7 Simple Tips For Improved Pelvic Health By Damiva's Health & Wellness Lead Annette Garcea
How to Best Support Your Pelvic Health
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Vaginal dryness is normal in a woman's life. But it needs to be addressed to not get worse.
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Only use a 100% natural, chemical-free moisturizers for your intimate areas. Chemicals used in common lubes, moisturizers and creams can act as hormone disruptors, and lead to more dryness.
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Don't use water-based moisturizers. They contain chemicals to prevent bacterial growth and can dry the skin out more.
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Don't use products with beeswax. Beeswax should never be used in vulva care.
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The right pH is critical. Vaginal and skin pH changes as we age and can lead to increased infections and localized aging.
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Pelvic floor and breathing exercises will help. Practice to prevent leaking, incontinence, constipation and pain
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Use it (otherwise you'll lose it). Massage your genital area and keep having sex to maintain tissue and sensation. Blood flow is critical for healthy pelvic tissue.
Our body changes, and so we need to adapt our routines.
Annette Garcea, a life long health enthusiast, athlete and yogi, says that 'When I was younger, I did not experience issues related to dryness. Except for after I gave birth to my daughter and the normal dryer days during the cycle. Things changed in my mid forties. However, with the right routine, we can enjoy our daily activities and intimacy just the same. '
"Damiva isn't just for health nuts like Garcea," she says. "It's a fem care and skin care revolution. While other brands base their products on water and synthetic chemicals, we subtract and simplify. We're truly pro-women and truly all-natural. Not synthetic and chemical. No dilution or shortcuts."
Annette believes in the undiluted richness of natural ingredients and that products need to be natural and healthy for long-term use.
“It can be frustrating when you have dryness, discomfort and irritation in sensitive areas. There is this plethora of worrisome chemicals in personal care products, which can make things worse over time... when all you want is relief and peace of mind."
"Cleo by Damiva" gives you this relief and peace of mind. Cleo is the type of product that you feel so good about that you recommend to your daughter or friends.
Cleo is a 100% natural labial balm to moisture and soothe "your other lips", for the exterior parts of the vagina.
Because Cleo is a balm, it's texture is thicker, and less like a gel or serum - so you don’t walk around feeling like you are wet, or your underwear is wet. Put cleo where you need it, and it stays there.
Cleo is 100% natural, zero water and therefore zero chemicals. Cleo is pH balanced and helps maintain and restore the natural skin flora in your most sensitive area. Cleo by Damiva is recommended by Pelvic Health Therapists & Doctors in USA and Canada.
Cleo is sold only on Damiva's website.
"Cleo comes in sachets that fit into your pocket and are super light. And because Cleo contains no water, we pack in much more nourishing oils and plant butters - so that you always have enough balm with one sachet", says Annette. "A dot does a lot!"
This also helps our planet: no water in our formula means no forever chemicals in the environment, less weight, less packaging and less transportation required. Cleo is vegan, and cruelty free.
In the sachet, Cleo can go where ever you go. You don't have to carry a clunky container. Cleo is your invisible companion for everyday activities - swimming, yoga, gardening, running, bike riding, and also intimacy - the activities where you need this added comfort and peace of mind - so that you can focus on enjoyment.
Cleo is made in the USA.
Cleo is chemical-free and does not contain does NOT contain any synthetic chemicals, hormones, drugs, petroleum products, artificial color, artificial fragrance, or preservatives such as parabens. It also does not contain beeswax, which should not be used in vulva care due to its occlusive nature, potential for irritation in this sensitive area, interference with natural functioning and coating effect, which makes it hard to remove.
Laura Holland
Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
"So many of my patients love using Cleo Labial Balm for their perineal incisions or for dryness after their babies are born! It's a very soothing formula and since it's 100% natural it gives them confidence that they can safely use this product while breastfeeding. I am also very impressed by how quickly the scar tissue improves when the Cleo product is used in conjunction with scar tissue massage. Thanks for making a great product!"
There’s Mae, for moisturizing the vagina from the inside.
From feeling dry & anxious back to feeling normal and happy again in everyday activities. That's Mae.
Mae is a 100% natural, chemical-free vaginal suppository used to moisturize the vagina from the inside. Mae is optimized to the support the vaginal pH, which is between 3.0 and 3.5.
Made for women experiencing vaginal dryness and safe for long-term usage. For many women, Mae is more than just the leading 100% natural vaginal moisturizer.
For them, Mae is comfort, control, re-assurance, and re-connection. Mae is designed for long-term usage.
Annette recommends using Mae for at least 30 days because that is how long the cells need to renew. Once daily for at least 15 days, then every other day thereafter or upon advice of your specialist.
Mae starts at 34.97 and is sold on the website.
Vaginal dryness will affect over 85 percent of women in menopause and deteriorate over time. Think about it like your wrinkles. They aren't going anywhere once they appear. So you need to have a safe, effective vaginal product that you can moisturize with for decades.
Mae is that moisturizer. Mae is completely natural and moisturizes the vagina from the inside and soothes dryness. Its all natural formulation contains no chemicals, no water or alcohol, both of which dehydrate the delicate mucous membrane of the vagina over time.
Mae's pH value is balanced to support the vagina's pH value (3.7), and helps maintain and restore your skin's delicate natural flora.
Mae is a vaginal suppository that melts within 10 minutes.
For vaginal dryness, Mae would be great for you. All you need to do to know for sure is to try it yourself.
Mae is made in the USA.
Like Cleo, Mae is chemical-free and does not contain does NOT contain any synthetic chemicals, hormones, drugs, petroleum products, artificial color, artificial fragrance, or preservatives such as parabens. It also does not contain beeswax, which should not be used in vaginal care due to its occlusive nature, potential for irritation in this sensitive area, interference with natural functioning and coating effect, which makes it hard to remove.
"They love both.
I love both actually myself!"
DR. JUSTINE ROPER, PT, DPT
on her & her Patients' experiences with Mae & Cleo.
Are you ready to say 'Goodbye' to dryness & discomfort and 'Hello' to living freely and confidently?
pH balanced
100% all-natural, zero chemicals
moisturizing & soothing
designed for long-term use & safe
What women say about Mae & Cleo by Damiva
What women write about us...
Shelag B.
I absolutely love love love this product!!!! STRONGLY recommend for anyone looking for a natural and healthier solution for comfort!!!😍😍😍
Anne W.
This is a great product. It helps a lot with dryness and is so easy to use.
Sharon W.
I just received 2 more boxes of this stuff because I want to make sure I never run out. It's that good.
Beatriz E.
Thanks to this product I was able to do my physical therapy. The formula is very comfortable. It provides the right amount of lubrication. I will continue to use. I’m very happy to have found this because nothing else was working.
Jennifer H.
I really like the Vag. Suppository - actually only use 1/2 of it at a time - as this is plenty. After menopause - it has REALLY made a difference in everything - but I'm sure you hear this all the time. It IS a 5 star product!
Katie
This product has been a lifesaver! I use Mae a few times a week, and it is so soothing and healing. I love that it is completely natural and I can feel good about the ingredients.
Helen D.
I was forced to have a hysterectomy at 38 leaving only one ovary as I had severe Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. I was not told about vaginal dryness until months after the surgery when I was dealing with it's effects. I saw my Doctor and she prescribed estrogen and Mae. The very first time I used it I could feel an actual difference, I had immediate relief from the dryness. I continued to use it consistently until the HRT took effect and now I can use it as needed. I had tried other products but could not tolerate the way they acted in my body.
Eydie B.
I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I thought the burning and urination frequency was a UTI. I went to urgent care and saw a urologist. Finally, when I saw a pelvic floor PT, she helped me pin point that I was experiencing vaginal dryness probably due to the hormonal shift my body was going through after I stopped breastfeeding my child. She gave me a couple samples of Mae suppositories and I could tell it gave me relief. After continued use of Mae I have had great improvement. I hope with continued use I will eventually not need to use it as frequently.
Raina D.
These product help me feel so much better in my healing from Pelvic Radiation due to my Cervical/Uterine cancer-
It keeps me feeling young without any pain or drying or the burn feeling that I experience.
I am able to be intimate with my husband again -
Thank you Damiva!
Paula L.
Damiva has given me my life back. Doc took me off hormones after uterine cysts and surgery, and she recommended Damiva MAE for moisturizing. I was also diagnosed with IC (interstitial cystitis). Using Damiva MAE has been a life changer in managing my symptoms and being able to ride a bike again! Thank you so much for this wonderful product.
Simca
Hi guys I really love your products. Saw a typo in the text below on your website. I think it should read “ Cleopatra “was” the inventor of lip balm.
Kathleen S.
Very helpful with dryness.
Thank goodness this product exists!
Two Personal Stories
Perry L.
As women we know our body changes as we reach menopause and after menopause.
I was searching for a natural product to use for vaginal dryness, pain and discomfort. I tried some that were recommended to me or I found online that said they were natural, well some didn’t work at all and one was actually burning my insides.
When I researched the ingredients they were not all natural. So I continued my search. Luckily one day I came across mae during one of my searches.
I purchased a box at my local pharmacy with fingers crossed hoping that Mae would be the one for me. To my surprise it is an amazing product and 100% chemical free. I am no longer suffering with dryness or pain and am happily active again
I would highly recommend this product for anyone suffering with vaginal dryness, of any age.
Thank you Damiva for striving to provide heathy information and healthy chemical free products for women.
Am looking forward to trying your other products,
I now order mae online as it’s no longer available locally, just glad I can still get such a great product.
Joanne J.
I recently purchased the Mae Vaginal Moisturizer, which I find has really helped with vaginal dryness.
I used it and I found it was very effective and I had no side effects, Other products that I've used in the past, I've had side effects. And it's It's 100 percent natural, chemical free, water free, hormone free and gluten free and vegan
I'm in my mid to late 60s. I highly recommend it. If you're in your 50s or whatever, I would think it would work for somebody in that age group.
Anybody that's going through menopause, that experiences vaginal dryness, I think this product would be 100 percent effective.
I'm very sensitive, I have very highly sensitivity to different products and this product has really been 100 percent effective.
What Pelvic Health Professionals Say About Us
"Helping with different pH balances or dryness or itchiness without chemicals, that is really great."
Sara O, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
"Love their products for helping lubricating the vaginal tissues and sexual intercourse"
Becky Parr
Chief Physical Therapist & Owner of Resilience Physical Therapy
"You'll love it, try it."
This labial balm is one that I use myself. And I highly recommend it to any of my patients, especially to those who are post menopausal and having dryness issues. You'll love it, try it.
Lola R, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Which Ingredients do
Mae & Cleo by Damiva Contain?
Mae contains only five 100% natural ingredients and nothing else.
Cocoa Seed Butter, Kokum Seed butter, Calendula, Hamamelis & Sucrose
Cleo contains eleven 100% natural ingredients, and nothing else.
Cocoa Seed Butter, Kokum Seed Butter, Shea Olein, Sunflower Oil, Argan Oil, Borage Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Vitamin E, Sucrose Cocoate, Sea Buckthorn Extract, Hyaluronic Acid
Cocoa butter is an excellent moisturizer, helping to lock in moisture and improve the skin deeply, leaving it soft and supple. Cocoa has a soothing effect on the skin and helps reduce irritation. Cocoa supports the skin's protective barrier function to hold moisture in.
Kokum seed butter is highly moisturizing, helping to restore dry and damaged skin. It contains a rich blend of fatty acids which nourishes the skin. It supports skin's elasticity, and it support the skin’s healing abilities. Kokum is also soothing.
Shea olein, a type of shea butter, offers moisturizing and soothing properties, antioxidants, and supports barrier protection to shield skin from irritants and pollutants. It is gentle and can enhance comfort in these delicate areas.
Sunflower oil is known for its moisturizing properties and its ability to support the skin's barrier function, helping to defend against irritations and infections. It provides vitamins and fatty acids, which can nourish and protect the skin.
Argan oil is extracted from the kernels of the Argan tree and is renowned for its nourishing and soothing properties: it is highly moisturizing, and Argan oil is promoting elasticity while being very gentle on sensitive skin.
Borage oil can be a potent moisturizer, and be beneficial in preventing dryness and irritation in sensitive areas. With its essential fatty acids which can nourish the skin and maintain its health, promoting a soft and smooth texture.
Apricot kernel oil is known for its emollient and nourishing properties. It contains vitamins A and E, which promote skin health. It aids in maintaining skin elasticity by helping to nourish and moisturize the skin. It is gentle.
moisturizing properties that may aid in reducing skin dryness, helping to keep the skin hydrated. It supports the skin's natural barrier function and can help improve the texture of the skin, possibly promoting a smooth and soft surface, which is vital for the delicate skin in the labia area.
Sucrose maybe a surprising ingredient. Many of us know that if we *eat* sucrose, that it's bad for us. However, when we *apply it topically*, the opposite is true. Sucrose in a topical vaginal product, actually feeds the right bacteria.
Sea buckthorn extract provides nutrients such as vitamins, fatty acids, and flavonoids. It helps nourish and moisturize the skin, aiding in maintaining hydration and soothing effects of dryness.
Hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin, is known to hold a substantial amount of water. Due to its hydrating properties, it may offer a soothing effect on sensitive skin, helping to reduce discomfort.
Dr. Erin Tanner PT, DPT, Resilience Physical Therapy
"Thank you for making a great product that we can recommend to help patients get relief!"