Between the Sheets

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources: Who to Call and Where to Turn.  We wish we didn't have to share resources like this, but wishes feel meaningless when domestic violence...

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s one message we think every person should hear: know thyself. Get familiar with your body, its patterns and what feels typical for you,...

Let’s talk about sex. Not in whispers. Not with embarrassment. And definitely not like our bodies and what we do with them are something we need to apologize for. At...

A gentle guide to calming your nervous system, reconnecting with your senses, and remembering that pleasure is something you practice. It's not something you earn. If you are exhausted from...

Pride Month is a celebration of authenticity. It is about the courage to be fully yourself, to love openly, and to inhabit your body without apology. At Upstate Mary, we...

Most people hear the words arousal oil and immediately think of one thing: sex. And yes, that's certainly one way to enjoy it. At Upstate Mary, we've always believed pleasure...

There’s a certain moment every spring in the Hudson Valley when everything starts waking back up again. The trees soften. The river sparkles. Windows open. People come outside again. We...

5 Things I’ve Learned About My Body Since Motherhood Motherhood taught me how powerful my body is. It also taught me how deeply my body needs care. Like so many...

What Is the 10-Minute Intimacy Reset? The 10-minute intimacy reset is a simple, low-pressure practice that helps couples reconnect emotionally and physically without the expectation of sex. It focuses on:...

Vaginal Dryness: Causes, Natural Remedies, and What Actually Works. Vaginal dryness is often treated like a surface-level issue. “Just use lube.” But if you’ve experienced it, you know it’s rarely...

Sexual wellness is something most women don’t talk about openly, until something changes. Perimenopause.Postpartum recovery.Stress.Painful sex.Vaginal dryness.Loss of desire. These are the conversations that quietly come up in emails, at...

International Women’s Day: Pleasure as Power Every year on March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, a global moment honoring women’s achievements while continuing the fight for...