A year and half ago I went in for a surgery that I was hoping would give me a lot of answers. When I began to wake up the doctor informed me that I had endometriosis that had spread throughout my organs. It was “deeply infiltrative endometriosis” or DIE, which is what I had felt like was happening to me before surgery. There was so much relief that I felt to know they found something and I wasn’t crazy or it wasn’t just in my head.

Simply put, a menstrual cup is a small, flexible cup (usually made of medical-grade silicone) that you insert into your vagina during your period to collect—not absorb—your menstrual flow. Unlike tampons, which soak everything up, menstrual cups just hold the flow until you’re ready to empty and clean them.

We live in a time where there are nearly limitless identities we can use to describe our life experiences. Gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, aromantic, biromantic, polyromantic, etc., ….but wait, how are those different again? It’s incredible that there are so many descriptors that validate people’s selfhood, but I for one didn’t just magically download all of them into my brain overnight. In a quest for developing a continual knowledge base surrounding the relationships we have with ourselves, family, and friends, it’s easy to get lost in the lingo. My hope is to give you a beginner-friendly shallow dive into the differences between sexual and romantic orientations. Feel free to use what follows as a launch pad for more research, starting open conversations, and igniting self-understanding.

For far too long, women’s health has been an afterthought—something we just had to “deal with” quietly. But not anymore. Women’s health is finally getting the attention it deserves, and one of the biggest topics right now? Perimenopause. It’s that transitional phase before menopause when estrogen levels start shifting, leading to all kinds of fun (read: frustrating) symptoms. Hot flashes? Check. Irregular periods? Yep. Low libido, vaginal dryness, mood swings? Unfortunately, all on the list. The good news? People are talking about it, and that means more support, more solutions, and way less suffering in silence.

Are you ready to take control of your pleasure and design a sex life that truly suits you? We often focus on what others think our sex lives should look like, but the real power lies in discovering and prioritizing what brings us joy and fulfillment. Let’s explore how to create a personalized pleasure plan—a roadmap to sexual satisfaction that aligns with your unique desires, comfort levels, and goals. This guide will walk you through practical steps to bring more pleasure into your daily life, empowering you to embrace your sexuality on your terms.

Numerous companies actively engage in commemorative days and months to support DE&I initiatives. However, the true transformative power lies in leveraging these occasions as catalysts to foster meaningful dialogues among colleagues. It is within the exchange of diverse perspectives, experiences, and stories that the seeds of innovation are sown. Understanding and embracing body diversity isn't merely about external messaging or fulfilling corporate social responsibility obligations; it starts from within the organization.

Hey there, dynamic divas! 🌟 Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-love and body positivity? Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of embracing your body, flaws and all. Because let’s face it, perfection is overrated, and our quirks make us uniquely fabulous!

Let’s talk about something we don’t usually hear a lot about: how winter can take a toll on both chronic illness and sexual health. If you’ve ever felt like the colder months make everything harder—your pain levels, your energy, your mood—you’re not imagining it. Winter can amplify so much of what makes living with a chronic condition challenging. And for a lot of folks, that includes intimacy.

When we think about pelvic floor health, we often associate it with women who have given birth. But pelvic floor health is essential for every woman, regardless of childbirth history. As we age, the pelvic floor muscles—responsible for supporting the bladder, uterus, rectum, and vagina—can weaken, impacting not only bladder and bowel function but also sexual health and pleasure.

I finally saw the Barbie movie (I was a few weeks behind), and I'll start by saying it absolutely lived up to the hype. What a timely coincidence that here at WISe we're focusing on "Edgework" this month and what it means to push past and challenge our limitations. The Barbie movie focuses on just that.

In a world that often feels full of roadblocks, "Barbie" serves as a hopeful tale that we can overcome our challenges, it tells an encouraging story of humans of all ages  breaking free from societal boundaries. It's overall a movie of triumph, but also a reminder of how far we still have to go.

Are you ready to take control of your pleasure and design a sex life that truly suits you? We often focus on what others think our sex lives should look like, but the real power lies in discovering and prioritizing what brings us joy and fulfillment. Let’s explore how to create a personalized pleasure plan—a roadmap to sexual satisfaction that aligns with your unique desires, comfort levels, and goals. This guide will walk you through practical steps to bring more pleasure into your daily life, empowering you to embrace your sexuality on your terms.

Are you ready to take control of your pleasure and design a sex life that truly suits you? We often focus on what others think our sex lives should look like, but the real power lies in discovering and prioritizing what brings us joy and fulfillment. Let’s explore how to create a personalized pleasure plan—a roadmap to sexual satisfaction that aligns with your unique desires, comfort levels, and goals. This guide will walk you through practical steps to bring more pleasure into your daily life, empowering you to embrace your sexuality on your terms.

Hey there, beautiful souls! This month we're going to delve into the world of inside-out beauty, where the real magic happens. Forget about quick-fixes and fancy creams promising miracles. It's time to unlock your inner glow and let it shine through!

Picture this: You're standing in front of the mirror, wondering how you can achieve that radiant, head-turning beauty. Well, my friend, the secret lies in nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. It's time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and embrace the concept of inside-out beauty

with a friend and was reminded of how wild the tale has truly been.  I spent nearly 28 years of my life believing that I did not want to parent a child as I knew, statistically, being a mother would mean I would have less of a chance to achieve my goals.  After a series of challenging and life-altering experiences, I decided that I wasn't going to let a few data points determine the course of my life.  Two short months later I became a mother through adoption, and every day I relearn who I am as a human, woman and CEO who also serves as a mother. Motherhood is intense and indescribable, but most importantly, it is highly personal.  Every person has their own “motherhood story"- I'm still very much writing my own.

Cardiovascular disease is often called a “man’s disease”. Yet, it is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Despite the fact that one in three women are dying of cardiovascular disease 50% of women still do not know that heart disease is their greatest killer

As we celebrate sexual health awareness month, let’s explore our own sexuality by tapping into the beliefs that are not serving us, and honor the fact that we are all sexual beings, deserving of pleasure!

Sexual health is an essential piece of our whole health and wellbeing. PLEASURE is a valuable part of being human, one that should not be shamed. For most of us, our sexuality and beliefs about sex/gender identity/sexual orientation are tied to our upbringing, culture, religious ideation, social views on purity or being a “good girl/boy,” etc.

Myths Around Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)

The sun is out and our buns are out! For July, we are focusing on improving our body image. As the temperatures rise, our confidence should too. Now in the middle of summer, we’re (well we should be) wearing sleeveless shirts, bathing suits, shorts – the less clothing the better. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on the wellbeing of health care professionals around the world. While media coverage highlighted the stark reality of physician burnout and fatigue, the true crisis facing our healthcare system and society has not been fully recognized. By 2033, the United States will experience a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians (4). In fact, a recent survey of 20,665 health care workers found that approximately one in five physicians and two in five nurses intend to leave their practice within two years (5). Dr. Christine Sinsky, AMA vice president of professional satisfaction, says that “if even one-third to one-half of nurses and physicians carry out their expressed intentions to cut back or leave, we won’t have enough staff to meet the needs of patients” (2). 

WISe Wellness Guild proudly hosted "Secrets of Successful Women," powered by Fifth Third Private Bank. This event featured top female leaders in the Greater Cincinnati region ready to share the secrets to their success in their careers, finances and personal lives. In this session we discuss: