With 1 in 2 of women experiencing a vaginal infection in their lifetime, and many more getting recurrent UTIs especially in menopause, it is something that we need to all be aware of!  Sadly many women are dismissed by their GPs and not given the help they so desperately need. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) become more common in menopause due to the physiological changes that take place.  It's not an easy time!

I personally have not had recurrent infections, but the one or two I have had were uncomfortable enough!  My article shares information on how to prevent a UTI in menopause including a review of V-Health a new natural supplement from Feel 

Recurrent UTIs come under a set of symptoms known as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and they can severely impact on our quality of life.  Depleting hormones means that the delicate vaginal ph is no longer present which can allow bad bacteria to flourish.

So what can we do to prevent recurrent UTIs and better care for our vaginal health and can Feel V-Health help with that?

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Some of you might have been following my new workout regime on my Instagram stories.  When I started my course of EMSculpt NEO, it was the perfect opportunity to get back to regular workouts and start strength training again. Caring for our body and keeping active is important at any age but as we approach menopause and head into our postmenopausal years, it becomes even more important! I am fortunate to be small and I am a healthy weight, I acknowledge I don't look my age - currently 56 but I still need to put the effort in to achieve my body goals. And a healthy diet and regular exercise can make a huge difference in managing menopause-related symptoms.

There are 4 main areas of my health I focus on ....

Getting regular physical activity into my day.
Making sure my nutrition is optimal.
Getting enough sleep.
Reducing my stress and looking after my mental health.

Exercise and nutrition have to be as easy and as simple as possible but they need to be effective! I don't want to over-complicate things and spend hours in either the gym or in the kitchen!

This blog post is sponsored by BOMIMO Nutrition.

When I started researching for this post, to find out what women were thinking and feeling about one of the lesser discussed symptoms of menopause, it became clear that female sexual function and vaginal wellness isn't talked about or searched for online much. It is easy to find information on men's sexual health - including erectile dysfunction - but we are far less open about female libido, vaginal dryness and our intimate health.
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I found out that the most commonly searched terms are 'private parts' or 'menopausal vagina'. It made me feel sad to think that so many women are still way too embarrassed, and that we are a long way off from an open and honest conversation about intimate wellbeing.  So why is vaginal dryness still such a taboo subject?  Why are women too shy to use the proper terms for their vagina and their vulva, and be honest about their sexual needs?  In this blog post, I am not aiming to answer that, but I won't shy away from the fact that menopausal women have needs and want to look after every aspect of their health, including their vaginal health!

Our vaginal tissue becomes laxer as we age, this is due to a depletion of collagen, elastin and glycogen and why menopausal women will often report an increase in vaginal dryness, sexual worries and incontinence.

But in recent years, along with a gradual move towards better menopause awareness, we have also seen an increase in technology designed to help rejuvenate the vagina and improve intimate wellness. We no longer have to accept sore, dry skin or lack of sexual function as the norm. Women are seeking help and experts are happy to open up the dialogue and offer new solutions. 

This is a sponsored blog post with Issviva.