The Semaine Journal
What Does BV Smell Like? (vs Normal and Yeast)
A Semaine Health education guide. Reviewed against the published research; sources linked throughout. Educational content, not medical advice. The short answer Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, classically smells fishy, and the...
What Does BV Smell Like? (vs Normal and Yeast)
A Semaine Health education guide. Reviewed against the published research; sources linked throughout. Educational content, not medical advice. The short answer Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, classically smells fishy, and the...
Vaginal Odor 101: What Changes and Why
Vaginal odor naturally shifts with hormones, age, hydration, and everyday habits—and most changes are completely normal. This guide breaks down what influences scent, what doesn’t, and when it’s worth checking...
Vaginal Odor 101: What Changes and Why
Vaginal odor naturally shifts with hormones, age, hydration, and everyday habits—and most changes are completely normal. This guide breaks down what influences scent, what doesn’t, and when it’s worth checking...
The Complete Guide to How Often You Should Poop
It seems basic, but most of us don't actually know what's normal. And what's normal for us might be not-so-normal for others. Here's what to know and what to do about...
The Complete Guide to How Often You Should Poop
It seems basic, but most of us don't actually know what's normal. And what's normal for us might be not-so-normal for others. Here's what to know and what to do about...
Does Vaginal Scent Change as We Age?
Vaginal smell will vary over your life due to a number of factors such as hygiene, your menstrual cycle, and overall health or lifestyle changes. This is normal but not...
Does Vaginal Scent Change as We Age?
Vaginal smell will vary over your life due to a number of factors such as hygiene, your menstrual cycle, and overall health or lifestyle changes. This is normal but not...
Are Vaginal and Gut Health Related? Can You Sup...
Your gut and vaginal microbiome are different but they both benefit from healthy environments. Find out how you can keep both your vaginal and intestinal flora happy and healthy. (7...
Are Vaginal and Gut Health Related? Can You Sup...
Your gut and vaginal microbiome are different but they both benefit from healthy environments. Find out how you can keep both your vaginal and intestinal flora happy and healthy. (7...
Endometriosis and Gut Health
Your questions about SIBO and gut health answered by Women's Health Coach Jessica Duffin of The Endo Belly Coach. (4 min read)
Endometriosis and Gut Health
Your questions about SIBO and gut health answered by Women's Health Coach Jessica Duffin of The Endo Belly Coach. (4 min read)
What Should My Vagina Smell Like?
Vaginas aren't supposed to smell floral or fruity, so any products that promise that should raise red flags. Let's talk about normal and not-so-normal smells and the best practices for vaginal...
What Should My Vagina Smell Like?
Vaginas aren't supposed to smell floral or fruity, so any products that promise that should raise red flags. Let's talk about normal and not-so-normal smells and the best practices for vaginal...
What Are Period Poops
It’s true that GI issues tend to be elevated before and during your period, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence. 3 mins read
What Are Period Poops
It’s true that GI issues tend to be elevated before and during your period, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence. 3 mins read
The Connection Between Hormonal Health and Your...
Learn what the connections are between gut health and hormonal health and what a good gut really means to your overall health. 3 min reads
The Connection Between Hormonal Health and Your...
Learn what the connections are between gut health and hormonal health and what a good gut really means to your overall health. 3 min reads
What is a Prebiotic?
If you’re a gut health nut, you’ve probably heard of, and even take probiotics. But are you familiar with their younger sibling, prebiotics? 4 mins read
What is a Prebiotic?
If you’re a gut health nut, you’ve probably heard of, and even take probiotics. But are you familiar with their younger sibling, prebiotics? 4 mins read
Get to Know Your Gut
Understanding your gut health will help your hormonal health and mental health—it’s all connected. 3 mins read
Get to Know Your Gut
Understanding your gut health will help your hormonal health and mental health—it’s all connected. 3 mins read
Taking Charge of Your Pelvic Health
Pelvic Floor Therapist Dr. Jackie Crowell explains what the pelvic floor is and how to start healing if we're in pain. (Hint: learning that these subjects aren't taboo is the...
Taking Charge of Your Pelvic Health
Pelvic Floor Therapist Dr. Jackie Crowell explains what the pelvic floor is and how to start healing if we're in pain. (Hint: learning that these subjects aren't taboo is the...