Sexual Health

Jo Divine Health Brochure
Jo Divine Health Brochure
Having a health issue doesn't mean your sex life will have to stop. This is why we work with many healthcare professionals who want to help their patients to enjoy... Read more...
Sexual Health and Pleasure Talks to Healthcare Professionals
Sexual Health and Pleasure Talks to Healthcare Professionals
We work with many healthcare professionals at Jo Divine because we believe sexual health and pleasure go hand in hand. As a former nurse and sexual health and pleasure expert,... Read more...
Sex and Cancer Talks, Podcasts, Videos and Events
Sex and Cancer Talks, Podcasts, Videos and Events
We advise many people who have had or have cancer and are going through treatment to help them regain their sexual function and reclaim their sex life. Working with several... Read more...
Menopause and Sex talks and events
Menopause and Sex talks and events
These are the menopause events and talks about sex and menopause that Samantha has attended and given as a sexual health and pleasure expert Read more...
Cancer Charity and Support Group Work
Cancer Charity and Support Group Work
At Jo Divine we work with several cancer charities and support groups, by giving talks, webinars, products and health brochures for events, writing sexual health and pleasure articles and helping... Read more...
Want thrush? Use a bath bomb!
Want thrush? Use a bath bomb!
Samantha says bath bombs should be renamed thrush bombs and says, "stop before throwing that bath bomb into the water, think about your intimate health!" Read more...
How do I use my lube?
How do I use my lube?
What is the best way to use a sexual lubricant? Read more...
How Do I Use My Vaginal Moisturiser?
How Do I Use My Vaginal Moisturiser?
Find out how what vaginal moisturiser is and how to use it. Read more...
Do you moisturise your vulva and vagina?
Do you moisturise your vulva and vagina?
Samantha explains why ingredients really matter when it comes to choosing suitable products to moisturise your vulva and vagina for good intimate health and pleasurable sex. Read more...
Breastfeeding and Sex - Use A Good Lube
Breastfeeding and Sex - Use A Good Lube
Samantha shares why using a good irritant free lube is important when breastfeeding. Read more...
Don’t forget to use a good lube if you take antihistamines
Don’t forget to use a good lube if you take antihistamines
Samantha shares why using a good irritant free lube is important if you take antihistamines. Read more...
Menopause and Libido
Menopause and Libido
Struggling with low libido? Taking HRT and testosterone can help, however, low hormonal levels may not just be the only reason your libido is low so take a look at... Read more...
Sex, Myths and The Menopause
Sex, Myths and The Menopause
"As someone who helps many people enjoy great sex during and post menopause I want to dispel the myth that your sex life will stop or it just will not... Read more...
Creating an Intimacy Bag
Creating an Intimacy Bag
Creating an Intimacy Bag is a great way to get your sex life back on track and help you feel more sexual when you have had or have a sexual... Read more...
Condom allergy? It could be the lubrication!
Condom allergy? It could be the lubrication!
Have you switched to a non latex condom because you think you have a latex allergy? It could be the lubricant on the condom or the lubricant you are using... Read more...
10 Ways Sex Can Boost Your Health
10 Ways Sex Can Boost Your Health
Sex doesn't just feel good, it does good too! We take a look at 10 different ways sex can improve your overall health and wellbeing including better sleep, looking younger,... Read more...
When Sex is Silent - Living with Cancer
When Sex is Silent - Living with Cancer
Cheryl Johnson wrote this fabulous article about her experience of being diagnosed with cancer and this impact of treatment, yet at no point during her journey did any medical or... Read more...
Recurrent Thrush : Why Does It Keep Coming Back?
Recurrent Thrush : Why Does It Keep Coming Back?
MJ writes about her experience of having recurrent thrush, the common causes including intimate hygiene practices, use of poor sexual lubricants and what you can do to prevent it and... Read more...
Living with Pudendal Neuralgia
Living with Pudendal Neuralgia
Women are often told their pain is "all in their heads" - Marion Jones was one of those women. She has Pudendal Neuralgia and kindly shared her journey to get... Read more...
Sex and Breast Cancer
Sex and Breast Cancer
Understanding what is happening to their bodies, simple changes to the way in which they see themselves and how they have sex can benefit the sex lives of women after... Read more...
Student sex
Student sex
University is a great time to experiment sexually, and there is an assumption that students are having the most and best sex. However, this isn't the case! We take a... Read more...
Should I use a Jade Egg?
Should I use a Jade Egg?
Are the claimed health benefits of jade eggs real or is it just marketing nonsense? Read more...
Summer Sexual Health Checklist
Summer Sexual Health Checklist
Looking after your sexual health is important at any time of the year but especially so during the summer months and when going on holiday. make sure you keep yours... Read more...
Tips when going for your smear test
Tips when going for your smear test
Some people find having a cervical smear test uncomfortable or painful for a wide variety of reasons so we have created some practical tips which will make the experience easier... Read more...
Allergic To Sex?
Allergic To Sex?
Are You Allergic To Sex? From a partner's sperm, irritating ingredients in sexual lubricants, using DIY sex toys to latex allergy, feminine hygiene products and even your underwear, there are... Read more...
Enjoying Sex after Ovarian Cancer
Enjoying Sex after Ovarian Cancer
By being imaginative with your sex play having ovarian cancer doesn't mean the end of your sex life. You can still enjoy sexual pleasure and intimacy. Read more...
Getting back into sex after womb cancer, aged 24
Getting back into sex after womb cancer, aged 24
Lydia Brain was diagnosed with womb cancer at 24. Here she talks of the impact upon her sex life and shares her advice on how to continue to enjoy sexual... Read more...
No need to go under the knife for a larger penis
No need to go under the knife for a larger penis
Are men worrying about the size of their penis unecessarily? Making lifestyle changes can help increase the size and function of your penis. Read more...
Ditch Feminine Hygiene Products to keep your Vagina Happy and Healthy
Ditch Feminine Hygiene Products to keep your Vagina Happy and Healthy
Ditching feminine hygiene products that disrupt our good bacteria and vagina pH will keeps your vaginas and vulvas happy, healthy and reduce recurrent infections and irrritations. Read more...
Is stress causing your erectile dysfunction?
Is stress causing your erectile dysfunction?
Is stress causing your erectile dysfunction? There are many ways in which you can over this problem and enjoy great sex again. Read more...
Why should I have a cervical smear test?
Why should I have a cervical smear test?
Many women avoid having a smear test, but this article focuses on why it is so important to keep on top of your sexual health. Read more...
Water Based Sexual Lubricants
Water Based Sexual Lubricants
Water Based Sexual Lubricants are the most versatile of all sexual lubricants and ideal for all sexual activites from solo play, to couples sex to sex toy pleasure Read more...
Eating for health in men over 50
Eating for health in men over 50
Staying healthy as you get older is extremely important for physical, mental and psychological well-being. Diet is a critical part of maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and different food groups are... Read more...
What are Jiggle Balls?
What are Jiggle Balls?
You may have heard of Jiggle Balls before, but what do they actually do? We take a closer look at the products that can do wonders for women's health. Read more...
Can I use Baby Oil as a Sexual Lubricant?
Can I use Baby Oil as a Sexual Lubricant?
Using a lubricant can make sex more enjoyable for both partners, and it can even make sex last longer. However,we do not recommend using baby oil as a sexual lubricant... Read more...
More Sex Please, We're Getting Older!
More Sex Please, We're Getting Older!
Enjoying sex at any age is extremely important and hugely beneficial to physical and mental well being. As the population gets older and lives longer due to better healthcare and... Read more...
8 Ways to Keep Your Vagina Healthy as You Get Older
8 Ways to Keep Your Vagina Healthy as You Get Older
As we get older our body ages, including our vagina which can affect our sexual health. However there are many ways in which you can overcome sexual issues to enjoy... Read more...
How to use Jiggle Balls
How to use Jiggle Balls
Practising your pelvic floor exercises is important for women at any age, not just after childbirth, and using Jiggle Balls can help to tone your PC muscles more efficiently. Read more...
Know Your Prostate
Know Your Prostate
Prostate cancer kills one man every hour: not just dads, but brothers, granddads, sons, nephews and uncles. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Read more...
Living with Vaginal Atrophy
Living with Vaginal Atrophy
Jane Lewis has written an honest blog about her journey living with Vaginal Atrophy and why we need to talk about our vaginas to stop Vaginal Atrophy being the menopausal... Read more...
Enjoying sex after cervical cancer
Enjoying sex after cervical cancer
You can still enjoy sexual pleasure and intimacy after cervical cancer by being imaginative with your sex play. Read more...
Festival Sex Survival Hacks
Festival Sex Survival Hacks
Festival Sex Survival Hacks to protect both your sexual health and pleasure Read more...
Overcoming Incontinence
Overcoming Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem affecting men and women of all ages Read more...
Sex and Diabetes
Sex and Diabetes
Due to the increase in obesity in the UK, type 2 diabetes is rising. Diabetes not only affects your general health but can impact upon your sexual health and pleasure... Read more...
Epilepsy and sex
Epilepsy and sex
If you are experiencing sexual problems as a result of epilepsy, there are are ways in which you can overcome them and enjoy better sex. Read more...
Enjoying Sex When You Have Arthritis
Enjoying Sex When You Have Arthritis
People can develop arthritis at any time in their life. It can be a debilitating, painful disease which can impact upon your sex life and relationships. However there are plenty... Read more...
Are Hormones affecting your Sex Life?
Are Hormones affecting your Sex Life?
Hormones play a key role in our well-being and any changes can impact upon our sex lives. Understanding how hormones affect our bodies can help us enjoy better sex. Read more...
Can I use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly as a sexual lubricant?
Can I use Vaseline Petroleum Jelly as a sexual lubricant?
Petroleum jelly, commonly known as Vaseline, is not designed as a sexual lubricant and can damage your sexual health and pleasure. Read more...
Why The Over 50's Are Not Practising Safe Sex
Why The Over 50's Are Not Practising Safe Sex
Many men and women over 50 are dating again after being divorced or widowed. Meeting someone new after having been with the same partner for many years can be daunting... Read more...
The Benefits Of Sex
The Benefits Of Sex
Everyone loves sex, but why is it so beneficial to your health? Find out why here... Read more...