One of the biggest sources of anxiety during pregnancy is pain during labor. “How will I handle it?”, “Will I be able to cope?”, or “I’m scared of the pain”…

The cervix is an incredible organ.  It serves as the gateway between the vagina and the uterus, it allows sperm to come in, or keeps it out, period blood flows…

Have you ever wished you could get your period over in one hour? If you think about it, you could spend that hour on the toilet, catching up on your…

As my patients reach their forties and start noticing changes in their menstrual cycles, they often start thinking… As my patients reach their forties and start noticing changes in their menstrual cycles, they often start thinking about menopause. Their older sisters, co-workers, and friends may be lamenting hot flashes and night sweats. They may hear […]

Doctors discuss the wide-ranging medical uses and evolving role of Botox to treat a number of medical conditions. On Halloween morning in 1975, Martha Murphy, then a 23-year-old newlywed, woke up with a stiff neck. “I thought I just slept wrong, no big deal,” she recounts. But the pain and stiffness did not go away […]

Someone who is intersex has sex characteristics that don’t fit the societal notions of male and female bodies. Instead, it’s an umbrella term that makes room for all sorts of…

You’ve probably heard the term “antioxidants” thrown around here and there, in regards to nutrition. But what exactly are antioxidants, how do they work in the body, why do we…

How your eyesight may change as you age How your eyesight may change as you age By Mia James Hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and eye changes? It’s true: your eyes are among the various parts of your body and well-being that menopause can affect. You can make these changes less uncomfortable or disruptive […]

The pelvis contains a lot of different systems of the body. There are various organs: the bladder, the colon and the uterus or prostate and there are various joints, muscles,…

Ah sex, we know it. We love it. And here at Intimina, we love to get down to the nitty-gritty science of it.  Examining what’s going on physiologically when we’re…

Here at Intimina, we’re all about working with our biology to optimize our sex lives.  We are products of nature, and knowing how to work with our natural rhythms can…

Ahh, that sweet morning cup of joe. An afternoon latte. A post-dinner espresso. There’s no denying the satisfaction one gets from a good cup of coffee.  Of course here at…

Have you ever noticed that while the outside of our bodies come in a lot of different sizes, shapes and colours, the pictures we see in textbooks of our insides…

A lot of us are coming up on our one-year anniversary. We’re hopeful for the next few months, but in the meantime, we could use a pick-me-up. And we figured…

Many people have heard about Kegels, but not many people are aware of the muscles they are exercising: the pelvic floor.  The pelvic floor is a muscular bowl inside of…

Whether you’re new to the world of sex toys and tools, or a seasoned veteran, it’s vital for both your own health and the health of your toys to be…

If you’re an Intimina blog reader, then congratulations! You’ve been taking some important steps to become more informed about your body. Not to toot our own horn (though we have…

Most of us get nervous from time to time when in new social situations. A combination of nerves, excitement, and newness can send rushes of adrenaline through our bodies when…

During pregnancy, your body will go through so many changes and transitions that you may not know how to keep up with it! From growing breasts to a growing belly.…

Every day, more than one million STIs are contracted globally.  Contracting an STI can lead to feelings of low self-worth, anxiety around love and relationships, depression, and feelings of sexual…