Breakdowns in sexual connection can drive a deeply personal wedge between partners, but Good Clean Love founder Wendy Strgar is proof they can be overcome.

Is sex important in a relationship? This is a common question. It's a topic that can stir up a range of emotions and concerns for individuals and couples alike. Knowing the value of sex in your relationship and how to maintain a fulfilling sexual connection is important.

Self-care is self-love. Many of us think about self-care as bubble baths, pedicures or massages. While these pampering activities are common ways to receive self-love, we should create a habit of practicing self-care to better appreciate ourselves. Think more holistically about self-care. A monthly pedicure isn’t likely to preserve our long-term emotional, mental and physical health. We can better accept self-love when we preserve our overall health by practicing some, often, overlooked self-care habits. 

Applying the science of biomimicry, our BioMatch product solutions are designed to help protect and maintain the optimal healthy state of the vaginal microbiome.

Personal lubricant has a bit of a reputation for being a niche product. It’s something that we’re often told is for a post-menopausal population, masturbation or anal play. In reality, however, lube is made to enhance pleasure, not just for specific people or play.  

Lube can benefit anyone with an active partnered or solo sex life. Anyone who’s used a lubricated condom has already benefited from just how great lube is (as you likely know, the lube that comes in the condom wrapper is what helps avoid chafing and tearing). The same thing happens in our bodies. Lube adds slip and reduces friction to help make sex safer and more pleasurable. Body-safe personal lubricants like Almost Naked Hint of Mint are a great way for anyone to ease into sex or masturbation, and they help keep your sessions going if things begin to dry up.  

Shopping for a healthcare provider is important. Spend as much time as you would shopping for a car or outfit for an important event. Afterall, this person is going to know things about you that even your best friend might not.  

Having a healthy vaginal microbiome is linked with having the best outcomes for fertility and pregnancy. If you're starting your journey of trying to conceive, there are steps you can take to proactively care for your vaginal ecosystem.