Episode 53: Should You Moisturize Your Vagina?

If you've every felt dry down there, then this episode is for you. In Episode 53 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya talks all about vulvar and vaginal dryness and explains why we should all consider using a moisturizer down there at some point in our life - and not just around menopause.Listen along as she explains:the difference between lubricant and moisturizerwhat vulvar + vaginal dryness can feel likewhat causes vulvar + vaginal drynesswhat to look for in a vulvar + vaginal moisturizerspecific ingredients (like hyaluronic acid and vitamin E) to look for in a moisturizerother things you can do to help improve vulvar + vaginal drynessAliya mentioned a few other episodes that you might find interesting. Check out  Episode 19 (How A Daily Walk Could Save Your Life), Episode 27 (Your Breath and Your Pelvic Floor), and Episode 17 (Perimenopause 101). Vulvar + Vaginal Moisturizer Links:RepaGyn: www.repagyn.caV-Magic Balm: www.medicinemama.comFemme Sense Balm: www.pelvichealthhub.comFeel Amazing Balm: www.feel-amazing.comIris Vulva Moisturizer: www.lovemyiris.com**Today's episode is generously sponsored by REPAGYN. RepaGyn is a non-hormonal vaginal moisturizer that helps relieve vaginal dryness and promotes healing of vaginal mucosa with the moisturizing properties of hyaluronic acid. It's available without a prescription online on Amazon.ca, Well.ca and Pharmex Direct, and Canadian pharmacies behind the counter. Learn more at repagyn.ca. Use promo code ALIYAD10 to save 10% when you purchase RepaGyn on amazon.ca. Consult your health care provider if you have any questions. Always read and follow the label.  If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at [email protected] for listening!About Aliya:Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days. _____Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resourcesFollow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun. More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility ProgramMore info on: Online Pregnancy Courses