I remember 7th grade health class, the sound of boys giggling in the background, while a million questions filled my head… all of which I was way too terrified to ask out loud. You’ve probably had a similar experience, too. However, gone are the days of hiding tampons up your sleeves or experiencing that horrible mix of dread and shame while cashing out a bottle of lube at your local pharmacy.
It’s 2019, and is it EVER a time to be alive. Last year, the Global Wellness Summit dubbed “feminist wellness” one the biggest trends of 2018, and the rise in cool new sex-care brands aimed towards women (and run by women!) proves it.
Here, we’ve rounded up 10 sex-care brands—all of which ship to Canada—that are taking the ick-factor out of sexual health products.
Smile Makers
Smile Makers—whose mission is to “normalize the perception of female sexuality”—deserves an artistry award for its adorable pastel-hued vibrators, affectionately named things like “The Fireman,” “The Tennis Coach” and “The Frenchman.” They also offer lube; you can take a quiz on the website to find the right one for your needs.
Love Wellness
Watch out Monistat and Canesten: Love Wellness is a cool new brand that’s joining the suppository game. The company also offers wipes and supplements to help enhance sleep, brighten skin and manage period pains. Oh, and fun fact: Love Wellness is run by Lo Bosworth, of The Hills fame.
Woo More Play
This brand’s hero product, Coconut Love Oil, is formulated with minimal ingredients, so it’s totally edible. What it doesn’t contain? A whole bunch of ingredients we can’t even pronounce.
Lovability Inc.
You’ve probably seen Lovability’s condoms and lubes (packaged in iridescent wrappers and lipgloss tubes, respectively) on your IG feed. However, what you probably didn’t know is that the company donates to Planned Parenthood for every sale they make.
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Cool Sex-Care Brands
UTMI D-Mannose & Cranberry Antioxidant & Urinary Tract Support
Queen V
In addition to offering feminine hygiene products in cute, bright packaging—like its pH-balanced soap—Queen V is know for its UTMI (touché) supplements, which help support urinary tract health.
Tampon Tribe
This Santa Monica-based, female-led company makes 100 per cent certified organic cotton tampons, pads and pantyliners that are completely compostable. And the best part? You can get them delivered right to your door!
Überlube
If you’re looking for versatility, check out Überlube. The Illinois company markets its silicone-based lube as a product that also tames frizz and helps avoid skin chafing.
Lady Suite
Your face isn’t the only place that deserves a nice glow. Enter Lady Suite, a California company that has formulated a rejuvenating oil for your skin down there. The luxe elixir helps prevent razor burn, minimizes ingrown hairs and hydrates.
Sweet Spot Labs
Sweet Spot Labs’s cute packaging has never made wipes look so appealing. The company’s pH- balanced products are formulated with 98 per cent natural ingredients and a minimal amount of fragrances (all natural, of course), so as to not irritate your vagina.
Sustain Natural
This brand’s first and foremost focus is to create vagina-friendly products that also happen to be sustainable. In addition to its acclaimed condoms, Sustain also offers period underwear, menstrual cups, and pads.
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