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We’re proud to be a GenM Founding Partner
When GenM asked us to be part of their mission to help more menopausal women and sign their pledge, we jumped at the chance. We are proud to be one of the 48 Founding Members of GenM and join the pioneering brands and organisations who we believe will have a game-changing impact on attitudes towards […]
Ffion’s top foreplay tips to spice up your sex life
What is foreplay? Foreplay is often defined as any sexual activity before intercourse to help prepare both the mind and body for sex. Using foreplay before sex can trigger a physiological and physical response that makes sexual activity enjoyable or in some cases possible. But, intercourse doesn’t actually need to be the end goal of […]
Vulva vs Vagina
Accurately identifying and labelling our body parts is important, especially when it comes to our genitals. Not only is it important for our physical health but it is also important for our sexual wellbeing. The more confidently that we can discuss our bodies, the easier it is to describe something accurately to a doctor or […]
YES Partners with GIRLvsCANCER ‘Feeling Myself’ Campaign
Who is GRLvsCancer? Lauren Mahon was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2016, and in her own words she was sure they were ‘having a laugh – how could she have breast cancer when her boobs are more of a nod to a boob – a goodwill gesture’. Seeking reassurance and support, Lauren discovered that […]
YES Partners with The Eve Appeal for Get Lippy 2021
This May, The YES YES Company is proud to support The Eve Appeal’s Get Lippy campaign. About The Eve Appeal & Get Lippy Each year in the UK, over 21,000 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Early diagnosis is important and many of these cases can be successfully treated. However, some treatments can lead […]
Celebrating the return of the bees with Seedball
Why are bees important to YES®? Spring has sprung and with it, the bees have begun to return from hibernation. Bees are incredibly important to the pollination of plants, dipping into petals to collect nectar and pollen, whilst spreading their pollen from flower to flower. Many plants would not be able to fertilise without bees. […]
Spring Clean Your Intimate Health Routine
Spring is here! A time of natural regeneration, rejuvenation, and revitalization; a chance to re-assess, reset and make steps towards positive changes for the coming year. So, why not apply this to your intimate health? This month our focus is celebrating #yourbodyinbloom, highlighting how your body and sex life can truly flourish with the help […]
Revitalise your home with an organic spring clean!
At last, the lockdown is easing and we all want to enjoy the sunshine with friends and family. But after a year of hibernation, our homes need a refresh too! Make your spring clean a positive, uplifting experience. Harness the power of nature to create your healthy, happy home by using organic household and laundry […]
Sex & Endometriosis by The Endo Monologues
March is endometriosis awareness month so what better time to talk about how sex and endometriosis have a very, very complicated relationship. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition wherein cells that are similar to those of the lining of the uterus grow elsewhere in the body and can cause a plethora of issues […]
YES x Therapi Mother’s Day Competition
Mother’s Day is a chance to show appreciation for the important women in our lives and there’s no doubt that this year it’s more important than ever to celebrate mother’s everywhere juggling work and family life. This year, we’ve teamed up with mother and daughter founded company Therapi, to offer an organic mother’s day bundle […]
Sex After Childbirth – Five Things to Help Get You in the Mood
Sex after child birth can be daunting prospect for many women. Whilst nine months of growing a child is an incredible experience, carrying and birthing a baby does have a significant impact on a mother’s body. Antenatal classes offer mothers-to-be information on how their body will change during and after pregnancy, yet one topic that […]
YES partner with Beam for International Women’s Week!
About Beam Beam is the world’s first crowdfunding platform for homeless people. Through Beam’s website, you can support a homeless person for the long-term, helping them secure a job, earn a living and get back on their feet. You can also send a message of encouragement when you donate to someone, becoming part of their new support […]
International Women’s Week 2021 Competition
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re partnering with fellow female-founded brands for an amazing giveaway worth over £90! Soap Folk Behind the brand: Soap Folk use traditional cold process methods to make soaps from organic, locally sourced ingredients. “As the world began to realise that bar soaps are kinder to the planet, my vision was […]
Happy International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge
When Sarah and I started YES, as well as extolling the Goddess Isis, we took great inspiration from Anita Roddick. She was feminine, fearless and a force for good in establishing her Body Shop chain, which challenged the Personal Care Industry status quo, and pioneered ethical business in a revolutionary way. She certainly ‘Chose to […]
7 Body Positive Influencers We Love
An important part of self-love is treating ourselves with kindness and being happy in our own skin – but this can be really difficult to do if we don’t surround ourselves with positivity and encouragement, especially on social media. So, here are 7 body-positive influencers we love that will hopefully make your feed a little […]
Guest Blog: Natracare’s 5 Top Tips for Having Period Sex
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 […]
Self-Love Week
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 […]
Valentine’s Week
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 […]
6 Valentine’s Day Lockdown Date Ideas
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 […]
Galentine’s Week
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 […]
Water-Based vs Plant-oil Based Lubricants
Water-Based vs Plant-oil Based Lubricants Having trouble deciding between our water-based and oil-based lubricants? The main difference between water-based and plant-oil based lubricants is primarily the ingredients within them, which affects their texture and the way in which they can be used to enhance pleasure or reduce discomfort. Which lubricant should I choose? When choosing […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention
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 […]
Shipping Delays & Stock Update
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to ship to countries which are part of the European Union. We are addressing this issue with urgency and will reach out to our customers who reside in the EU as soon as we are able to ship again. A heartfelt thank you again for your understanding and apologies for […]
The Best YES Podcasts of 2020
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 […]
Guest Blog: Vagina Museum, Busting Vagina Myths
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 […]
Adult Sex Education: Bridging the Gaps in Our Knowledge
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 […]
My Menopause Diagnosis, Katie Taylor (Founder of The Latte Lounge)
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 […]
YES CLEANSE wins at the Free From Skincare Awards 2020
We’re delighted to announce that YES CLEANSE (Unfragranced) intimate wash has been awarded The Free From Achievement Award as well as being given the gold medal for the Body Care (Rinse Off) category in the Free From Skincare Awards 2020! These awards celebrate and encourage skincare manufacturers who create cosmetics that exclude some of the […]
Win An Organic Hamper Worth Over £350!*
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 […]
Why Choose Organic?
‘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 […]
YES Organic Intimacy Week 2020
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 […]
Vote for YES CLEANSE in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2020
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 […]
Sexual Wellness And Social Distancing
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). […]
Boosting your wellbeing during social-isolation with sex and masturbation
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 […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Dear YES customers Given the situation we all find ourselves in with Covid-19 we wanted to take this opportunity to check in with you. Our team is working from the safety of their homes as much as possible and with the miracle of modern technology, it is business as usual. We are working with our suppliers to ensure […]
*WIN A MENOPAUSE WELLBEING HAMPER WORTH OVER £100!*
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 […]
Celebrating YES Founders Sarah Brooks & Susi Lennox this International Women’s Day 2020
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 […]
YES products are now available in the USA
AH! YES is the USA version of YES products, we weren’t able to trademark YES in the USA so we’ve picked a catchy new name just for the States. What does this mean for you? Fast shipping. 2-4 days with USPS from our new USA warehouse. Tracked service as standard. YES is called AH! YES […]
Guest Blog: Ruby Stevenson, What good sex means to me
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 […]
*Win a Valentine’s pleasure package worth over £130*
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, love (and lust) is in the air and gifts are on our mind. To celebrate, we’re offering you the chance to win a Valentine’s Pleasure Package worth over £130! One lucky winner will indulge in: A YES pleasure bundle YES lubricants are formulated from plant extracts to give the most […]
“How can using a lubricant transform my sex life?”
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 […]
Pleasure with Trudy Hannington – How to have the best sex using YES
If you’re going to have sex, you should have good sex. Often, women put up with bad sex or simply have no idea how to get pleasure from sex, and this shouldn’t be the case. In the below video, Sex Therapist Trudy Hannington explores how a lubricant can enhance your sex life and how to […]
Top Tips for a Sustainable Christmas
Christmas, ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, can often be the most wasteful time of the year. Don’t worry, we absolutely love Christmas so we don’t want to dampen your spirits. Having attended a recent talk by beauty brand BYBI, we were inspired to share a few of the facts we learnt about the […]
Eco-Friendly Alternatives for a Greener Sex Life
Most of us are beginning to find ways to cut our carbon footprint, whether that’s through recycling, make dietary concessions or buying secondhand. But how many of us have considered how the choices we make in the bedroom can impact on the planet too? According to a recent article in Glamour Magazine, condoms, lube, toys, […]
Say YES to Sustainable Sex!
Sustainable sex? What?! No! We’re not talking about sustaining sex for longer, that’s entirely your business! What we want to talk about is making sex more ecologically sustainable. The importance of going green in the bedroom might not seem an obvious consideration, but there’s no doubt that the sex industry has a measurable negative impact […]
Green Friday 2019
Black Friday is so last year – 2019 is all about Green Friday Do we really need more ‘unmissable’ deals on stuff we don’t really need, gifts that loved ones don’t really want? That admittedly exciting, never-ending flurry of deliveries, all with its own ocean-choking phalanx of packaging. Really? Do we? We’re not the only […]
*Win a post-natal hamper worth over £120*
To celebrate our November campaign, “YES – The Best Choice For You”, we’re launching a fantastic competition to win a post-natal product hamper, full of Soil Association certified brands. One lucky winner will receive: A variety of YES Personal Lubricants, Intimate Washes and Vaginal Moisturisers YES products are certified organic, natural plant-based personal lubricants, intimate […]
Guest Blog: Vaginal Dryness and Pregnancy, Contraception and Beyond… by Philippa Kaye
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 […]
YES products – no tricks, just treats!
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 […]
How far have we come and what’s next on the Menopause agenda?
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 […]
Menopause: what does ‘normalising the conversation’ mean? by Katie Day
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 […]
Translating menopause – a glossary
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 […]
Guest blog Katie Day: The Menopause – why should organisations bother?
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 […]
FIND YOUR TRIBE: The social benefits of menopause yoga by Petra Coveney
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 […]
Guest blog: Nicki Hawkins discusses opting for organic after her experience with cancer
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 […]
YES VM Wins Janey Loves Platinum Award 2019
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 […]
*Win a Wellness Hamper Worth over £300!*
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 […]
Guest blog: Jane Hutchison discusses her experience with breast cancer and how it moved her to set up the Hello Beautiful Foundation
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 […]
Menopause Month: Find your tribe
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 […]
Guest Blog: Sex Is Good For You; And Even Better When You Go All-Natural
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 […]
The truth about harmful chemicals in personal health products
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 […]
*Win an Organic Hamper Worth over £170*
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 […]
YES Organic Intimacy Week
It’s time to get intimate with organic. This month we’re celebrating the start of Organic September with the launch of YES Organic Intimacy Week, taking place from 1st to 8th September 2019. What is YES Organic Intimacy Week? YES Organic Intimacy Week is our chance to shout about the importance of organic and why product […]
Guest Blog: Sophie Claus discusses her surgical menopause journey
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 […]
Alternative uses for YES products
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 […]
Post-Pregnancy Vaginal Dryness
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 […]
Guest Blog: Exercise During The Menopause By Jane Dowling
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 […]
Do we really need feminine washes?
If the vagina is self-cleaning then why would I need a feminine wash? There’s a growing conversation surrounding the feeling that personal care companies are responsible for making women feel they need to use cleansing and perfumed products for intimate areas. It feels as though the ‘feminine hygiene’ industry has worked hard to increase women’s […]
Eco-friendly Swaps – The Menstrual Cup
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 […]
Sublime Magazine, Good Brand Award 2019
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 […]
Managing vaginal dryness post-cancer treatment
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 […]
Ditching the non-biodegradable wet wipe: YES explores the alternatives
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 […]
NHS Prescription Changes & YES
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 […]
Guest Blog: Lavinia Winch Discusses ‘Managing Intimate Health’ Workshops at Breast Cancer Haven
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 […]
#StillSexy – Women over 50 defy stereotypes
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, […]
Ditch the taboos! Here’s how YES are sponsoring The Eve Appeal’s #GetLippy campaign this May…
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 […]
Busting Taboos with BBC Breakfast
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 […]
Visit YES at This Morning Live 2019
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 […]
YES Have Entered The Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2019
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 […]
Guest Blog: The Power of the Menopause by Katie Day
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 […]
Earth Hour 2019 – Turn off the lights and connect to earth…
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 […]
YES World Health Day Competition – Win a Product Bundle Worth Over £250!
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. […]
Phenomenal Women – The YES Team’s Most Inspiring Women
International Women’s Day 2019 Friday 8th March 2019 marks International Women’s Day. Initially celebrated in New York City in 1909, the day has stood as a focal point for women’s rights on a yearly basis since. Throughout history, we have been graced with countless inspirational female figures that have shaped the world that we live […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Each year over 7,300 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK, rendering it the sixth most common cancer among British women. It develops upon abnormal growth within the ovarian cells, and if left undiscovered, it can spread to the abdomen and pelvis. Although common in women of all ages, ovarian cancer predominantly affects post-menopausal […]
‘Normal’ Vaginas Don’t Exist – and We Love It!
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 […]
A Brief History of the Vibrator
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 […]
The 5 Vegan Alternatives That You Have To Try Out This Veganuary
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 – What we’re doing…
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. […]
Lichen Sclerosus UK Awareness January Competition
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 […]
No sex today please!
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 […]
Guest blog: ‘Lube is not shameful; lube is your friend’ by Hannah Cosham
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 […]
Guest Blog: The Menopause Support Guide to Understanding Menopause for Men, by Diane Danzebrink
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 […]
Lichen Sclerosus – All Of Your Questions Answered
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 […]
YES VM Wins Best Menopause Product in The Spotlight Awards 2018
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?
“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 […]
Guest Blog: Sarah King, Founder of Yay Simply Discusses Her Experience Using YES
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 […]
Don’t fear your smear – what to expect at your cervical screening appointment and why it is so vital.
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 […]
Going Organic this September – What Are the Benefits?
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 […]
YES shoots with The Eve Appeal for ‘Go Red 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 […]
UK Festivals Are Going Green
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 […]
Five Travel-Friendly Essentials That You Need To Take On Holiday
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 […]
Our Newest Addition to the YES Team – Gito the Orangutan!
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. […]
Vote YES For Janey Loves Platinium Awards 2018
Get the YES message heard! The YES message needs to be spread further and wider than ever – we feel that and more people need to experience the benefits of organic intimacy products. Here’s how you can help us to revolutionise even more lives Please vote for YES in the Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2018 […]
The Natural Healing Properties of Shea Butter
What is Shea butter? Shea butter comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea tree. Naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F, this skin superfood does more than just moisturise, it also supplies key anti-inflammatory and anti-aging nutrients. Shea butter has a long history of medicinal use and has been used in […]
Combat The Menopause Through Yoga
At YES headquarters we’ve taken on a new practice this year – yoga! Initially we were a little nervous, if not slightly self-conscious lying on the floor right in the middle of our workspace (especially when the postman arrived mid-session during downward-facing dog!) but several months in and it’s proven to be a very popular […]
YES BABY CONCEPTION-FRIENDLY LUBRICANT SYSTEM Wins Best New Mother & Baby Award!
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that YES BABY CONCEPTION-FRIENDLY LUBRICANT SYSTEM has won Europe’s Best New Mother & Baby Product Award at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show (NOPE), held at ExCel in London. This is a hat-trick win for us, as YES BABY is the third product to be presented with a […]
YES OB Vanilla and the Madagascan Vanilla Shortage
You might have noticed that YES OB Vanilla has been out of stock on our website for some time now. Unfortunately, this is due to natural causes that are out of our control, namely an unprecedented shortage of Madagascan vanilla – a key ingredient in our product. What has caused the shortage? Back in March […]
What I’m Made Of – The Importance of Transparency
Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week 2018 marks the start of The Soil Association’s ‘What I’m Made Of’ campaign, centred on the concept of provenance and transparency, ‘bringing what is inside the bottle to life’. The campaign aims to educate consumers on exactly what ingredients are in their products and encourages them to question ‘the norm’. […]
Gareth’s Pink Elephant Challenge
YES is committed to being an ethical company in all areas of the business, from our range of certified organic intimacy products through to our dedication to adhering to our core moral values – people, plants, products and the planet are all carefully considered and respected in everything that we do. We take our corporate […]
Earth Hour 2018 – Take care of the planet by switching off in solidarity
Earth Hour is an important event for us, our credo is dedicated to protecting planet earth and respecting all life that we share it with. We try to live these values daily by: Doing all we can to tread lightly Being aware of our consumption Supporting causes that match our values Sharing our values with […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2018
The arrival of March marks the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, making it one of the biggest gynaecological killers of UK women.1 Spreading wider awareness of the disease to both women and GPs, is incredibly important to improve detection and treatment, in order to […]
Date Inspiration for Valentine’s Day!
Why not go all out to make this Valentine’s extra special for your lover, they’re worth it, right? Here are a few of our favourite date ideas, go on, spoil them… 1. A romantic night in with YES Staying in is the new going out! Cosy up with your other half this Valentine’s Day with a […]
New Year, Organic You?
Saying goodbye to harmful cosmetics, and hello to organic in 2018 might just help you to escape those winter blues. Not only do natural products offer amazing healing benefits to your skin and overall health and wellbeing, they are also more likely to be more ethical and kinder to the environment than their mainstream counterparts. […]
World Vegan Month
Calling all vegans! We’ve bean thinking of you… Every November since 1994, vegans from all over the world celebrate World Vegan Month. The aim? To highlight how beneficial, and achievable a vegan lifestyle can be. In fact, according to the Vegan Society, veganism is now one of Britain’s fastest growing lifestyle movements,[1] so of course […]
‘Taboo’ or not ‘Taboo’
“Taboo or not taboo – that is the question” (apologies to Shakespeare who would have known very little about the menopause, because the average life expectancy of an adult Elizabethan was around 35 years and very often women died soon after this having had a succession children in their teens and twenties). They certainly wouldn’t […]
Not Just Women’s Troubles
Not Just Women’s Troubles Athena Lamnisos, Chief Executive of women’s cancer charity The Eve Appeal opens up on gynaecological cancers for Gynae Cancer Awareness Month in September; and the importance of both men and women being aware of the associated signs and symptoms of all five gynae cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. […]
Signs of Spring – the New Lambaaaghini!
Here at YES, some of the team have interesting ‘other lives’ and Sally, our ‘Treasure Measurer’, spends many hours delivering lambs in March and April both in Hampshire and on Exmoor. The lambs are born outside but then both the lamb and ewe are moved into the barn to make sure that there are no […]
Why Can’t I Get Wet? The Truth About Vaginal Dryness
This post and info graphic is from the lubezilla site: http://www.lubezilla.com/vaginal-dryness “Menopause and hormonal fluctuations happen to every woman, but the changes these phases cause our bodies are still seemingly difficult to own and talk about. One adjustment that comes as a woman ages is her lessened ability to get wet naturally. We know that […]
Let’s talk about sex after cancer
Liz O’Riordan. Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon Liz was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer at the age of 40 in July 2015. She writes with great insight on her experiences of sexual survivorship, from the unique position of being both a doctor and a patient in her own speciality. What patients don’t tell you about […]
Post-Baby Sex – Where have all the good times gone?
Depending upon individual experience, giving birth can be one of the most fulfilling and joyful life events. The first six weeks following delivery you exist in a haze of mixed emotions – euphoria, exhaustion, celebration, anxiety and the wonder of this new life you have created. Then the six week check-up with your doctor is […]
Mobilise a Midwife: Inspirational work with women giving birth in rural Uganda
Since 2006 when we first started sending YES products out to customers, we have delivered to more than 90 countries worldwide including some far flung locations such Nigeria, China, Belize and even the North Pole! It is a heartwarming thought that YES is bringing comfort and joy to so many women around the globe, so […]
The Science of Lubricants
Why should I care about the ingredients in my lubricants and vaginal moisturisers? With a myriad of different products to choose from on the pharmacy shelves, how can we tell the difference between the brands, and what are the important points to consider when choosing a product to alleviate dryness or simply to make sex […]
Solent: Regional growth highlighted at eagerly awaited 2016 Solent Business Awards
What the judges from James Cooper Kreston, who sponsored the Award, said: “Our winners this year portray the very essence of what makes a fantastic entrepreneurial SME business – the foresight to identify a market opportunity, the strength of character to put everything on the line (jobs and houses) to start the business and the […]
Menopausal Vaginal Dryness, Personal Lubricants and Moisturisers: Key Stats (Infographic)
The menopause can be a frustrating time for many women and with a number of uncomfortable symptoms, it’s hard to know where to turn and who to get advice from. This infographic allows you to view statistics and information on menopausal symptoms, the impact that this can have on your sex life, as well as […]
It’s Organic Beauty Week – YES Free P&P all week
To celebrate this Organic Beauty Week YES are offering Free P&P world-wide on all website orders. This Organic Beauty Week the Soil Association are asking you to Look for the Logo when shopping organic and natural beauty. Organic certification, showing the logo on our products, is critical to our message of purity and naturalness. NO […]
Managing vaginal dryness
Dr Louise R Newson BSc(Hons) MRChB(Hons) MRCP FRCGP GP and menopause expert, Solihull, West Midlands www.menopausedoctor.co.uk Many of my female patients are very comfortable talking to be about their hot flushes and night sweats. However, even the ones I have known for many years are often really reserved and not forthcoming when talking about their […]
Testosterone for libido? I don’t think so…
Written by Dr Karen Morton, Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician and Founder of Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline© I have always seen lots of women seeking advice about their dwindled sex-drive or ‘libido’. The commonest age group is 40 to 60 year olds. They all hope there is a simple remediable cause such as ‘the change’. If […]
Getting your GP to prescribe YES – one customer’s story
This is a YES customer’s story about how she encouraged her GP to prescribe YES for vaginal dryness Good Morning Lavinia Just thought I would update you on my appointment with the GP yesterday – it might help someone else. I had my appointment and explained to the GP that I had experienced awful side […]
Customer T(Y)estimonial
This is from Carole, who emailed her story to us. I need to order some more of your products but just thought I would tell you a little story for your testimonials page if you would like. I had a total hysterectomy in 1991 and was on HRT for 10/12 years which worked extremely well. […]
Top Three Fertility Lubricants Reviewed
About.com’s article by Rachel Gurevich on Sperm Friendly lubricants can be found here Rachel discusses the TOP THREE Sperm friendly lubricants, Pre-Seed, Conceive Plus and Yes Baby. Yes Baby is the only product that offers a solution for Vaginal health in addition to Sperm friendliness. Sperm friendly lubricants are designed to match Semen/Sperm pH (pH7-8 […]
Yes is a Winner – for Customer Service
We won it!!!!!!! We won the Baker Tilly Customer Service Award – serious congratulations to the Yes customer service team and great thank yous to all our lovely customers who give us such great feedback.
Yippeee – The Yes Yes Co is shortlisted for Customer Service Award
Great excitement at Yes HQ: We have been short-listed for the Baker Tilly Customer Service Award. The South Coast Business Awards aim to reward the best in local business and recognize the achievements of companies and individuals across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are more than a bit thrilled to have our customer […]
Save Bali from Plastic Bags
The image and text are taken from AVAAZ.org website, follow this link to see the original article. The pictures are shocking: Bali’s most iconic beaches are littered in heaps of plastic rubbish. It’s hard to imagine tourists sunbathing and surfers catching waves amidst the debris, but the monsoon has brought a tidal wave of trash […]
In celebration of Maya Angelou and Phenomenal Women Everywhere
Phenomenal Woman BY MAYA ANGELOU Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl […]
The ‘organic’ beauty products laced with chemicals found in anti-freeze and floor cleaner
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2334921/The-organic-beauty-products-laced-chemicals-anti-freeze-floor-cleaner.html#ixzz2VAWbRaIs Soil Association highlights greenwash labelling on high street beauty products 03 June 2013 – This is a press release from the Soil Association Speaking today (3 June) at the Organic Natural Beauty Show, Peter Melchett, Soil Association policy director highlights the number of harmful chemicals found in beauty products labelled as ‘organic’ […]
Customer Feedback: Yes Natural Lubricants
Please feel free to leave a comment here. Anything you would like to say about our products and our customer service, perhaps new products you’d like us to make or changes to our packaging. Feel free to add positive and negative comments, we will read and respond to them and take your feedback seriously. Many […]
Yes natural lubricants are 10 years old this month
We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Yes natural lubricants – in May 2003 Susi and i had the idea to make a new generation of intimacy products that are side effect free, non irritant, natural, high performing and discrete. We are celebrating this achievement. Watch this blog or follow us on Twitter or check […]
Can Yes products be used in conjunction with drugs for rheumatoid arthritis i.e. methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine?
This question was posted by Barbara on our website recently: Can Yes products be used in conjunction with drugs for rheumatoid arthritis i.e. methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine? Barbara, our products contain no pharmacologically active components (no drugs or active molecules) and they are applied topically,
Yes at Mind Body Spirit Festival in May
Dr Vena Ramphal, with the inspiring title of “Passion Coach” is a philosopher of love, romance and erotic pleasure. She teaches people how to create love lives that are fulfilling, authentic and pleasure-filled. As a recognised authority on intimacy, Vena will be delivering a workshop is called ‘The Art of Conscious Romance’ at the Mind […]
Vaginal dryness and Painful Sex Yestimonial
Finding a solution to Vaginal Dryness and Painful Sex We publish customer Yestimonials on our website at www.yesyesyes.org/why-yes/customer-expert-testimonials. A Yes customer emailed this Yestimonial to one of our customer service team this week – she asked to remain anonymous, she lives in UK. “I would like to say thank you to the yes team for […]
Yes is sponsoring Eroticon 2013
Eroticon is the UK’s only conference for sex bloggers and erotica writers. 2012 was the inaugral year and 2013 will be bigger and better, and its this weekend in London, UK. We are one of the sponsors of this event. If you are a sex writer, blogger, editor, publisher, journalist, performer or artist Eroticon 2013 […]
All Natural Lubricants with Preservatives?
We are often asked about the preservatives we use in Yes water-based. How can we say our products are natural when they contain Phenoxyethanol and Potassium sorbate? Phenoxyethanol and Potassium sorbate are natural molecules Firstly both Phenoxyethanol and Potassium sorbate are found in nature. They are not created chemicals. But they are commercially available and […]
Does Yes water-based help vaginal itchiness?
This is a question was asked recently: I was hoping to get a couple of answers regarding your product. Thank you in advance for your time! I am 38-year old , with occasional/random vaginal itchiness; there is no disease or condition as was cleared by my doctor. I have tried several over-the counter creams, […]
Yes Organic Lubricants go paperless – for invoices
As part of our continuing efforts to reduce our impact on the planet, we are implementing paperless invoices. This means when an order is placed on our website the invoice is attached to the “order shipped confirmation” email, as a pdf and there will no longer be a paper invoice enclosed with the order. This […]
New Yes Natural Lubricant – Vanilla oil-based
Yes has created their first flavoured lubricant by combining the softly evocative mellow notes of Madagascan Vanilla (Organic, of course) with our sumptuous oils and butters for a new, indulgent experience. Yes has until now been very careful to create products that are neutral in smell/taste, as we have believed that too often heavy or […]
Organic benefits found?
USA: Clinical report highlights benefits of organic This is a copy from the Organic-market.info website Source: OTA A clinical report published online by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlighting the many attributes of organic foods provides guidance to parents confused by conflicting marketing messages regarding healthy food choices for their children. Calling the report […]
Boots smacked for misleading use of Organic (well, reprimanded)
At last people are taking action in the UK about the mis-use of the word organic on non-food products. When you have worked hard to certify your products as organic – like we have, it is so frustrating that other companies just add the word organic to their product name and unless you know to […]
Mail on Sunday recommends Yes organic lubricants
Sarah Stacy’s regular Health Notes column discusses “Putting the love back into lovemaking” in the You Magazine (Mail on Sunday). It is a good article about the causes of Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophy is severe dryness) and how to manage it. Vaginal atrophy is usually caused by declining estrogen levels during and after the menopause and […]
Why does pH and lubricant use matter to you?
Firstly, what is pH? pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a water-based environment. No water present, such as our oil-based lubricant, then pH cannot be measured in the same way. The pH scale is from zero to 14, with pH7 in the middle being neutral or neither acidic or alkaline. If […]
Yes Yes Yes
Yes yes yes This widely used and universally understood exclamation has had a lot of coverage in the press lately The 100th Anniversary of the day described in James Joyce’s Ulysses – June 16th, known as Bloomsday, was celebrated by the BBC with an unprecedented all day broadcast of dramatised extracts from the landmark modernist novel. […]
The Ethical Company Organisation give Yes Yes Co TOP Marks
Feeling very proud today, this is what the Ethical Company Organisation said about us: “The Yes Yes Company Ltd is commended for setting and maintaining such high ethical standards within the intimate care sector. The level of detail within the company’s various ethical policies shows a clear understanding of the potential impact of products within […]
Pharmacy Show
Susi and Lavinia are presenting Yes at the Pharmacy show today, it is at the NEC Birminham.
Johnson & Johnson Makes Historic Commitment to Remove Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Great news – Johnson & Johnson, (the makers of KY Jelly) have seen the light, even if they will not complete their commitment to remove these chemicals until 2015. This truly validates the approach we and other companies have pioneered, to provide safe and side effect free products. This is a link to the press […]
Yes Wins again
YES WE WON. Almost the whole Yes team were present to witness The Yes Yes Company Ltd, win the prestigious HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD. Susi and I were thrilled for all of us at Yes to be recognised in such a public and highly competitive arena. It means so much […]
