Welcome to our library of resources — helping you to better understand your own intimate health and wellbeing. Check out our FAQ page for answers to more specific questions.
The Nu Guide: Pain-free sex
In this article we’re going to discuss pain-free sex in two ways: penetrative sex or ‘intercourse’ and ‘outercourse’. We’ll talk positions, conditions, alternatives, and new experiences. Let’s dive in!
The Nu Guide: Introducing Nu Butter
We’re thrilled to announce that it’s time to say hello to your new favourite product! Nu Butter is here – our natural anti-chafe and barrier balm formulated with hemp oil, kawakawa and kanuka, perfect for both male and female external skin. This article explains when to use Nu Balm, and when to use Nu Butter.
The Nu Guide: Understanding common vulvo-vaginal conditions
Vulval health is an important aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked. This article aims to give you a quick overview of common conditions that affect the vulva, what symptoms you might experience and how they can be managed.
The Nu Guide: Health benefits of the female orgasm
Orgasm also offers a wide array of health benefits that extend beyond the bedroom. While the experience itself can be deeply satisfying, the physiological and psychological impacts of orgasm are equally significant. Here’s a closer look at how the female orgasm contributes to overall health and wellbeing.
The Nu Guide: Frequently Asked Questions
The Nu Balm inbox receives quite a few enquiries about what, where, why and how to use Nu Balm. For this Nu Guide, we have brought together the most commonly asked questions into this article which we think is a pretty helpful read, whichever way you look at it.
The Nu Guide: Pelvic pain exercises
If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, here are some exercises you might like to try out. Keep an eye out on our social media channels for accompanying instructional videos!
The Nu Guide: Pelvic pain awareness
Pelvic pain is pain that is felt in the area in the lower abdominal region, above the legs and between the pelvis. In this Nu Guide we discuss the common culprits contributing to pelvic discomfort,
The Nu Guide: Menopause For Men
A guide to help male partners, friends or family members understand the ins and outs of menopause and how to help and support the menopausal woman or women in their lives. (You’ve got this, guys!)
The Nu Guide: How to check your vulva
When was the last time you checked your vulva? Having a regular look-see is an important part of looking after your physical health.
Here’s a step by step guide on how to do it, and what to do if something isn’t your version of ‘normal’.
The Nu Guide: Understanding Endometriosis — Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Endometriosis is a painful condition which can present with a variety of symptoms. If you think you might suffer from Endometriosis, or you’re experiencing some of the symptoms listed, we encourage you to reach out to your health practitioner.
The Nu Guide: Everything you need to know about GSM (genito-urinary syndrome of menopause)
Menopausal years can throw some interesting curveballs at our vulva, vagina, and urinary system. Our resident gynaecologist has written a helpful guide to GSM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Nu Balm. If you’d like our clinical experts to ask anything else specifically, please email us at info@nubalm.co
The Nu Guide: Sports, friction, chafing, and the rest!
Have you ever wondered how you can make that friction or chafing feel more comfortable when you participate in leisure activities?
The Nu Guide: Gynaecological Cancers
A brief overview of the types of gynaecological cancers and the symptoms to watch for.
The Nu Guide: Navigating libido changes during menopause
In this Nu Guide we will try and unpick some of the contributing factors to loss of libido around menopause transition and what you can do to address this.
The Nu Guide: Returning to sex postpartum
Sex after childbirth can create a lot of anxiety for new mums. Niamh has put together a list of things to help relieve the pressure - physically and mentally.
The Nu Guide: 5 reasons you might have an irritated or sensitive vulva
The reasons your vulva or vaginal tissue may be irritated are varied, and not necessarily to do with age or life stage. One thing is for sure: you don’t have to put up with the discomfort any longer, thanks to Nu Intimate Balm.
The Nu Guide : The many symptoms of menopause
People are often surprised to learn that there is a wide range of symptoms attributable to menopause. Here are 34 possible symptoms that you may or may not experience.
The Nu Guide: What to do when sex is painful?
There are many reasons why sex can be painful, and the most important thing to know is that help and support is available.
The Nu Guide to Anatomy 101
How we understand our own genital anatomy, the words we use and how we perceive our internal and external construct is very important when it comes to understanding how our bodies work and what to do when things change.