A couple of weeks ago I hired a business coach to help me stay on my toes with creative ventures in life coaching and e-course creating. One of the questions she asked me was, "What do you find people coming to you for most often?" I had two answers -- business-related questions (like audience appeal), and those centered on relationships.

That day I was PMSing and felt over-emotional, which brought my attention to a complication I am often faced with in my own relationship.

Vulnerability.

Dr. Lissa Rankin's medical blog is based on her upcoming book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend, which you can preorder here. If you have a question you'd like Dr. Lissa Rankin to answer in her blog, please join the What's Up Down There posse in our Owning Pink community, or contact us.

Q: The closer I get to menopause, the more irritable and gloomy I get. It’s hurt my sex life. Help!

Dr. Lisa Brent is a naturopath at the Owning Pink Center.

"What is a naturopathic doctor?"
"How do you pronounce it?"
"Is it about, like, vitamins and stuff? "

These are some of the most frequent questions I get about my profession. Here, I hope to shed some light on how a naturopathic doctor might help you.