The Journal

Her biology, explained

Women's-health science without the pink-wash. Gut health, hormones, nutrition, and the research behind every Seya formula, written by people who read the studies.

Constipation

The Balloon Effect: Why Bloating Happens and How to Deflate

We’ve all had those days where our favorite jeans suddenly feel two sizes too small by 4:00 PM. Bloating—that uncomfortable, tight, "full" sensation in your abdomen—is one of the most common digestive complaints, particularly among women.

3 min read Apr 22, 2026

Constipation

Constipation Explained: Why Your System Hits a Standstill

We’ve all been there—that heavy, bloated feeling where your digestive system seems to have hit a permanent red light. While it’s often a "hush-hush" topic, constipation affects millions of women in the US, often tied to our unique hormonal shifts and lifestyle stressors.

2 min read Mar 19, 2026

Gender Bias

The Hidden Science of UTIs: It’s Biology, Not a Personal Failing

If you’ve ever felt that familiar, frantic sting, you know that a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is more than just a "minor inconvenience." It’s a painful disruptor that affects over 50% of women at least once in their lives. Yet, for a condition so common, there is a heavy cloud of social stigma that suggests UTIs are a result of "poor hygiene" or "lifestyle choices."

3 min read Mar 13, 2026

Gender Bias

The Early Signs of Menopause: Is It Stress or a Hormonal Shift?

One morning you wake up drenched in sweat despite the AC being on. The next afternoon, you find yourself snapping at a coworker over a minor email. You feel "off"—your sleep is fragmented, your focus is fading, and your cycle is starting to play hide-and-seek.

4 min read Mar 10, 2026

Gender Bias

Why Medicine is Not One-Size-Fits-All for Men and Women

For decades, the "standard" medical patient was a 150-pound male. From clinical drug trials to the way we diagnose heart attacks, the female body was often treated as a "smaller version" of a man’s. But as any woman knows, our biology—from our fluctuating hormones to our cellular metabolism—is vastly different.

4 min read Mar 4, 2026

Gender Bias

Why Women’s Health is Decades Behind: The Research Gap

If you’ve ever felt like your doctor was guessing when treating your "mystery" symptoms—like chronic fatigue, pelvic pain, or brain fog—you aren't alone. For much of modern medical history, the female body was considered a "complicated" version of the male body. Because of this, women’s health is effectively decades behind in terms of data, diagnostics, and treatment.

3 min read Mar 4, 2026