Aunt Vadge: paper cuts around my vaginal entrance
She has tiny paper cuts around her vaginal entrance that cause pain during sex or if they are rubbed against. Is it yeast, herpes, or sex?
Aunt Vadge: Bartholin abscess stitches still hurt
An 18-year-old with six-month-old stitches that repaired a Bartholin's abscess are starting to hurt again, and she's scared that she has had a relapse.
Aunt Vadge: sex mishap has split my vulva
They were doing it, and her boyfriend's erection slipped out of her vagina and rammed into her vulva, causing an inch-long tear. Does she need stitches?
Aunt Vadge: cuts around clitoral hood – is it herpes?
A 25-year-old is anxious she has herpes, due to cuts that keep returning around her clitoral hood. We discuss what else it could be.
How your gut bacteria affect estrogen levels
The relationship between your gut bacteria and oestrogen is crucial for hormonal balance, affecting everything from vaginal health to bone density.
Aunt Vadge: is laser hair removal on the vagina safe?
A woman is wondering if laser hair removal on the vulva is safe. It is! Just choose a good practitioner and a quality clinic.
Tissue laxity in the labia and vagina
The saggy labia and loose vagina have one main cause: stretched or damaged collagen fibres. Repairing this can be challenging, but with advances in physiotherapy and surgical techniques, and technology, you do have options.
Got a new boyfriend and BV? How to explain it
We take you through a few tips on how to talk to a new guy about your vagina problems without destroying your self-esteem.
Aunt Vadge: I’m on the pill getting two periods a month
She's getting two periods a month, but she's on the pill, so what's going on? We run her through the options and explain a bit about periods on the pill.
Aunt Vadge: I’m a guy with some questions!
Will she like it if I touch her breasts while we have sex? And should I kiss them or use my hands? We find out!
Aunt Vadge: I spot for a few days after sex with my boyfriend – why?
A 16-year-old gets some spotting after sex with her boyfriend, but she isn't sure why it's happening. We discuss.
Getting your tubes tied – female sterilisation – tubal ligation
Getting your tubes tied is now much more like getting your tubes clipped, but the result is the same: the egg cannot meet the sperm to create a pregnancy. This is called tubal ligation and female sterilisation.
Hysterectomy survival kit
A hysterectomy is a major surgery for any woman, so prepare yourself with some top tips from those who have come before you.
Stress urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a condition whereby urine leaks when you laugh, cough or sneeze, and if caught early enough, may be completely reversible.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
COMPANY CLOSED Review: Ubiome SmartJane PCR tests – how useful?
Here is a quick overview of the Ubiome SmartJane PCR tests for understanding your vaginal microbiome a little better, and managing your risk profile for certain reproductive disorders.
Having trouble convincing your guy that he’s part of the BV puzzle?
We help guide you through what to do with a man who is finding it difficult to accept his part in the BV problem, and is refusing to educate himself or treat himself.
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Review: Wipegel by Zero Taboos (for haemorrhoids)
Wipegel is an alternative to wet wipes or dry toilet paper for use with haemorrhoids to help reduce the opportunity for vaginal or urinary tract infections. Natural ingredients, including 30 per cent witch hazel.
Haemorrhoids and vaginal infections/UTIs
Haemorrhoids can cause faeces to accumulate around your anus after the toilet, creating a reservoir of bacteria. This bacteria can more easily spread to the vagina simply by regular movements. We offer some options for keeping your haemorrhoids debris-free.