Douching as a form of birth control
Douching used to be one of our only options for birth control, however we know now that douching does more damage than good. And it doesn't prevent pregnancy.
BV and ovarian cancer – is there a link?
Can an unhealthy vaginal microbiome contribute to or cause ovarian cancer? Researchers look into it.
Review: Culturelle Women’s Healthy Balance
This probiotic has some of the very best vaginal colonisers and can be used, with a capsule switch to veggie, vaginally.
Review: AZO Complete Feminine Balance Daily Probiotic
This product contains the best vaginal colonisers and warriors, and when the capsules are switched to vegetable at home, is a great vaginal probiotic.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Gentian violet health warning – use at your own risk!
The Canadian Government has banned all products containing gentian violet for humans and animals due to ingestion/absorption health concerns.
Aunt Vadge: inserting a tampon gives me unbearable pain
She has had her period for six years, but still can't use a tampon because of excruciating vulvar and vaginal pain. What's happening?
Aunt Vadge: dry vagina, possible EBV, nobody can help me – help!
A 71-year-old is having major issues with a dry vagina, has suddenly developed pain with sex, and possibly has EBV.
Aunt Vadge: I’m in a remote area and have a horrible yeast infection – help!
Aunt Vadge helps out a very yeasty diving instructor in Indonesia who doesn't have easy access to a doctor but can go to the chemist.
The role of vitamin A in the vagina and urinary tract
Here we discuss the importance of vitamin A in the mucosal surfaces of the reproductive and urinary tract.
Aunt Vadge: is this a fingering wound or my period?
She was fingered for the first time, and it bled and started to heal, but then she started bleeding again. Is it her period or is something wrong?
Aunt Vadge: vag on fire after using new bubble bath!
She used a new bubble bath, and now her vulva is itchy, burning and sore. We discuss why this has happened and how to avoid it in future.
Ingredients to keep away from your vag – bubble bath, here’s looking at you!
Check the ingredients on everything you put near your vuvla, particularly in the shower or bath. You can be irritating your delicate tissue without knowing.
Gelatin or vegetable capsules for vaginal use?
We did an experiment to show the difference between vegetable capsules and gelatin capsules for vaginal treatments
Aunt Vadge: can I masturbate after Bartholin’s cyst drainage?
She has just had a Bartholin's cyst drained, and is wondering if it's too soon to masturbate, only stimulating her clitoris - no penetration involved.
Aunt Vadge: can a doctor see scars in my vagina?
An 18-year-old is wondering if her doctor will be able to tell what the cause of her vaginal tears are, or see scars from previous tears.
Aunt Vadge: my boyfriend was rough on my clit, now it’s swollen
An 18-year-old has had a rough sexual encounter and has a swollen, sore clitoris and is wondering what she should do about it. We discuss.
Aunt Vadge: my boyfriend has really chapped lips – how can I get him to fix it?
A 21-year-old is trying to convince her boyfriend to fix his chapped lips, but he keeps refusing, making for sandpaper kisses.
Aunt Vadge: I had unprotected rough sex and now my vagina smells fishy – why?
A woman had rough sex without a condom, at the end of her period