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Self-care for DOWN THERE

We all know it’s good to eat a healthy diet, do regular exercise and take care of our wellbeing, but are we giving our vaginas the care and attention they deserve? A YouGov survey found many women are still massively misinformed when it comes to their private parts, with almost half being unable to identify or describe the function of the labia, uterus or vagina. And while that may seem unbelievable, it’s quite easy to ignore this area when it’s tucked away in undies. Being clued up is the first step to boosting intimate health – so let’s learn how best to look after our lady bits.

46% of menopausal women suffer from vaginal dryness.*

MANAGE THE MENOPAUSE

Feeling dry down there? When oestrogen levels decline during the menopause, the skin and supporting tissues of the

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