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10 Things I Felt When Sex Hurt for 10 Years
I’m Kelley, co-founder and CEO of Pelva. I am many things: an artist, a friend, a wife, a sister, a founder, an inventor, and a woman who lived with vaginismus and provoked vestibulodynia for over a decade...
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10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 real, messy feelings I had when sex (or any insertion) was impossible or extremely painful. I’ve also included the resources or mindset shifts that actually moved the needle for...
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
After menopause, up to half of all women have pain before, during, or after sex. With the right care and support, though, comfort and pleasure are still very much possible.
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
If you’ve never heard of a vaginal liner, you’re definitely not alone. It’s a pretty new concept, designed as a solution for more comfortable sex (or other forms of vaginal...
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Understanding the difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can help explain why your body may feel different and why the type of support you need may change over time.
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
Working with a pelvic floor physical therapist before, during, and after menopause can help you better understand what’s happening in your body and what you can do to feel more...
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
In Pelva’s HydroSlix™ Liners, each ingredient has a job. We spent over 2 years perfecting our formulation and pride ourselves on simple ingredients that each have a true function with...
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Which positions help HydroSlix™ stay in place during sex or insertion? A simple, practical guide to choosing positions that support comfort, stability, and ease of use.
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Intimacy changes over time. These five gentle, practical tips help you introduce something new into the bedroom in a way that feels safe, connected, and respectful for both partners.
10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 Things I Felt When Sex was Uncomfortable (And the Resources That Actually Helped)
10 real, messy feelings I had when sex (or any insertion) was impossible or extremely painful. I’ve also included the resources or mindset shifts that actually moved the needle for...
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
Menopause and It's Impact on Sex
After menopause, up to half of all women have pain before, during, or after sex. With the right care and support, though, comfort and pleasure are still very much possible.
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
What Is a Vaginal Liner? (And Why Someone Might Use One)
If you’ve never heard of a vaginal liner, you’re definitely not alone. It’s a pretty new concept, designed as a solution for more comfortable sex (or other forms of vaginal...
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause: What Changes and What You Can Do About It
Understanding the difference between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can help explain why your body may feel different and why the type of support you need may change over time.
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
5 Ways a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Can Help During Menopause
Working with a pelvic floor physical therapist before, during, and after menopause can help you better understand what’s happening in your body and what you can do to feel more...
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
What’s Inside HydroSlix™ Vaginal Liners
In Pelva’s HydroSlix™ Liners, each ingredient has a job. We spent over 2 years perfecting our formulation and pride ourselves on simple ingredients that each have a true function with...
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Best Sex Positions for Using a Vaginal Liner (& Other Uses)
Which positions help HydroSlix™ stay in place during sex or insertion? A simple, practical guide to choosing positions that support comfort, stability, and ease of use.
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Introducing Something New In the Bedroom – 5 Tips for Success
Intimacy changes over time. These five gentle, practical tips help you introduce something new into the bedroom in a way that feels safe, connected, and respectful for both partners.
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