Like the rest of the skin on our bodies, our labia and vagina have an acid mantle that protects against the wrong bacteria. An imbalance in the acidity level can cause bacteria, yeast or fungus...

In addition to the tremendous physical changes (and sometimes trauma) our vaginas go through during childbirth, the hormonal ones can cause vaginal dryness while they return to their normal levels.

Our pelvic floor is a group of inter-connected muscles and tissue that support our visceral organs. Having a routine pelvic health exam is a must for every woman in her late 30s and beyond.

It turns out that having a healthy vagina is key to women’s health as we age – so why are so many women (and doctors) having a difficult time discussing the topic of vaginal dryness?

Much as we love coconut at home and at Damiva, we can’t use it in our products because coconut oil is the wrong pH. We have tested several types and they're all too high.

By age 60, about 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will have had a hysterectomy and between 20% to 40% of these surgeries may not be needed. What options should women consider?

While being green for us at Damiva is an ethos, we also believe strongly that it’s a health necessity after age 40: a decrease in hormones can lead to increased chemical sensitivity.

Being Canadian is not just a point of pride for me and my family, it’s the reason why we believe that Damiva has been successful in spreading a global message about menopause.

We invented Cleo for you, the woman who was gutsy enough to talk to a complete stranger (me) about your the need for an external labial moisturizer to help with dryness.