First up here’s a quick recap on the two main causes of incontinence: Stress incontinence is usually caused by weakening or damage occurring to the muscles that stop you urinating i.e. the pelvic floor muscles and urge incontinence usually happens as a result of overactivity of the detrusor muscl...

Luckily more and more menopause symptoms are being discussed and effective treatments for menopause are more widely talked about.  Part of this is due to what we can probably call - ‘The Davina Effect’ with Davina McCall’s ground-breaking documentary series that came out on Channel 4 (Davina McCa...

We’re all becoming more aware of the impact stress has on our mental health, but what about the impact it has on our menstrual health? Is there a link here too?  What is stress?  Stress is a natural response to what we see as a perceived threat or challenge. When we’re feeling stressed by somethi...

Our periods are known as our fifth vital sign. They tell us so much about what is going on inside our bodies and can be an indicator of health issues we might not be aware of. Your cycle length can change if you’re stressed, you might experience more pain if you have an undiagnosed condition like...

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming because there's so much information out there in terms of health and wellness. At Nixi we love working with experts, so we ensure our advice is grounded in fact and evidence. We spoke to Jennie Hughes who is the founder of FourTherapy which she created to combin...

What do you think of when you imagine an elite female athlete?  Well maybe you imagine a heroic image of someone with their arms aloft, clutching a medal, celebrating that amazing win, beaming from ear to ear. Or you see someone tackling a seemingly superhuman feat, a look of fierce concentration...