All about pelvic health; when Sylk met Gusset Grippers
It’s a long old journey up to Edinburgh from London. Almost six hours on the train, which feels especially long when you’re six months pregnant. […]
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Does coconut oil make a good lubricant?
Much has been made of the benefits of coconut oil. It’s a fabulous conditioner for your hair, particularly curly hair, and it makes an […]
When Love Hurts; finding solutions to painful sex
Guest blogger Elaine is a pelvic floor physiotherapist by day, comedian by night, and we’re so excited to support her hilarious stand up show Gusset […]
Midlife, Sex, and Positive Ageing
A recent survey by CafeWoman Midlife Health and Wellbeing (follow them @CafeWoman1) on Twitter found that over 50% of respondents felt ‘invisible’ as a result of […]
Wave goodbye to holiday pains
Wave goodbye to holiday bugs: Be prepared with Dr Morton’s Travel Pack® Written by Dr Karen Morton, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, and Founder of Dr […]
Sex after pregnancy
Having sex again after having a baby can be daunting. There’s the obvious ouch factor for women who give birth vaginally, but did you know […]
What’s happening to me? Understanding perimenopause
Sylk Director Nicky reflects on life as a midlife mum, what it means to be in perimenopause, and the importance of educating women on the […]
Should I use an intimate wash?
Douches, wipes, soaps, deodorants, powders, and intimate washes, all products sold as vital to maintaining ‘good’ intimate hygiene, and keeping your intimate area ‘fresh’. But […]
Maintaining sexual intimacy through cancer and beyond
The brutal side effects of cancer treatment are widely known to most of us. Hair loss, nausea, pain, weight loss, diarrhoea and extreme fatigue are […]
Five Minutes with Kathy Abernethy
Welcome to our new Five Minutes With… series. In each feature, we’ll have a quick catch up with some of our top health professionals to see […]