DHEA is a hormone precursor turns into sex hormones inside of cells – and this is vital to understand – because it happens inside of the cells of the vulva, then it DOES NOT enter circulation.  When applied to the vulva, DHEA is turned into testosterone and estrogen, depending on the needs of the cell; and because this (vestibular and inner vulva) tissue contains a lot of receptors for androgens (tesosterone), a lot of testosterone is made, as well as estrogen, in the ideal balance for each cell’s needs.  Testosterone is the primary source of our sexual desire, in men and in women, and the cells of this part of our bodies need testosterone to be healthy.

It is important to know that because this happens inside of the cell, there is very little or no hormone in circulation – making DHEA an ideal one-stop solution for vulvovaginal wellness as we age.

DHEA levels drop as we age, along with all sex hormones. This happens earlier in women (~50 yo) than in men (~70 yo). As the precursor, the drop in DHEA as we age is a key step in our hormone drop. DHEA has been clinically shown to improve well-being and sexuality in women with insufficiency

Low DHEA levels have been linked to many issues – loss of libido, cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer

With Restore Daily Nectar we recommend starting 2 pumps/day for the first 1-2 weeks to build up the DHEA in your vaginal area. (If you are sensitive to supplements or medication then start 1 pump /day.)

Keep in mind that every body is different, and we have found wide ranges that work – meaning, your perfect amount may very well be different than someone else’s.

After the first  2 weeks please lower to your maintenance dose, we have found this to average 1 pump every other day, but your level can be anywhere from 1 pump 2 days a week – 1 pump 6 days a week. Always use the lowest dose possible.

Also, we do recommend spot testing on your arm before use. Very rarely someone has an allergy to one of the ingredients, so testing is suggested.

When we are in stock with LOVER/Boost:  For LOVER/Boost apply 1-3 pumps to the entire vulval/clitoral area, 15-30 minutes before sex.

Use up to 3 times a week or as needed.

It is not necessary to apply LOVER internally. Application to the vulva, or outer lips of the vagina, is sufficient. If you are interested in enhancing desire, apply liberally to the whole length of the vulva, including around the tip of the clitoris. The clitoral tissue runs the length of the vulva, and all this tissue responds to stimulation.

Apply it to your entire vulvar area – from the clitoris, along the inner and outer labia, to the perineum.   You do not need to apply Daily Nectar or LOVER internally (into the vaginal canal).

Restore Daily Nectar can be applied any time of day, even just before intimacy. We have found in fact that many male partners experience benefit too!

We have seen that some women experience increased sensation and response if applied just before intimacy.

Restore Daily Nectar will absorb within approximately 15 minutes and is safe to use with lube or other sexual aids including toys.  Apply Boost 15-30 minute prior to intimacy.

DHEA has been sold OTC for years. Dr. Laura noticed that many of her patients had been recommended oral DHEA by their doctors, but the patients weren’t seeing much effect. Looking into the biochemistry Dr. Laura found that there is an enzyme in the skin that very effectively transforms DHEA into testosterone, and it is safe when applied anywhere on the body. 
In fact DHEA has been shown to safely increase wound healing when applied to the skin
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Yes you can still use Daily Nectar and LOVER, your systemic levels of DHEA will likely not be affected at the suggested dose or lower. However we always suggest speaking with your doctor.

If you are using estrogen or estrogen and progesterone HRT you can still use Restore Daily Nectar and LOVER.

If you are using testosterone HRT you may see a rise in your testosterone levels so please speak with your doctor.

Because everyone is different there are varying times before feeling the effects. Some women respond in the first day or two, and some can take up to 30 days.

Also, we see varying effects – varying benefits – but everyone benefits!

Once you begin to feel the effects, you will likely notice an increase in vaginal wetness, increase in desire for sex (increased libido), you may notice improvement in urinary leakage (if this is an issue for you), and you may notice an intensification of your orgasms.

If at any time you feel you are having a bad reaction stop using immediately and contact us.

• It is not recommended to use DHEA if under 40 years old unless prescribed by your doctor.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor before using Daily Nectar or LOVER
• If you are taking the prescription Tamoxifen, do not use Daily Nectar without your doctor’s approval. (see below section on research and cancer)
• If you have a vaginal infection or lichen sclerosis consult with your doctor before using Daily Nectar or LOVER
• If you have had or are being treated for breast cancer, consult with your doctor before using this product. (see more below)
  Keep out of reach of children.
• Discontinue use if you experience discomfort or irritation.
• DHEA is a natural product of the human body and has been tested extensively in humans. As with all hormone-related products proper use, knowledge of your own health, and natural preventive care is suggested. (See more below)

Restore Daily Nectar and LOVER not only contain DHEA powder but they are also formulated with lipid particles called liposomes. These lipids are food grade (you can eat them) and these lipids are a natural part of the human diet. They are also good for your skin. Our lipo-DHEA allows the DHEA molecule to penetrate deeper into the skin for more powerful results.

Daily Nectar is patent pending and the only DHEA supplement on the market with lipospheric technology.

The Vulva Company + Good Vulva is a company founded on core principles of sustainability and health care for the human and for the planet.

Our packaging is recyclable, our product all natural without synthetic preservatives. Our goals are to operate carbon neutral and only create health and wellness for everyone involved from the source ingredients all the way to the employees, once we have some!

Currently we are preparing to work with health workers in rural Zimbabwe creating solutions for underserved women.

Each of us has different genetics and lifestyle, which both influence the health of your body, and the health of your body’s use of hormones.

There are some basic rules for health management for everyone, even those in pre- or peri-menopause, as hormone levels can become imbalanced due to environmental or even stress factors, and keeping healthy as we age is vital.

The body has a pathway that can transform testosterone to estrogen. This pathway can be more or less active depending on dietary intake, detoxification health and genetics. You often see body builders use a natural supplement called DIM, or sometimes sulphurophane. These supplements are extracts from cruciferous vegetables, and the natural chemical diindolylmethane – DIM for short – helps prevent this pathway from turning testosterone into estrogen. So, for those of us who benefit from keeping estrogen levels low DIM may be beneficial for health.

In addition, plant estrogens – phytoestrogens – from whole foods such as soy, hops, red clover, etc. are beneficial at every age. We now know that these phytoestrogens in fact decrease reproductive cancer risk. They do this by activating the beta estrogen receptor preferentially, thereby providing tumor suppressive action.

Lastly, understanding how your individual body detoxifies estrogen is a smart step in prevention. For more information on this see 
https://www.opalhealth.com/foundation/hormone_health.html

Generally LOVER or Daily Nectar used at the lowest recommended amount should not affect your cycles. If this occurs lower the amount and take a break, re-starting after a week, at the lower dose.

We have seen no re-starting of menstrual cycles from using Restore Daily Nectar or LOVER as directed.

Yes. Restore Daily Nectar and LOVER are designed to work locally   in these sensitive tissues. As DHEA primarily produces testosterone in a healthy body, and when applied in smaller amounts to the skin only provides local affect, significant systemic changes to hormone levels are unlikely.

DHEA has been shown to stimulate the vaginal tissue without stimulating the growth of endometrial tissue, and the same study found an increase in bone mineral density, both safe and positive outcomes

If you have had reproductive cancer including breast cancer then please speak with your oncologist.
Here we’ll share with you some positive association data on DHEA and women with or having had breast or other reproductive cancer.

• • A large and well-done study supported by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Health (NIH) looked at women who were currently diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer, and on Tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors. They found that topically applied vaginal DHEA for women undergoing active reproductive cancer treatment improved symptoms and they conclude that this form of DHEA application may be helpful for this population.
    

• DHEA may provide a protective role against cancer:
  A paper published in Cancer Biology & Therapy states “DHEA, an adrenal hormone, has a protective role against cancer.” The authors go on to state, “DHEA inhibits the proliferation and migration of cell lines derived from breast cancer.”
• DHEA was determined to be “useful in the treatment of breast cancer” in yet another study published in Eur J Pharmacol. In this study, researchers concluded that “DHEA also suppressed the migration of all breast cancer cell lines…These results suggest that the mechanism of DHEA actions against breast cancer involves the inhibition of cell proliferation and the suppression of migration, indicating that DHEA could be useful in the treatment of breast cancer.”

Measuring pH can offer clinicians useful information in the assessment of dyspareunia in postmenopausal patients. Healthy levels of estrogen are reflected in a vaginal pH of 3.8-4.5; where bacterial pathogens are not present, a vaginal pH > 5.0 has a 90% correlation with decreased serum estradiol due to reduced lactobacilli. A high vaginal pH (6.0-7.5) is strongly suggestive of vulvovaginal atrophy. Other causes of elevated vaginal pH include bacterial vaginosis, blood, semen, trichomoniasis, vaginal douching, and use of vaginal products or medications (including antibiotics).

DHEA has been studied beyond 100mg/day as a supplement, and no negative effects have been seen.  Topical DHEA is most likely even safer, because it stays local to the vulvovaginal tissue.  Vaginally inserted DHEA has been studied and preliminary data suggests it is safe for all women, even those undergoing treatment for reproductive cancers.   Still, if that is you, speak with your doctor before using.

DHEA vaginal/vulvar cream seems to assist all women with age-related vaginal dryness.  For some it works immediately, and for some it can take up to 4 weeks or even more.  We see the sweet spot at about 2 weeks, this is when most women have felt and seen the improvement.   Each of us will be different.  If it takes longer for you do not give up, you will feel it.

Yes!  As we spoke about, estrogen is only part of the solution, and less of a solution for the vulva!   If you are on HRT, our products will only improve how you feel and respond.   Only if you are on vulvar or vaginal testosterone will this product not produce much change in your response.

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(This content is for educational purposes and isn’t medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing hormone‑sensitive conditions.)