When you’re on your period, your hormones fluctuate, and your emotions might be affected by this. For some this might mean feeling teary or easily agitated, for others it might mean feeling more aroused. Increased arousal during your period can stem from many different reasons – whether that’s needing intimacy and closeness, wanting to get […]
This February we’re celebrating all different kinds of love. From romantic relationships, to friendships and self-love, we’re covering it all. Right now, it’s more important than ever to spread good vibes and show our appreciation for the ones we love, and (arguably most importantly) showing ourselves a little love too. Self-love can come in many […]
This February we’re celebrating all different kinds of love. From romantic relationships, to friendships and self-love, we’re covering it all. While Valentine’s Day on February 14th is typically a celebration for lovers, this year we thought we’d extend that love out to all areas of our lives for a month-long celebration. Right now, it’s more […]
With the UK in lockdown, staying in is still very much the new going out. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip the Valentine’s Day celebrations. Whilst it’s tempting to treat 14th February like any other day this year (especially if you don’t do Valentine’s) it’s always nice to have something different to look […]
This February we’re celebrating all different kinds of love. From romantic relationships, to friendships and self-love, we’re covering it all. While Valentine’s Day on February 14th is typically a celebration for lovers, this year we thought we’d extend that love out to all areas of our lives for a month-long celebration. Right now, it’s more […]
Let’s face it, with Covid-19 at forefront of our minds this past year, it’s been hard to make room for anything else. We’ve all been challenged to adapt to change and amend our priorities. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of attending our cervical screening. According to Cancer Research UK, around 3,200 […]
What a year! We’re almost done with 2020 (finally!), So, with just a few weeks to go – and Netflix no doubt already exhausted – we wanted to give you some new podcasts (featuring YES!) to get you through the last stretch of December. From managing the menopause to saving the planet there’s something for everyone. Here are some of our favourite YES podcast episodes from this year: Humans on […]
Over the last few months, The YES YES Company has been helping to create a safe space for discussion and education on sex and intimate wellbeing. This week we’re exploring the female anatomy, so what better guests to have on our blog to challenge our misconceptions around our vulvas, than the fabulous ‘muff busters’ at […]
Sex is an integral part of life and when it comes to sexual wellness, information is key to making important decisions and navigating our sex lives. Yet, many of us received sex education in school that was lacking, leaving us with gaps in our knowledge around intimate health going into adulthood. Talking to others about […]
Let’s face it, for most of us, the journey into menopause is a bit of a mystery. It’s not generally covered in sex and relationship lessons in school, and a quick Google search provides a fairly vague answer to the question ‘How do I know when I’ve started the menopause?’ Part of the problem is […]
This Organic Intimacy Week, we’ve gone all out to launch our biggest social media competition yet! To promote the benefits of swapping your everyday ‘essentials’ to certified organic products, we’ve partnered with a handful of our favourite Soil Association certified organic brands for a HUGE giveaway. We’re offering one lucky winner an organic product hamper […]
‘Going organic’ is one of the best choices that you can make for your health and the planet, but why exactly? The best place to start is to examine what organic actually means… What does ‘organic’ mean? According to the Department for Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ‘Organic food is the product of a farming […]
What is Organic Intimacy Week? This week is The YES YES Company’s chance to shout about the importance of organic and why product purity matters. Our certified organic status is at the heart of our value system and our mission to ‘change the world from the inside’. When it comes to skin care, we’re very […]
One of the most established natural health and wellbeing awards in the UK, the Janey Loves Platinum Awards highlight the excellence and innovation in natural, organic and eco products and services. Judged by a panel of key influencers and respected experts including Zoe Ball, Jo Wood and Glynis Barber, the awards help to introduce new customers to […]
With social distancing guidelines and lockdown in place, it’s more important now than ever to be aware of and take care of our mental and physical wellbeing. Wellbeing is affected by everything from work, family, health concerns, the food we’re eating, the activities we’re participating in, to the sex that we’re having (or not having). […]
With social distancing guidelines in place, it looks like we’re set to be spending a lot more time inside. So whether you’re distancing with a partner or by yourself, why not take this opportunity to make the most of the bedroom and get intimate! Did you know that sex can boost your mental and physical […]
To celebrate International Women’s Day we are offering one lucky person the chance win a menopause wellbeing hamper! One lucky winner will receive: YES ‘Menopause Kit’, RRP £64 Including: YES VM Vaginal Moisturiser 100ml, YES VM Vaginal Moisturiser Single-Use Applicators (Pack of 30), YES CLEANSE intimate foaming wash (unfragranced) and YES CLEANSE ROSE. YES products […]
To mark International Women’s Day 2020, we’re celebrating the amazing achievement of YES co-founders Sarah Brooks and Susi Lennox, by sharing the incredible story of how they sold their houses and set out to change the world from the inside… ‘YES’ Is The Word Riding the crest of a body and sex positive eco-friendly wave […]
Last year, I was asked what good sex meant to me at the end of my ‘Guide to Pleasure’ event. It’s one of my favourite questions I’ve been asked, because it really took me by surprise! We’re often told what good sex should look and feel like, but rarely are we encouraged to express what […]
One of the most common questions we’re frequently asked is, “How can using a lubricant transform my sex life?”. Commonly associated as a problem solver, lubricants can be overlooked a sexual enhancer as well. Many women experience vaginal dryness and there are a number of factors that can contribute to this. The BBC recently reported […]
Vaginal dryness is extremely common and yet not something which we talk about, resulting in many women not feeling able to discuss this, even with their GPs, though there are lots of appropriate treatments available! Vaginal dryness can lead to symptoms such as burning or itching and often, painful sex, the need to pee more […]
Take a look at some common intimacy products and you may find that the ingredients list is enough to make your hair stand on end! It is likely that you’ll find they include synthetic chemicals, such as skin irritants, petroleum extracts, plastics or even some with hormone mimicking properties. Others’ ingredients are not declared on […]
As Menopause Month comes to a close, we thought we’d round up the month by examining ‘the bigger picture’. We asked Trudy Hannington (Sex Therapist), Jane Lewis (Author of Me & My Menopausal Vagina), Katie Day (Director of RDP International Ltd) and Katie Usher (Menopause and Relationships Coach) to tell us how far they think […]
Location, location, location. Education, education, education. We’re all used to the power of ‘three’. Interesting, then, that last year an academic at Leicester University said everyone, in particular men, should say the word ‘menopause’ three times a day.1 Menopause, menopause, menopause. Hmmm, perhaps not. Whilst we support the energy behind this statement, it runs the […]
When reading around a topic, educating yourself can sometimes be made harder by the terminology used, and menopause is one of those subjects with a complex lexicon all its own. After all, when it comes to menopause vocab, why would you be familiar with it until, you know, you need to be? October is Menopause […]
Policies and guidelines around mental health are in place. Established and clear policies have been in existence for pregnant women and parental leave for many years. Ways of recording reasons for absence and supporting staff (via Employee Assistance Programmes for example) are well used. The menopause. Ah. Not so good there then! I find this […]
As we transition through menopause, the hormonal changes in our bodies also affect our mental health. The drop in estrogen causes a form of menopausal low mood that can lead to menopausal depression. It is important to make this distinction because the biochemical causes are different from other forms of depression due, for instance, to […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month may always be an opportunity to reflect on what I have learned from my Cancer experience as two years ago I was recovering from Mastectomy surgery, still wearing the ‘highly fashionable’ support stockings and wondering if I would ever look or feel like a ‘Real Woman’ again. Oddly I have to […]
We’re delighted to announce that YES VM vaginal moisturiser has been commended as Best Feminine Care Winner in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2019!* These awards highlight excellence and innovation in Natural, Organic and Eco products and services, and were judged by a panel including: Zoe Ball, Janey Lee Grace, Glynis Barber, Clare Every, Jo […]
This month we are running our biggest giveaway yet! We’re offering participants the chance to win an exclusive ‘YES Menopause Month: Find Your Tribe Wellness Hamper’ (worth over £300!) filled with treats to sooth menopausal symptoms, and to keep you feeling cool, calm and collected. One lucky winner will receive the following: YES VM Vaginal […]
We were lucky enough to visit the Hello Love studio through a Soil Association Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Week panel discussion, and having discovered the amazing work that Jane has been doing, we asked her to share with us how she’s making a difference to the community with ‘The first space in London dedicated to […]
It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. The concept that influence and input from a wide range of people, across generations and extended family and friends, is instrumental in the development a well-rounded child is not a new one. It stands to reason that exposure to a wide range of […]
Paying close attention to the ingredients we put into our body is second nature for many when it comes to food, with more people opting for organic[1]. But are we giving the same consideration to the ingredients going into our bodies under other circumstances, like during times of sexual intimacy? We understand and embrace the […]
There has been a lot of press coverage in recent years surrounding various chemicals used in the beauty, health and wellbeing industries and as a result, growth in natural and organic product has seen an unprecedented surge. The Soil Association reports that from a survey of 1,000 participants, when shown supposed ‘organic’ products, 76% said […]
To celebrate Organic September, we’re launching a social media competition to promote the benefits of swapping your everyday ‘essentials’ to certified organic products. One lucky winner will receive an organic product hamper filled with Soil Association certified brands including the following: A selection of YES Lubricants, Vaginal Moisturisers and Intimate Washes Making vaginas happy! YES […]
Surgical menopause hit me like a freight train in February 2018, age just 32. It was just two days after a total hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy for endometriosis and PMDD that menopausal symptoms began. What is POI & surgical menopause? POI stands for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. It can occur for a number of reasons: genetics […]
We’re all familiar with the saying ‘you are what you eat’, but how about ‘you are what you put on your skin’? When a product is applied to the body externally, the ingredients within it can actually enter the body through the skin. These substances then pass into the blood stream and circulate around the […]
It’s no secret that the body goes through many changes during pregnancy and post-childbirth – particularly the vagina. Yet, no one seems to talk about vaginal dryness despite it being a very common symptom experienced by post-natal women. Straight after a woman gives birth, her oestrogen levels drop drastically. Oestrogen is responsible for maintaining vaginal […]
It is more important than ever before for women to become physically active when they hit menopause. Menopause is a phase that every woman must go through as her age progresses. Typically occurring between 49-52 years of age, menopause is diagnosed after she goes without a menstrual period for twelve months. However, peri-menopause can start […]
In recent years we’ve seen the intimate health market boom, with increased consumer demand for chemical-free, natural and eco-friendly alternatives to ‘mainstream’ feminine care products that have previously dominated the highstreets. From reusable panty liners to biodegradable tampons and pads (be sure to check out Natracare’s range made from 100% certified organic cotton) there are […]
We’re thrilled to announce that The YES YES Company have been awarded with the Good Brand Award 2019, in recognition of advancing social and environmental sustainability, by Sublime Magazine. About the Good Brand Awards The sustainable lifestyle magazine ‘rewards businesses that can be trusted by customers’ with the Sublime endorsement badge, which demonstrates that services […]
A common misconception about vulval or vaginal dryness is that it only occurs in the later stages of a woman’s life, often associated with the menopause. When in fact, women of any age can experience this unwanted symptom, whether this is due to medication, diabetes breastfeeding, or even cancer treatment. What causes vaginal dryness […]
The wipe-out… In May 2019, high street retailer, health store Holland & Barrett, became the first UK store to announce it would stop selling all 34 products in its wet wipe range across its 800 UK and Ireland stores (and online) in a bid to reduce the environmental damage that non-biodegradable wipes cause to sewage […]
Have you been struggling to get hold of YES WB water based lubricant or YES VM vaginal moisturiser on prescription? Firstly, we would like to reassure you that both products are still available on prescription and offer the same great value for money, (did you know they’re less expensive than both Replens and Sylk?). The […]
Lavinia Winch is our YES Ambassador. She writes and speaks from both a personal and professional perspective, integrating her own intimate health journey with the knowledge she has gained from liaising with Health Care Professionals, and addressing customer’s sexual health issues over the last ten years. As a patient representative, Lavinia’s experience of a mis-diagnosed […]
Getting older is no fun at all, especially if you’re a woman – or is it? A recent study has revealed that older women are hitting back against the clichés of being ‘finished at forty’. Common perception would have us believe that reaching 50 as a woman spells the end: the end to sex appeal, […]
Each year in the UK, over 21,000 women are diagnosed with a form of gynaecological cancer. Sadly, this equates to 58 life-changing diagnoses each day. The Eve Appeal are the UK’s leading charity helping to raise awareness of, and fund research for the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. In spite of […]
We’re absolutely thrilled to see that BBC Breakfast have launched a ‘Wake Up To The Menopause’ campaign this week (13th May). What’s ‘Wake Up To The Menopause’? BBC Breakfast is running a whole range of news items on the menopause from 6am to raise awareness about the issues faced by women experiencing the menopause. The […]
Love discovering new brands, sampling street food and listening to fantastic live speakers? Join us at This Morning Live – a shopping and lifestyle festival that brings the award winning breakfast show to life! Visit us at stand A6 where the YES team will be on hand to top up your knowledge of all things […]
Would you help us get the message about YES out there to even more lovely people? This year we’ve entered a new selection of products into the 2019 Janey Loves Platinum Awards and we’d love it if you could vote for YES. Not only do the awards highlight excellence and innovation in Natural, Organic and […]
You may find yourself reacting to the above title. Menopause and power are rarely two words that women automatically put together in the same sentence! At our workshops I regularly see fabulous, strong, fierce and talented women who are doubting themselves. Women who doubt they have anything to offer. Women who assume they are now […]
What is Earth Hour? Set up by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Earth Hour is the most participated switch-off event globally. For the first time in 2007, more than 2.2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses switched their lights off for one hour in support of a sustainable future. Jumping forward to 2018, hundreds […]
What is World Health Day? World Health Day is a global health awareness day, celebrated on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Each year the WHO selects an area of global public health concern as a theme. For 2019, the theme is: Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere. […]
The Designer Vagina Whilst breast, bum and lip implants are now becoming part of a daily routine for a number of celebrity ‘icons’, the next body modification trend comes in the form of surgically altering the vulval tissues – labiaplasty. Despite specific cases that require the procedure, most labiaplasty has derived from the idea of […]
Female masturbation is a topic historically shrouded in taboo, though slowly but surely the curtain is lifting, as women feel freer to discuss pleasure and how they find it. This is highlighted by the advent and popularity of podcasts such as The Hot Bed Collective and Laid Bare that offer advice on which toys to […]
With demand for meat-free food increasing by 987% in 2017[1], the term ‘vegan’ is clearly transitioning from niche to mainstream. The trend is not slowing and it appears that more people than ever are promising to turn to plant-based diets as a resolution this New Year. So if you are considering making the switch, or […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Monday 21st – Sunday 27th January 2019 marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Naturally, YES are going to tackle the frequently and not so frequently asked questions surrounding the subject. More specifically, we are going to highlight the fundamental signs and symptoms of the gynaecological cancer and what to look out for. […]
About Lichen Sclerosus UK Awareness Lichen Sclerosus UK Awareness was created to help sufferers of Lichen Sclerosus, as well as those who believe they may have the condition, to understand the symptoms and diagnosis process. Their keys aims are to raise awareness of Lichen Sclerosus and break the taboo surrounding the condition. What is […]
I was interested to read an article in the Times newspaper (September 29th 2018) entitled “No sex please, we’re millennials”. The article was based on a survey conducted by Mumsnet and Relate which states that 25% of couples in their thirties have a ‘sexless’ relationship. (This is officially defined as having sex fewer than 10 […]
Hannah Cosham writes an honest account on life after a breast cancer diagnosis, volunteering as a Boobette and discovering YES. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the UK. 1 in 8 women will now experience breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. As such, it is arguably one of the […]
The menopause can be an overwhelming time in a woman’s life. Due to the drop in hormone levels women experience, this can affect them both mentally and physically. Every woman’s experience is different, however these significant changes can come as a bit of a shock. That’s because the lingering taboo surrounding menopause means that it […]
During the year we attend many medical conferences where Health Care Professionals tell us that Lichen Sclerosus is a fairly common condition amongst their female patients. However, like many intimate health conditions it’s not an easy subject to talk about. It is most important if you experience vulval itching, soreness, splitting or changes to the […]
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that YES VM has been voted as the Community Choice Best Menopause Product 2018 by Live Better With Menopause! The final results were based upon the number of nominations from both the Live Better With Menopause Community, and the general public. So thank you to everyone that nominated YES, […]
“Which lubricant should I use?” is a question that customers new to YES frequently ask. The answer is that the benefits of each product really depend on the individual’s needs. In this article we’ve recommended the best YES lubricants for each of these common uses. Which lubricant should I use… …for pleasure Our range of […]
Sarah King, founder of Yay Simply, was inspired to create her care boxes whilst sitting at home recovering after the birth of her daughter. She and her partner were inundated with visitors bringing gifts, and on her website she explains that as lovely as this was, all she really wanted was ‘another pair of the […]
September marks Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month and as such, we’re talking about all things intimate health; specifically, the signs and symptoms of the five gynae cancers. As 24th September marks the start of Sexual Health Week, we wanted to focus specifically on cervical cancer. Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common […]
Organic September So you’ve said goodbye to August along with its fond summer memories, and you’re welcoming in September with an unbearably awkward handshake. We can sympathise. However, unlike our traditional autumnal weather, we would like to remind you that not everything is submerged under a cold, grey cloud of doom. After all, this September […]
Who are The Eve Appeal? You may have heard of The Eve Appeal, one of the biggest UK national charities that focuses on raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. Developing and introducing innovative methods of risk prediction, early detection and screening for these women-only […]
You’re on a long and sunny weekend away with friends, enjoying live music, whilst indulging in all kinds of dreamy food and drinks. Festival season is here, and what’s not to love? Well, whether it be knee deep mud puddles, portaloos or remains of lukewarm alcohol vessels spread across a number of once-thriving fields, the […]
If a gloriously sun-filled vacation isn’t an excuse to break your typical skin care routine, then what is? Holiday season is well-upon us, so we’ve put together our five best travel-friendly organic picks that you simply can’t miss out on. We can assure you that these five skin-friendly essentials will allow your skin to stay […]
We’re over the moon to announce that the YES team have collectively adopted Gito, our lovely little orangutan from Borneo! Gito’s touching story has been heard by people across the globe, whereby the International Animal Rescue team found him lying lifeless and looking “almost mummified”[1] in a soiled cardboard box at just 3 months old. […]
YES VM and the NHS We are delighted to announce that YES VM has been approved by the NHS and is now on the UK drugs tariff.* YES VM Vaginal Moisturiser, is a long lasting natural vaginal moisturising gel, which matches vaginal pH but does not contain any of the skin damaging or concerning chemicals […]
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