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By Dalia Singer | Glamour

Dr. Briana Oster, M.D., talked Dr. Dalia Singer through the Cliovana procedure. She shows a diagram of the female sexual organ as Singer prepares for a noninvasive med spa treatment that promised to improve her orgasms through the use of sound waves. “We’ve been focused on the top part”—the small, external bulb at the top of the vulva—Oster explained, pointing to an illustration. “But there’s a lot more going on.”

By Dr. Karen Toubi OB-GYN | Babyboomers.com

For most women, the stress of daily life, motherhood, and work has us at our max! Add exhaustion, physical, relationship, and emotional changes, and it’s easy to let all those factors derail our sex lives.

By Brittany Anas | 5280 Magazine

For some women, reaching orgasm during sex can be a real struggle. And the numbers back this up: According to a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, when having sex with a familiar partner, just 62.9 percent of women orgasm compared to 85.1 percent of men. That difference equals a whole lot of disappointment in the bedroom.

By Tatiana Bido | New Beauty

It’s an eye-opening figure: By 2025 it’s estimated that there will be 1.1 billion post-menopausal women in the world. While everyone with a menstrual cycle will eventually experience “the change” in their lifetime, it’s still somewhat of a taboo subject. However, the current generation of women who are experiencing the often-uncomfortable symptoms of this natural process happen to be Gen X, an age group known to bring modern issues to the forefront.

By Chantelle Cook | Medium

Sexual Health Week September 11 – 17th is a good reminder that sexual wellness matters. Being intimate is a cornerstone of a healthy, fulfilling relationship. This Sexual Health Week is a perfect time to invest in the wellness of intimate relationships; checking with a trusted healthcare provider is a great way to stay up to date with treatments and knowledge.

By Randal Anthony Communications | The Globe and Mail

Dr. Marjorie Dixon is the founder of Toronto’s Anova Fertility and Reproductive Health, and her practice has been designed around her wish to treat her patients as human beings. Says Dr. Dixon, during any period of decreasing estrogen, tissue sensitivity and blood flow diminish, as does lubrication, which also affects enjoyment. Her technological answer, known as Cliovana, uses non-invasive sound-wave technology to enhance sensitivity of the clitoris.

by Robin Zabiegaski | Health Digest

According to Dr. Caroline Colin, having good sex is just as important for our overall health as eating a balanced diet and exercising. Unfortunately, the majority of people with female anatomy aren’t having good sex. While 75% of people with male anatomy orgasm during each sexual encounter, only 33% of people assigned female at birth orgasm during sexual encounters with people of the opposite sex — and 30% have trouble achieving orgasm at all.

Dr. Julianne Arena | Well Defined

During menopause, declining estrogen levels can bring uncomfortable and unwelcome symptoms. So many options exist to help address them, but because diet is crucial to overall health, Dr. Arena looks at how certain foods right under our noses can help.

By Amber Brooks | Dating Advice

The shift in hormones that leads to menopause can affect mood and diminish sexual desire for many women. Some women may feel more depressed or anxious, while others experience decreased sexual drive or painful intercourse. Cliovana is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound wave therapy to help increase sexual satisfaction for post-menopausal women.

By Soo Kin | Newsweek

While the idea of entering menopause might feel daunting, it doesn’t need to be. Dr. Julianne Arena, a double board-certified physician from Harvard University specializing in women’s health and sexual wellbeing, told Newsweek, “There are ways that we can transition into menopause and post-menopause and still feel great and healthy, and live long happy lives.” Dr. Arena talks about the many changes that come with menopause and recommends Cliovana to help improve orgasms and lubrication – and help with painful sex.

By Amaka Watson | Defendernetwork.com

Sexual health in this case is a very important part of the overall wellness for adults. The World Health Organization defines this as “a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.” Dr. Christi Pramudji is a urologist-gynecologist, who has helped thousands of women heal and achieve fulfilling sex lives. She is providing women with five tips to improve your sexual health in 2023.

By Dr. Lionel Steinberg | Healthcare Channel Australia

For far too long, a woman faking an orgasm has been regarded as little more than a punch line. The pleasure gap between men and women is vast and affects all ages and all relationship dynamics. Recent research from Cliovana’s Pleasure Index shows that men are four times more likely to orgasm than women, with 50% of women regularly faking an orgasm during intercourse.

By Natalia Lusinski | The Zero Report

The importance of sexual confidence – and how to have it. Cliovana practitioner Dr. Julianne Arena talks about aging and sexual function, hormone changes, and how Cliovana can help. Arena points out that confidence grows over time and with experience. “Having worked with women for over 20 years, I see the confidence in self and in sex shift with age.”

By Brianna Ruelas | Grit Daily

Sound-wave technology, also known as acoustic wave technology or acoustic technology, has seen a notable influx of new innovations in the wellness sector, a heightened focus on women’s health and intimate well-being that has spurred a wave of exciting product breakthroughs including Cliovana.

By Christy Birmingham-Reyes | whenwomeninspire.com

Women’s sexual health is an area that needs to get more recognition. Why? Low libido in women impacts relationships, obviously. It also can harm self-image and emotional well-being. With that in mind, I talked with Certified Sexual Health Clinician Rachael Cabreira about intimate well-being.

Beautifulmommies.com

Satisfying sex is vital to the quality of life. The positive effects of orgasm are vast – helping with sleep, stress reduction, clearer thinking, and positively impacting mental and emotional health by increasing endorphins and oxytocin. Cutting-edge solutions like Cliovana are game changers, helping women live with vitality – and great sex.

by Andrew Court | New York Post

Dr. Tessa Irwin, a urogynecologist surgeon in Texas who specializes in female pelvic dysfunctions, says a lack of education often keeps women from reaching an acute climax. She offers exercises to improve women’s orgasms.

Dr Taz | Superwoman Wellness Podcast episode 354

Dr. Taz explores women’s sexual health and intimacy with Dr. Julianne Arena, a double-board-certified physician.They discuss the multi-layered approach to women’s well-being, delving into topics such as hormone replacement therapy, the complexity of libido issues, and the significance of addressing trauma, pelvic floor therapy, and emotional well-being for overall sexual health. Their conversation offers insights and tools to empower women to embrace their vitality and intimate wellness.

by Joseph Deacetis | Style Lujo

Put sexual wellness first this Valentine’s Day! Help the woman in your life (or yourself!) enjoy physical intimacy and pursue a healthy, vibrant sex life with Cliovana.

by Lauryn Higgins |She Knows

Roughly 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause each day, and for some it can feel like navigating uncharted waters. And while the process can be challenging for anyone going through it, research has shown that the length, frequency, and severity of symptoms of menopause can look different across races. In fact, a recent two-decades long study found that women of color reach menopause 8.5 months earlier than white women, and have worse symptoms like hot flashes, depression, and sleep disturbances.

by Lauryn Higgins | She Knows

It’s no secret that as we age, our hormones change, and what once got us in the mood, may not work anymore. Our lifestyles can affect hormone levels. In addition, as we age, hormone production declines and can impact sexual function, explains certified sexual health clinician Rachael Cabreira, anti-aging specialist and Cliovana practitioner. And it’s perfectly normal.

By Anastasia Giannac | Bounty Parents Australia

After giving birth, I found that my body had changed in ways I really hadn’t expected, particularly in relation to sensitivity and sensation during sex. As a firm believer in every woman’s right to experience satisfaction and sexual pleasure, I decided to try a new treatment which was developed to heighten sensitivity of the clitoris using non-invasive, sound wave technology.