Women, it’s time for better sex
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onAre you nervous about having sex after having a baby? We chat to Kate Moyle, Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast. Kate answers our most-asked questions from our warrior community. How do I tackle anxiety around having sex again, after the birth of my...
SCAR TISSUE MASSAGE: WHEN & HOW TO MASSAGE SCAR TISSUE POST SURGERY
Posted by fiona Toomey onWhether you love or hate your scar, whatever scar you own, your skin needs nourishment & hydration. Everyone feels differently about their scars, and that’s ok. It can be hard to accept the changes to your body has gone through. You may not have any control over how your body...
The real postpartum: bedside table edition
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onOkay women, let’s shed the picture perfect matching outfits, take off the nursing bra and let all our postpartum woes hang out. It’s time for a dose of postpartum reality. Life after childbirth is anything but glamorous. Many warrior women feel the need to put on a pretty facade, but...
True or False: Cervical Smear Edition
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onWhether you need a topic for a zoom quiz or a little vulva-related general knowledge to liven up a dingy January day, we got you. How much do you know about cervical screening? Answer these questions or share them with your pals to work out who’s the vulva victor and...
Understanding your prolapse with Clare Bourne
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onMany women experience a prolapse, it’s time we sat down and had a good old chat with an expert. Squeeze those pelvic floors, ladies, we’re in for a wild ride. What is prolapse? You may have heard tales about prolapse from your aunties or gal pals, but all too often...
5 tips for an empowered birth with The Naked Doula
Posted by fiona Toomey onHow do you retain a little bit of control when birthing a human being? We know you warrior women love being in the driving seat as much as we do, so we’ve teamed up with The Naked Doula to help you have an empowered birth. Emma Armstrong, or the Naked...
C-section Recovery: What to Expect
Posted by fiona Toomey onEven though 1 in 4 women give birth via c-section, most of us have no idea what to expect afterwards. We’ve broken it down for you, babes. Check out our day by day c-section recovery timeline. 💛 Fresh from your C-section The day of your c-section can be a bit...
Our Founder’s Story: Bliss UK
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onOur Founder’s Story: Bliss UK Every day, over 300 babies born in the UK are admitted into neonatal care. Bliss helps these families when they need it most. Here’s just one of these stories from Nessa’s Founder. For every mother, pregnancy is an exciting time, but there’s always an underlying...
Pregnancy and post-pregnancy acne
Posted by fiona Toomey onAcne is always a bitch, but when you’re having a baby, the last thing you want to worry about is breakouts. We take a look at the science behind pregnancy acne, and tips for keeping your skin in baby-bottom condition. If you’re experiencing pregnancy acne right now, you’re not alone....
Gut health during pregnancy
Posted by Anjalee Peiris onRecent science suggests that mothers’ gut health during pregnancy is central to the health of newborn babies. Let’s unpack why. Forewarning: be prepared for lots of sexy bacteria chat. Thanks to certain yoghurt brands boasting about ‘happy guts’ and ‘good gut bacteria’, we have an idea about taking care of...