The Hey Gyno! blog is a new women’s sexual health and wellness blog by Orlagh Reid. Gyno comes from the Greek word gyne which actually means woman or female. The HEY GYNO! blog explores topics important to women today such as female sexual wellness, sex positivity, sexual and reproductive conditions, sexual dysfunction, femtech, and body positivity.
As a woman living with and managing endometriosis myself, I wanted to incorporate into one single relatable blog a range of positive and informative articles to raise awareness of conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic health and chronic pain.
“The Hey Gyno!blog is a shout-out to women to promote sexual wellness, self-advocacy, education, awareness and female empowerment.”
In a media culture obsessed with selling women superficial messages such as how to fix their libido, conform to a perfect body image, look younger, and have mindblowing better sex more often, the important and realistic topics affecting women’s sexual health are largely overlooked. They are not sexy enough for mainstream TV and magazines. Social media is also sadly restricting and placing a shadow-ban on much content which is in fact basic sex education making it more difficult for women to access informative articles. Hey Woman! this blog is for you.
Previous to the Hey Gyno! I spent two years writing a popular blog called the Vaginismus Blog. I had many wonderful guest contributors and health professionals sharing their insights and expertise. There were so many women interested in the Vaginismus Blog that I set up the Vaginismus and Co Community for women who wanted to come together online to discuss the topics important to them. We meet once or twice each month sharing and discussing topics important to everyone. I realised quite quickly that many of the articles in the vaginismus blog were also topics relating to female sexual health and wellbeing.
The Hey Gyno! blog is a new series to follow onwards from the Vaginismus blog and will continue to include articles on vaginismus, sexual anxiety, intimacy and GPPPD.
Check out the EVENTS page to find out what events Orlagh Reid is hosting online this month!
As you may already know, in Ireland, we are still not great at discussing issues relating to our sexual selves. This includes the broad range of undiscussed hidden health conditions such as vulvar pain and gynaecological conditions women experience that impact their sexual health and happiness.
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For many women, dare I say the majority of women, talking about sexual health remains a taboo. Something deeply personal. Shame and sex remain intrinsically linked through generations. It can be even harder for women who are quiet, shy, introverted, private or traditional. Many factors influence how openly we discuss topics of sexology.
These range from sexuality to gender, culture to society, and, religion to life experience. Even our sex education, if you had any, remains basic and vague with little or no emphasis on pleasure, self-awareness or female sexual conditions. Disability, chronic pain, infertility and menopause are all factors affecting women today.
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The Hey Gyno! blog is a shout-out to women to promote self-advocacy, education, awareness and female empowerment. If you would like to get involved, share a story, suggest a topic, tell us about your health practice or contribute to a special guest article or feature, please subscribe to my newsletter here and email me at info@orlaghreid.ie
Popular Hey Gyno! Blog Articles
SUBSCRIBE HERE and join the Hey Gyno! Community with Orlagh Reid for regular emails, articles, online events for women in Ireland and beyond and peer support. We host at least one monthly online group on Zoom every month – find out more on the EVENTS page or join the Private FB Group. Take a read of many more related articles with Orlagh reid in the nationwide MEDIA & PRESS.
Popular Hey Gyno! Blog Articles
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When Intimacy Hurts: Understanding GPPPD and Painful Sex
Faye’s Vaginismus Journey: When My Body Said No but My Heart Said Yes
4 Great Books and Workbooks For Developing Female Sexual Awareness
The Woman Up! Podcast: Orlagh Reid Talks Female Sexuality and Self-Intimacy
Let’s Talk Dating, Sex & Self-Worth with Vaginismus — Join Our Community Social Evening
6 Intimate Well-being Products for the New and Curious Shopper
What the Latest Research Tells us About Vaginismus Treatments and Success
Embracing a Positive Health Holistic Approach to Managing Endometriosis and Gyno Conditions
8 Vulvar Conditions All Women Need to Know!
Vulvar, Vaginismus and Female Sexual Wellbeing Help and Resources
Working Through Vaginismus, Fear and Fertility Challenges
25 Ways to Be a Strong Health Self-Advocate
Developing Body Positivity with Positive Psychology
Orgasms: Why You Are Not Having Orgasms & Unlocking Your Sexual Potential
Reclaiming Your Sexuality After Sexual Abuse
The Latest Health Psychology Research on Women’s Experience of Living with Vaginismus
Everything You Need to Know About Your Vaginismus Community Online Group Booking
Happy Vaginismus Awareness Day 2024!
Working with a Couples Therapist to Resolve Vaginismus and Redefine Intimacy Together
The Impact of Vaginismus on the Woman, Her Partner, and the Couple
The Power of Breathwork on the Body and During Intimacy
Pleasure, Sex and Pain Free Intimacy with Endometriosis
What the Latest Research Tells us About Vaginismus Treatments and Success
Let’s Talk Dating, Sex & Self-Worth with Vaginismus — Join Our Community Social Evening
You Are Enough: A Refreshing Evening of Real Talk on Dating with Vaginismus and Sexual Anxiety
Special Guest & Expert Blogs
‘This is my passion’, Author Cindy Scharkey on her Permission for Pleasure Book & Podcast
Sex educator Grace Alice O’Shea on embracing and resolving vaginismus, self-care and mindfulness
Just Talk About it! The New Flowers of Scotland Podcast on Life With Vaginismus
Speak up and Speak Your Truth: Heather Guidone on the Power of Self-Advocacy
Dating with Vaginismus with Ireland’s Matchmaker, Mairead Loughman of Love HQ
The Latest Health Psychology Research on Women’s Experience of Living with Vaginismus with Amy
Olivia Teahan on Body Positivity, Progressive Sex Education and Pleasure
Pelvic Physiotherapy and Bodywork
Pelvic Rehab, Vaginismus, and the Power of Breathwork with Dr Martina Mapa
Vaginismus Rehab: Why Breathwork, Stretching, and Dilator Training Work Best Together with Dr Mapa
EVENT: Chat, Breathe and Stretch for Pelvic and Sexual Health with Dr Tina Mapa
Ask The Expert: Starting Specialist Pelvic Physiotherapy for Vaginismus with Vie Physio
Ask The Expert: The Pelvic Floor Connection with Lorraine Boyce, aka The Down Below Physio
Dilator & Insertion Practice Blogs
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a Dilator For Dilator Training
Dilators & Vaginismus: Rebuilding Trust, Confidence and Connection with Your Body
25 Ways to Get the Most Out of Starting a Dilator Training Routine
7 Vaginal Dilators to Help Reduce Sexual Pain and Alleviate Frustrating Vaginismus Symptoms
Vaginismus Rehab: Why Breathwork, Stretching, and Dilator Training Work Best Together with Dr Mapa
Endometriosis
Embracing a Positive Health Holistic Approach to Managing Endometriosis and Gyno Conditions
Pleasure, Sex and Pain Free Intimacy with Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Your Pain is Real. Period.
25 Ways to Be a Strong Health Self-Advocate
DEARG Podcast: Orlagh Reid Psychotherapist on Endometriosis Support and Well-being Management
Podcasts For Women’s Sexual Wellbeing
PLAYLIST! Check out my SPOTIFY Playlist for Women on All Things Vaginismus Healing
The Woman Up! Podcast: Orlagh Reid Talks Female Sexuality and Self-Intimacy
DEARG Podcast: Orlagh Reid Psychotherapist on Endometriosis Support and Well-being Management
Full list of podcasts with Orlagh Reid
Just Talk About it! The New Flowers of Scotland Podcast on Life Wi
