body-and-hormones
Why Sex Hurts in Menopause (And How to Make It Feel Good Again)
Pain during sex in menopause is more common than you've been told and almost nobody talks about it. Here's ...
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The body is full of magic.
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guides
Best Menopause Lubricants for Dryness Relief (2026) – Oboo
Vaginal dryness is something many women deal with during menopause. It's totally normal—and also manageable...
self-discovery
How to Overcome Sexual Shame: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Healing Through Self-Pleasure
Most women carry some version of it. The quiet voice that says pleasure is selfish. The flicker of guilt af...
body-and-hormones
Menopause Diet Tips for Hot Flashes, Weight, and Sleep
Menopause has a way of changing the little things. The way you sleep. The way your body responds to stress....
body-and-hormones
What Helps With Menopause Hot Flash Relief Right Now
You're in the middle of a meeting. Or sound asleep. Or just standing in the grocery store. And then it hits...
body-and-hormones
Menopause Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Feel Better
Transitioning into menopause or perimenopause can feel like a lot at once. One day, you feel mostly like yo...
tools-and-wellness
Is Coconut Oil for Vaginal Dryness a Good Idea?
Vaginal dryness is one of those quiet changes that can sneak in during perimenopause and menopause. One day...
menopause
We Asked Women What They Want from Intimacy. Then We Built It.
Introducing Nook, Oboo's new clitoral massager designed for midlife women. Plus: what our own audience tol...
guides
Best Vibrators for Women 2026 – Midlife-Tested by Oboo
It is 2026, and the mantra many midlife women are choosing this year is “Pleasure without pressure.” So th...
tools-and-wellness
Valentine Sexy Gift Ideas That Go Beyond Roses and Wine
Valentine’s Day does not have to be over the top or just about roses and chocolate. A Valentine sexy gift f...
pleasure-and-play
Best Sex Positions for Female Orgasm – What Actually Works
Searching for the best position for female orgasm? It may be you haven’t had an orgasm yet, or it hasn’t b...
pleasure-and-play
When Do Women Peak Sexually? The Truth Might Surprise You
You have probably heard this before. “Women peak sexually in their 20s.” After that, it is all downhill. Le...
pleasure-and-play
Your Pleasure Reset
Five minutes that give your body more than you think If routines make you tense.If resolutions feel exhaust...
self-discovery
Self-Care Rituals for Morning, Day, and Night in Midlife
In midlife, your hormones change. Estrogen and progesterone rise and fall. This can affect your mood, sleep...
guides
Safe Alternatives for Lube: What Works (and What to Avoid)
Sometimes you need lube, and you need it right now. Maybe dryness showed up out of nowhere. Maybe intimacy ...
body-and-hormones
What Is pH Balance? How to Support Your Vaginal Health
If you’ve noticed dryness, odor, or irritation lately, your pH might be trying to tell you something. It’s ...
pleasure-and-play
Pleasure Practices: Tools and Rituals to Spark Desire
Pleasure isn't something to wait for. It's something you can practice. In this final part of Wonder, Desire...
body-and-hormones
Mind-Body Connection: Stress, Sleep, and Mood Shifts
Your body is always talking. Stress, sleep, and mood are just a few of its favorite languages. In this seco...
pleasure-and-play
Where Did My Libido Go? A Midlife Guide to Desire
Your libido didn't vanish, she just got quieter. In this first part of the Wonder, Desire, and Joy series, ...
desire
Clitoral Stimulator 101: Pleasure Tools for Every Woman
It’s tiny, complex, and misunderstood—yet it holds the key to your pleasure. “THE CLITORIS”. It’s a full ne...
body-and-hormones
Menopause and Brain Fog: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Wait, what was I saying again? You walk into a room and forget why. You lose your keys twice in one morning...
couples-and-connection
Kinky Anniversary Gift Ideas to Reignite Midlife Passion
Anniversaries are about celebrating how far you’ve come, how much you’ve grown, and yes, how much fun you c...
guides
How to Prepare for Anal Play: A Calm, Complete Guide
Midlife brings plenty of surprises—why not make one of them pleasure? If anal play has been whispering in y...
body-and-hormones
Am I Going Through Menopause? Midlife Guide
Hot flashes out of nowhere? Moods that swing like a pendulum? Sleep that just won’t stick? You might be won...
desire
How to Rediscover Pleasure and Intimacy in Midlife (Without Pressure)
I’ll be honest — sex in midlife surprised me. What once felt effortless was shifting. Desire wasn’t showing...
desire
Masturbating with Water: Is It Safe? A Midlife Pleasure Guide
Women have many ways to explore self-pleasure, and some of them are already right at home. Masturbating wi...
guides
Best Vaginal Products for Midlife Comfort & Care
Midlife can bring surprises—some delightful, others… not so much. Changes in hormones during perimenopause ...
couples-and-connection
Using Vibrator with Your Wife or Partner: Tips for Connection & Better Orgasms
Talking about using a vibrator with your wife or partner might feel unfamiliar—or even a little intimidatin...
guides
How to Use a Clitoral Stimulator: Midlife Pleasure Map
Okay, so maybe this isn't something you've Googled before, but it’s about time we talked about it: your ple...
guides
How to Make a Female Orgasm After 40 (Yes, Really)
You’ve lived a lot of life. You’ve handled the chaos, juggled the responsibilities, and maybe even faked a ...
pleasure-and-play
33 Truths on What Women Love About Sex in Midlife
What women love about sex changes over time. If you’re in your perimenopause or menopause, you’ve likely no...
self-discovery
How Midlife Women Use Pleasure for Manifestation
The unexpected practice that's changing everything for women over 40. The most powerful manifestation happ...
body-and-hormones
Common and Uncommon List of Perimenopausal Symptoms
Noticing changes in your body and wondering what’s going on? You might be entering perimenopause. It’s the ...
couples-and-connection
Meaningful Romantic Gift for Wife's Birthday During Menopause
Looking for a romantic gift for your wife’s birthday? If she’s in her perimenopause or menopause stage, thi...
desire
Pleasure Points for Women: Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Explore
Here’s something many of us never heard growing up—you’re allowed to feel good in your body. Not just when ...
desire
5 Best Female Personal Massagers for Women in Midlife
Welcome to midlife, where hormones shift, intimacy evolves, and your old go-to’s might not be doing it fo...
desire
A Midlife Guide: How to Boost Libido After Menopause
Losing your sex drive after menopause isn’t just frustrating, it can feel like a part of you has gone missi...
body-and-hormones
Does an IUD Lower Libido? What Every Midlife Woman Should Know
Does an IUD lower libido? Yes, for some women, an IUD—especially a hormonal one—can lower libido. But not a...
body-and-hormones
Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness That Actually Work
Vaginal dryness doesn't get nearly enough airtime for how common it is. By the time most women hit perimen...
couples-and-connection
10 Things She Wishes You Knew About Sex and Perimenopause
Let's talk about sex, desire, and what's really going on with your partner's changing body during menopause...
self-discovery
Pleasure as Medicine: A Fresh Approach to Menopause Relief
When it comes to managing menopause symptoms, many women turn to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for reli...
self-discovery
Embracing Sexual Wellness In Midlife: A Path To Self-Rediscovery
As if we didn't already have enough reasons, now that we're in midlife, more factors come into play when it...
body-and-hormones
Does Your Gynecologist Specialize in Menopause? Here's Why It Matters
Menopause—can we talk about how much drama that word brings into our lives? It’s like the universe decided ...
guides
Top 10 Tips for Reviving Your Sex Drive As You Age: Your Ultimate Guide to Increase Libido During Perimenopause
Missing your inner sex-kitten? Let's get her back! Perimenopause is the tricky transitional phase leading u...
guides
Buying Your First Vibrator: A Beginner's Guide to Useful Tools for Women in Perimenopause
Vibrators...ooh-la-la! Sexual wellness is becoming increasingly important, and it's great to see! Society i...
body-and-hormones
The Ultimate Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy in 2024
Perimenopause and menopause are significant phases in a woman's life, often bringing with it a whirlwind of...
desire
Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire & How to Reignite Your Libido During Perimenopause & Menopause
Sexual desire or libido during perimenopause and menopause is an essential part of our overall sexual we...