Aunt Vadge: sex really hurts – why?
Her boyfriend is well-endowed, and first-time sex has been really painful. She's wondering what's going on, and why all her friends can do it but she can't.
Aunt Vadge: we used a condom, I had my period, could I be pregnant?
A 16-year-old and her boyfriend had sex with a condom, but she's not sure if she could be pregnant, or if she is worrying unnecessarily.
Unusual BV treatment success story
A BV cure story worth reading simply for its weirdness! C talks us through the unusual steps she took to completely clear up her recurrent BV.
Aunt Vadge: how do I bring up sex with my boyfriend (and what about my vagina’s taste?)
A 15-year-old is wondering how she can broach the sex subject with her boyfriend, and is curious about her vagina's sour taste.
Using the topical penis treatments (Killing BV Penis)
Here we detail the instructions for men to use Aunt Vadge's Herbal BV/AV Pessary/Penis Rub Blend as a penis rub to clear up that end of the problem.
Does your BV cause itching or soreness? Try BV Rescue
If your BV or AV causes itching or soreness, our new pessary product can take care of your vaginal irritation, as well as the BV or AV problem.
Using tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil for vulvovaginal infections and dysbiosis
Tea tree is an effective antimicrobial agent, and can treat common vulvovaginal infections when the best oils are used effectively.
Aunt Vadge: do I have herpes even though the test was negative?
She has had the same boyfriend for a while, and two negative herpes tests, but now she has fissuring of the posterior fourchette and white spots. Why?
Using lactulose for vulvovaginal dysbiosis/infections
We discuss the use of lactulose for vulvovaginal infections, dysbiosis, and vaginal health, including safety and efficacy.
Aunt Vadge: small dot on posterior fourchette that won’t go away
A 67-year-old woman has a small, sore dot on her posterior fourchette that just won't go away, 15 years post-menopause. We discuss.
Aunt Vadge: I have deep vaginal pain during and after sex
She has deep vaginal pain during sex, which has only just started. We discuss what could be wrong - is it an infection, pelvic floor, or something else?
Aunt Vadge: I plucked my pubic hair and now have red bumps – why?
She has plucked her pubic hair before, but this time it has caused little red bumps to appear on her bikini line.
Using licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) as a topical treatment for vaginal dysbiosis
Licorice root has been used since the dawn of time for its pharmacological qualities, including steroidal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
How to use BV Rescue (vagina)
Learn how to treat bacterial vaginosis using our specialised vaginal blend.
Aunt Vadge: I’m scared of my doctor doing a pelvic exam
She is 17 and has never had a pap smear or pelvic exam. She's terrified! How will she overcome her fear of the speculum and a male doctor?
How much is 50mg of NAC?
We explain how to measure out N-acetylcysteine.
Propolis as an antimicrobial agent in treating vulvovaginal dysbiosis
Propolis resin may be a useful adjunct to treating vulvovaginal dysbiosis and infections via its antimicrobial activity, with some bacteria more susceptible than others.
Aunt Vadge: is stress and anxiety affecting my vagina?
A 21-year-old is wondering if her anxiety is causing her vagina to become sore and itchy, with unusual discharge, for the past six weeks.
Aunt Vadge: could I be pregnant if I had my period?
They had sex nearly every day for a week, and she missed a couple of birth control pills. Could she be pregnant if she had her period?
Iron deficiency and bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis
We examine the evidence as to whether low iron levels can contribute to bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis or other vulvovaginal dysbiosis/infection.