Stress and intimacy are deeply connected—especially during midlife. This blog from The GSM Collective explores how hormones, emotional load, and fatigue affect libido, and offers evidence-based ways to rebuild sexual wellness during life’s busiest seasons.

Low desire, painful sex, or dryness at midlife? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. This Sexual Health Month, get answers from Chicago’s The GYN & Sexual Medicine Collective.

August is National Wellness Month—an ideal time to reset your sexual wellness. From low libido to pelvic pain and sleep struggles, Dr. Sameena Rahman shares why these issues matter, how they’re connected, and what you can do to feel like yourself again.

During Simplify Your Life Week, don’t overlook your medicine cabinet. For midlife women, hidden side effects from common meds and supplements can impact libido, dryness, sleep, and more. Dr. Sameena Rahman shares how a careful medication review can lead to better sexual wellness—and what to clear out first.

Choosing the right lube can transform your comfort and pleasure. From pH to toy compatibility, this guide from The GSM Collective breaks down water, silicone, and oil-based options—so you can find what truly works for your body.

Chronic pain can reshape every part of life—including your sex life. This guide explains how pelvic floor therapy, pain-modulating meds, and open communication can help you reclaim comfort, intimacy, and control.

Libido changes, vaginal discomfort, and arousal challenges are common after 40—but they’re not something you have to live with. This guide explains the physical and emotional causes behind midlife shifts and explores the therapies that can help you feel like yourself again.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is the most common form of sexual dysfunction for women, yet rarely discussed. Discover what causes low libido, how your brain and body interact, and how treatments like counseling, medication, and specialized care can help you regain your sexual confidence.

Virginity testing is a harmful cultural myth with no medical basis. In this candid post, Dr. Sameena Rahman explores the anatomy of the hymen, the dangers of virginity testing, and how cultural stigma still impacts women’s health globally.

Blue vulva and blue balls both refer to temporary sexual arousal discomfort caused by vasocongestion. Dr. Sameena Rahman breaks down the science, when it’s normal, and when it’s a sign to seek evaluation.

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) affects nearly half of postmenopausal women. Dr. Sameena Rahman explains the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments—from vaginal estrogen and DHEA to laser therapy and pelvic floor support.