nose, mouth, gut, and vagina. To make … [Read more...]

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After Effects of Childbirth

August 21, 2017 By Chia Chia Sun 1 Comment

And you thought crowning was painful.... The facts about vaginal dryness after childbirth   In prenatal classes, you learn about contractions, pushing, crowning...and then that life-changing moment of birth! You  are also taught the how to’s of breastfeeding and diaper changing.   However, no one ever talks about what happens to your vagina after birth.   In addition to the … [Read more...]

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