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Pre-menopause and Menopause: what is the difference?

A woman's life is marked by milestones (and many milestones!) and the period leading up to menopause, called pre-menopause (or perimenopause) is one of them. Pre-menopause and menopause are natu...

The 6 main symptoms of menopause

Menopause is a natural transition period in the life of a woman and a person with a vulva. It marks the end of fertility and is accompanied by significant hormonal changes . Still taboo, there i...

Vivatech - Did you say VULVA TECH?

WHAT IF INNOVATION WAS FINALLY AT THE SERVICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH At Gapianne, we centralize in one and the same place a whole selection of intimate care and accessories designed to accompany wom...

I tell you about my first appointment for egg freezing

As we told you in story on the @gapianne account, we are 3 out of 4 at Gapianne to follow the egg freezing procedure in France. And yes ! For very different reasons, we all wanted to preserve ou...

What to replace the intimate lubricant?

When we received you in store, we realized that the intimate lubricant still suffered from a stigmatizing reputation for women and people with vulvas. Some people may be reluctant to use it, their...

Womanizer sex toy: inevitable non-contact stimulator?

This is the question I was asked last weekend. I found myself on the dance floor of a wedding, at 2 am. When a friend comes to see me, knowing that we have just launched a boutique entirely dedi...

Detox cure: what detox foods and supplements to take?

When to do a detox cure? Do you also after the holidays feel the need to cleanse your liver, eliminate toxins, start a diet and do a total reset of your body ? It's normal: chocolates, turkey,...

Top 10 gifts to give to your mother or mother-in-law

The race for the best Christmas gifts continues! This week, Gapianne has selected something to delight your mom and your mother-in-law. Must-haves with which you are sure to please them. Here ar...

Top 10 gifts for small budgets

Are you organizing a secret Santa with your friends, colleagues or family? So you are looking for a gift with a small budget? You will find your happiness in this article. We have selected for you ...

Women's Yoga classes - MLK YOGA at Gapianne

Yoga postures to better live your menstrual cycles with Marie-Laure fromMLK YOGA . Because yes, the practice of yoga can help soothe pain but also the mind which is sometimes put to the test durin...

Top 10 gifts to give to your sister, cousin, best friend

That's it, Christmas is in a month! The end of the year often rhymes with a frantic pace. We help you find the future happiness of your sister, or your cousin, or your friend for Christmas. In add...

Top 10 gifts to give to your partner

“All I want for Christmas is youuuu” That's it, the Christmas movies have invaded our TV. The netflix & chill season is open. The first Ferris wheels and Christmas chalets have opened thei...

Optimize the 2nd week of your cycle

This period of the cycle is from D7 to D13 or the week after your period. This is called the pre-ovulation phase or the follicular phase . It is the spring of your cycle, you are in full bloom. ...

Get rid of hormonal acne

An alien has lodged on your forehead. That's it ! First sign that your period is coming. During this period, a hormonal change takes place, accompanied by a high level of androgens. This will accel...

All about our hair

Body hair is one of the main concerns of French people in summer. Some are even scared to death that they stick their noses out of their jerseys. Good news for them, the hairs are out this year. ...

The pregnancy mask: what you need to know

Many of you ask us questions about the pregnancy mask, so here are our answers to your questions on how and why some women develop a pregnancy mask, how to put the odds on your side to avoid it (es...

Change your outlook and better understand menopause and perimenopause

As we know, the body and the balance of women are in perpetual evolution, both during their cycles, but also throughout their lives. All people with ovaries go through a process of perimenopause ma...

Low libido in women: boost their sexual desire

We have all experienced the crossing of the desert during which sexual desire is at zero . We can sometimes be completely OK with this, but some women say they are unhappy with this drop in de...

Why period panties will change your life

"Take control of your privacy so as not to suffer it anymore" what does that mean? At Gapianne, we wanted to give women the opportunity to find the solution that suits them best. This does not mean...

MST/STI or the joys of sex

Today, we are going to talk about STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), recently renamed STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) to help you see more clearly about the different STDs/STIs and above ...

The best sex toys for couples: which one to choose?

Beyond the solitary pleasure that allows you to get to know your body and feel good, couples can take great pleasure in mutually masturbating . But what about introducing toys, the famous sex toy...

A short guide to survival during periods of summer menstruation

So that you can all enjoy your summer swims, including those who do not tolerate tampons, we detail the latest "new products" and the little extras that allow our private parts to have a good summe...

Women's hormonal cycle: the 5 stages of major hormonal changes

Throughout our lives, we encounter fluctuations in our hormonal system that will impact us and our body on a daily basis. We often hear about the "female" cycle , but we prefer to talk about menstr...

Abortion in France in 2022

On Friday, June 24, Supreme Court justices overturned federal Roe v. Wade has guaranteed the right to abortion in the United States since 1973. Now each state can independently prohibit abortion (v...

5 things to know about endometriosis

Because this gynecological disease affects more than 10% of women in France, and its impact on the lives of sick people is sometimes enormous, here are 5 points on endometriosis to help you underst...

Self-knowledge and acceptance

This last chapter of the Pluriel.le.s Campaign invites us to reflect on the acceptance of ourselves, as women of course, but not only. Through the different periods of life, within various socie...

Identity, gender, sexual orientation: where are we?

We are probably not the only ones to find that all the debated notions surrounding gender, gender identity or sexual orientation make us dizzy, so we suggest you try to provide you with some leads...

First time: received ideas

In our first chapter on myths in sexuality, we discussed how to deconstruct the idea that making love necessarily rhymes with "penetration". Today, in this second chapter of Pluriel.les, our docume...

Sexuality without penetration: new ideas for making love

Sexuality is a vast and diverse field, offering myriad opportunities to explore pleasure and intimacy . Society has long conditioned us to associate sexuality with penetrati...

Preserve the balance of the vaginal flora

We often talk about vaginal flora, microbiota and pH, but do you really know what that means and how to preserve them on a daily basis? Follow the guide, we tell you everything about how to take ca...

How to strengthen your perineum? And why ?

The perineum, a word so often pronounced during pregnancy, in anticipation of childbirth. But do you really know what the perineum is for? And why is it important to strengthen the perineum when...

Vulva or vagina? What are the differences ?

There are things that we don't talk about much and that have an impact on our daily intimacy. It is important to talk about it to move the lines, improve the care dedicated to women's health and si...

How to boost your fertility naturally: 6 tips

Are you looking to get pregnant? To answer this question, we interviewed Pauline Benaroch, dietitian nutritionist, expert in nutrition with future and young mothers . Pauline is also a specialis...

What is CBD used for?

We talk about it a lot, but do you know how CBD works on our body? What are its virtues and why use CBD oils? What are the differences between CBD and THC? Follow the guide, we explain everything ...

Pregnant women: Which cosmetics to use during pregnancy?

Today we caught up with Kenza Keller, founder of talm, the care brand for moms, during pregnancy and beyond. This clean care expert explains to us which products to use in your routine when you are...

How do you know if you have toxic shock syndrome?

Its scary name, “toxic shock syndrome” , we've been hearing about it since our first period, but what is it exactly? How to detect and recognize it ? Because prevention is better than cure, follow...

Menstrual protection, which one to choose? Tampons and cups

Last week, we focused on the difference between sanitary napkins and period panties, both external protections. Today we are going to talk about internal protections, namely tampons and cups. ...

Menstrual panties or sanitary napkins, what's the difference?

Do you know how many times we get our period in our lifetime? We get our period about 500 times , between our first period (usually between the ages of 11 and 14) and the transition to peri-menopa...

Paola de Vulvae encourages us to take care of our vulvar health

Itching, irritation, burning, dryness, etc. : these discomforts invite themselves into your underwear? You are not alone! Today, an estimated 15% of women suffer from chronic vulvar pain. These unp...

Subtle pleasures

BDSM has a sulphurous reputation, even frightening for some. So we thought it would be good to do a little update on this consensual practice to better understand it and perhaps make you discover ...

When the desire is very small

The very first reason for consultations in sexology is none other than the drop in libido, the drop in desire which affects between 35 and 52% of women. Surrounded by injunctions to "3 nights a wee...

The female orgasm: decryption

Ah! The orgasm. One of the most mysterious phenomena of human sexuality. Already because it has been much less studied than the male orgasm, because certain prejudices die hard and also because th...

When pleasure is therapeutic

To do good, to have fun, to enjoy, to have orgasms. It's nice, at the time, you feel good. Increasingly, women are supported in this direction, receiving information, advice and sometimes injuncti...

Taking care of your sexual health: it's now

The well-being. It's the word of the century. You have to be good in your body, good in your head, good in your couple, good in your life. The proliferation of physical and digital solutions linke...

10 intimate wellness essentials to take care of yourself

Take the time to have fun The lubricant! It is making a comeback in our beds, to the delight of our private parts, because no, it is not limited to certain practices. Solo fun? Lub! With an i...

Did you say new sexual revolution?

A turning point in the perception of pleasure? In Summer as Never, Dorothée Barba already spoke to us of a new sexual revolution . In this post #metoo world where speech has been released on the...

How to manage pre-menstrual syndrome?

Phase 4 of the hormonal cycle corresponds to post-ovulation from D21 to D28, this is the premenstrual phase. Similar to an autumnal phase, it promotes withdrawal, but also expression and emotion. ...

Why do I have a high libido when I ovulate?

Phase 3 of the cycle corresponds to ovulation , it takes place from D14 to D20 , it's the moment of all possibilities, the summer of the hormonal cycle, we shine ! What happens physiologically ...

Taming your periods with naturopathy

Today, we are taming phase 1 of the hormonal cycle : menstruation or the menstrual phase. Day 1 to Day 6 (also called winter). We hibernate, we rest. mood It is a phase of introspection, of con...

The big comeback of Lubricant

Finally the “lub” is fashionable! And if he wasn't, well, we would love him anyway. We finally understood that it was our friend. It could be used systematically in order to avoid feeling discomfo...