The Unsealed Section

INSIDE WORD ON INTIMATE WELLBEING

Welcome to your home of intimate wellbeing, where we enlist the help of experts to deep dive into every aspect of intimate care and connection; from the actions that affect your microbiome and the impacts on your health, to debunking centuries of myths and inspiring you to connect with your body. Check in regularly for new entries and get in touch if you have a topic or question you’d like us to unseal. 

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Intimate anatomy 101: Understanding your vulva, vagina and pelvic floor
Health & Wellness Shannon Kay Health & Wellness Shannon Kay

Intimate anatomy 101: Understanding your vulva, vagina and pelvic floor

Intimate anatomy is central to health, comfort and confidence - yet for most of us, a proper introduction was never part of the curriculum. No diagrams. No explanation of how structure connects to function, or how function shapes care.

This guide changes that.

Understanding your anatomy isn’t about memorising terms. It’s about autonomy. When you know what each part does, you’re better equipped to recognise what’s normal, what may need medical attention, and how to care for your body in a way that supports, rather than disrupts, its natural balance.

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Love and care beyond Valentine’s Day: Why intimate care should be a year-round approach.
Sex, Health & Wellness Shannon Kay Sex, Health & Wellness Shannon Kay

Love and care beyond Valentine’s Day: Why intimate care should be a year-round approach.

Valentine's Day has this beautiful, alluring, romantic way of putting a spotlight on love, whether that’s galentines love or romantic love, and I’m here for that. 

The flowers arrive, dinner reservations are booked, the “special” lingerie drawer opens, the toy box gets unlocked. And for a day, we’re reminded of the importance of play, exploration and intimate care.

And while I love this reminder…I don’t love how short-lived it can be. It puts the spotlight on all these important, often fulfilling rituals for 24-hrs and then the 15th rolls round and it’s back to not reaching for pleasure, not caring for our intimate bodies and “not having time” for ourselves.

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In conversation: Meet Gemma McLeod
In conversation Shannon Kay In conversation Shannon Kay

In conversation: Meet Gemma McLeod

Maebl recently had the pleasure of chatting with Gemma McLeod, a degree-qualified naturopath who has a special interest in women’s health. With a holistic yet evidence-based approach, Gemma supports her clients in cultivating long-term wellbeing through nutrition, lifestyle strategies, targeted supplementation, and herbal medicine. Together, we glimpse into her daily practice, explore what motivates her, and, naturally, dive deep on the topic of the vaginal microbiome. 

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Beyond Clean: Why Intimate Care Deserves a Place in Self-Care
Health & Wellness Shannon Kay Health & Wellness Shannon Kay

Beyond Clean: Why Intimate Care Deserves a Place in Self-Care

When we think of self-care, we often picture skincare rituals, yoga classes, or taking time for rest. Intimate care, however, is rarely part of that conversation. For too long, it has been framed around hygiene, correction, or silence. But intimate wellbeing is not about being “clean enough.” It’s about comfort, confidence, and connection with your body.

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