Study: how often women masturbate in real life
A German study looked into how often women masturbated, including women who had partners. Turns out women masturbate for the same reasons as everyone else.
Study: Treating cervical infections and dysplasia with high-dose vitamin D
Researchers look into using vaginal vitamin D ovules for post-medical-treatment of chronic cervical infections and abnormal cell growth.
Understanding clitoral phimosis (adherence)
Clitoral phimosis means the clitoral hood and clitoris adhere together. There are a few causes and in mild cases, just a small technique to unstick tissue.
What is a vaginal pH testing glove?
The vaginal pH testing glove is a novel way to test vaginal pH. While not widely available, the idea was to provide an easy way to test for BV and other vaginal infections quickly and easily.
Ozone vaginal insufflation
We run through what vaginal insufflation of ozone is and what it's used for.
Study: L. crispatus probiotic cheese for preventing vaginal infections
Researchers have developed a robust soft cheese made with Lactobacillus crispatus, one of our favourite vaginal colonisers.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Sexual pain: what getting help looks like
When you have chronic sexual pain, getting help can feel hard, humiliating and endless. We've mapped out what getting help looks like.
Understanding the ThermiVa
Radiofrequency treatments can be used for vaginal laxity, urinary leakage, and giving a pep-up to poorly performing vulvovaginal tissue.
Study: Babies’ microbiome may not be from vagina after all
There is new evidence pointing to colonisation of a new baby by environmental pathogens, possibly setting us up for infections later on and disrupting the gut microbiome.
How to use the Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma Vaginal Pessary
Instructions for using the Killing BV Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma herbal blend treatment vaginally.
How to test vaginal pH at home
How to accurately test your vaginal pH at home with a video.
Aunt Vadge: why am I dry during sex and can’t orgasm?
A 23-year-old can't orgasm and her vagina is dry during sex, but why? We discuss the issues and how to get around the problem.
First human vaginal fluid transplant for BV a success
The first microbiome transplant from a healthy donor to a chronic BV sufferer has been a success, with all five women having long-term (two year) remission.
Obesity and BV
Obesity is known to be a chronic inflammatory state, with fat tissue being an immunologically active organ. That's right - we said organ!
Understanding and using coconut oil vulvovaginally
We take a closer look at coconut oil when used on the vulva and in the vagina - is it safe and does it really have antimicrobial properties?