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Daring Menopause
Puissante: Enjoying a Fulfilling Sex Life at Any Age
Lola from Puissante traces the story of the brand's partnership with the series, from Coco to overall intimate wellbeing, to its arrival in pharmacies.
Summary
🔊 This program is an information program by a trained professional. This is generic advice and is not a personalized diagnosis. In all cases, we recommend that you be followed by a gynecologist and/or a midwife for individualized follow-up.
What you will learn in this episode
In this partner episode, Lola, communications and marketing manager at Puissante, traces the story of the brand behind the Osee Menopause series, and explains how it evolved from sexuality into overall intimate wellbeing.
- The origin story of Puissante and its best-seller, Coco
- Why body-shape design and medical-grade silicone change everything
- How the brand moved from pleasure to overall intimate health
- The flagship products: intimate balm, Kegel balls, Bisou
- Why Puissante is now available in pharmacies
💡 Key figures
The clitoris has about 8,000 nerve endings: 90% of women reach orgasm through direct stimulation of its external part, compared to only 20% through vaginal stimulation or penetration alone.
Source: sexual health experts cited by Infobae, « No more G-spot? Sexual health experts say it's a 'zone' ».
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A study that dissected the vaginas of 13 women found no isolated anatomical structure corresponding to the "G-spot": only the urethra sits just behind the front vaginal wall.
Source: Ostrzenski A. et al., Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2017, cited by Allodocteurs.fr.
Puissante, a brand breaking taboos
Puissante was born from a simple observation: intimate accessories were historically designed by men, with no real thought given to who they were for or the values they conveyed. The brand first focused on one specific topic, female masturbation, asserting that women have the right, and even the need, to pleasure themselves. The goal: to give women back a pleasure that belongs to them, far from the hyper-sexualized imagery still found on many products on the market.
Coco: design, body-shape research, and dual stimulation
Coco, the brand's best-seller, is designed based on studies of the female body, taking into account the diversity of body shapes rather than a one-size-fits-all model. It offers two ways to be used: as a "handle" to stimulate the external clitoris (suction effect), or folded onto itself for gentle internal stimulation aimed at the so-called "G-spot area." This area isn't an isolated magic button, but a richly innervated region linked to the internal structures of the clitoris. The product also evolves over time based on direct feedback from the community of users.
Medical-grade silicone: safety and hygiene
All Puissante accessories are made with medical-grade silicone, chosen for women's safety and security, but also for its distinctive texture and easy care: cleaning with warm water and neutral soap, or with a dedicated cleanser for extra peace of mind before and after use.
From sexuality to overall intimate wellbeing
By listening to its community, the brand realized that sexuality isn't just about isolated pleasure: users happy with their vibrators also reported a dip in libido during perimenopause or premenstrual syndrome. Puissante therefore expanded into a full intimate wellness range, built around the discomforts and taboos women face at every life stage: dietary supplements, intimate balm, Kegel balls.
Intimate balm, a simple habit not to overlook
Unlike the face, hands, or body, the intimate area is often poorly moisturized or not moisturized at all on a daily basis. This can cause itching, irritation, and redness, sometimes wrongly mistaken for yeast infections. A simple daily moisturizing habit can prevent a lot of discomfort and unnecessary antifungal treatments, which can themselves disrupt the vaginal flora and encourage recurrence.
Kegel balls
A pelvic floor strengthening tool, designed like the rest of the wellness range, alongside the intimate balm and dietary supplements.
Bisou, a gentle first step
Bisou is a small sex toy with a big, round, soft head, versatile enough for massages, relaxation, and gradually discovering self-pleasure for women who don't yet dare take the leap. Some users even use it for foot reflexology or to soothe lower back pain during their period or pregnancy, proof of its versatility well beyond sexual pleasure alone.
Puissante in pharmacies, a powerful symbolic step
The brand is now distributed in pharmacies and drugstores, alongside its wellness range (dietary supplements, balm, Kegel balls) and some vibrators. This move into pharmacies helps destigmatize sexuality for women who would never have taken the step of visiting a dedicated e-commerce site.
With Puissante or without Puissante, give yourself permission and go explore.
🔎 Useful definitions
G-spot area: a richly innervated region of the front vaginal wall, linked to the internal structures of the clitoris, not to be confused with an isolated anatomical "spot," which has not been scientifically demonstrated.
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Medical-grade silicone: material used for intimate accessories, chosen for its safety, easy cleaning, and lack of proven risk of endocrine disruption.
🎯 Practical actions
- Moisturize your intimate area daily with a product specifically designed for it, not a regular body lotion
- Before assuming it's a yeast infection in case of recurring itching or redness, consider simple dryness or irritation that can be treated with moisturizing
- Choose intimate accessories made of medical-grade silicone, checking their origin
- Clean your intimate accessories with warm water and neutral soap, or a dedicated cleanser
- To start exploring self-pleasure gently, choose a simple, versatile accessory rather than an intimidating product
- Learn about your body and sexuality even without making a purchase (articles, reliable resources)
- Don't hesitate to talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider about intimate dryness, low libido, or discomfort, these topics are increasingly accessible, including in pharmacies
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Summary
🔊 This program is an information program by a trained professional. This is generic advice and is not a personalized diagnosis. In all cases, we recommend that you be followed by a gynecologist and/or a midwife for individualized follow-up.
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⭐ The Daring Menopause series is made possible by the support of Puissante, a French brand dedicated to women's well-being and pleasure. Theepisode 8 is dedicated to them, featuring their famous Coco as well as their full range of products for intimate health.
What you will learn in this episode
In this partner episode, Lola, communications and marketing manager at Puissante, traces the story of the brand behind the Osee Menopause series, and explains how it evolved from sexuality into overall intimate wellbeing.
- The origin story of Puissante and its best-seller, Coco
- Why body-shape design and medical-grade silicone change everything
- How the brand moved from pleasure to overall intimate health
- The flagship products: intimate balm, Kegel balls, Bisou
- Why Puissante is now available in pharmacies
💡 Key figures
The clitoris has about 8,000 nerve endings: 90% of women reach orgasm through direct stimulation of its external part, compared to only 20% through vaginal stimulation or penetration alone.
Source: sexual health experts cited by Infobae, « No more G-spot? Sexual health experts say it's a 'zone' ».
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A study that dissected the vaginas of 13 women found no isolated anatomical structure corresponding to the "G-spot": only the urethra sits just behind the front vaginal wall.
Source: Ostrzenski A. et al., Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2017, cited by Allodocteurs.fr.
Puissante, a brand breaking taboos
Puissante was born from a simple observation: intimate accessories were historically designed by men, with no real thought given to who they were for or the values they conveyed. The brand first focused on one specific topic, female masturbation, asserting that women have the right, and even the need, to pleasure themselves. The goal: to give women back a pleasure that belongs to them, far from the hyper-sexualized imagery still found on many products on the market.
Coco: design, body-shape research, and dual stimulation
Coco, the brand's best-seller, is designed based on studies of the female body, taking into account the diversity of body shapes rather than a one-size-fits-all model. It offers two ways to be used: as a "handle" to stimulate the external clitoris (suction effect), or folded onto itself for gentle internal stimulation aimed at the so-called "G-spot area." This area isn't an isolated magic button, but a richly innervated region linked to the internal structures of the clitoris. The product also evolves over time based on direct feedback from the community of users.
Medical-grade silicone: safety and hygiene
All Puissante accessories are made with medical-grade silicone, chosen for women's safety and security, but also for its distinctive texture and easy care: cleaning with warm water and neutral soap, or with a dedicated cleanser for extra peace of mind before and after use.
From sexuality to overall intimate wellbeing
By listening to its community, the brand realized that sexuality isn't just about isolated pleasure: users happy with their vibrators also reported a dip in libido during perimenopause or premenstrual syndrome. Puissante therefore expanded into a full intimate wellness range, built around the discomforts and taboos women face at every life stage: dietary supplements, intimate balm, Kegel balls.
Intimate balm, a simple habit not to overlook
Unlike the face, hands, or body, the intimate area is often poorly moisturized or not moisturized at all on a daily basis. This can cause itching, irritation, and redness, sometimes wrongly mistaken for yeast infections. A simple daily moisturizing habit can prevent a lot of discomfort and unnecessary antifungal treatments, which can themselves disrupt the vaginal flora and encourage recurrence.
Kegel balls
A pelvic floor strengthening tool, designed like the rest of the wellness range, alongside the intimate balm and dietary supplements.
Bisou, a gentle first step
Bisou is a small sex toy with a big, round, soft head, versatile enough for massages, relaxation, and gradually discovering self-pleasure for women who don't yet dare take the leap. Some users even use it for foot reflexology or to soothe lower back pain during their period or pregnancy, proof of its versatility well beyond sexual pleasure alone.
Puissante in pharmacies, a powerful symbolic step
The brand is now distributed in pharmacies and drugstores, alongside its wellness range (dietary supplements, balm, Kegel balls) and some vibrators. This move into pharmacies helps destigmatize sexuality for women who would never have taken the step of visiting a dedicated e-commerce site.
With Puissante or without Puissante, give yourself permission and go explore.
🎯 Concrete actions
- Moisturize your intimate area daily with a product specifically designed for it, not a regular body lotion
- Before assuming it's a yeast infection in case of recurring itching or redness, consider simple dryness or irritation that can be treated with moisturizing
- Choose intimate accessories made of medical-grade silicone, checking their origin
- Clean your intimate accessories with warm water and neutral soap, or a dedicated cleanser
- To start exploring self-pleasure gently, choose a simple, versatile accessory rather than an intimidating product
- Learn about your body and sexuality even without making a purchase (articles, reliable resources)
- Don't hesitate to talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider about intimate dryness, low libido, or discomfort, these topics are increasingly accessible, including in pharmacies
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