Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a nerve compression or damage issue in the lower spine, resulting in interruptions to bladder and bowel function. The damage can occur from an accident or disease, and can be temporary or permanent.
Androgen excess in women
Too many androgens or being too sensitive to androgens can cause a whole host of unwanted issues in the biologically female body.
How androgens work in the female body
We take a closer look at how androgens impact the female body, and what you can expect when there are too many or two few androgens present.
Aunt Vadge: bleeding after fingering, but why this time?
She was fingered once and it was totally fine, then she was fingered again and it bled. What happened and why?
Aunt Vadge: why am I bleeding so much after just a small amount of fingering?
Her boyfriend's unpleasant fingering has left her with excessive bleeding three days later. What's happened?
Aunt Vadge: I haven’t had sex for two years – is my vag ok?
A woman is worried that her vagina may not be up to scratch after two years without sex and only masturbating.
What is free bleeding?
Free bleeding is a term used to describe a lack of impediment of menstrual blood - a pad, tampon or menstrual cup - out of the body and into your clothes (or cool period undies!).
Aunt Vadge: I’m so tight, I can’t have sex with my new husband – help!
A new wife is having major issues with vaginal tightness. We discuss what she can do to figure out what's wrong and solve the problem.
Aunt Vadge: What role is insulin resistance playing in my PCOS?
A woman is struggling to understand her stress-related PCOS symptoms.
Aunt Vadge: I only do anal with my boyfriend to stay a virgin, but it hurts
A 19-year-old is having anal sex with her boyfriend over vaginal sex to retain her virginity, but she's not really getting off on it. We talk it over.
Aunt Vadge: did my husband do something to our daughter?
A mother is worried that her husband may have touched her daughter inappropriately. How can she find out what's going on?
Aunt Vadge: is there a cream I can use to heal a vag shaving cut?
She cut her labia shaving - does she just leave it to heal or can she do something?
Aunt Vadge: my husband’s penis is so big it splits me every time we have sex
A 30-year-old woman has a well-endowed husband, and every time they have sex, her vagina splits. What can she do?
Aunt Vadge: we had safe sex but now my period is late – why?
A 16-year-old is worried she is pregnant, even though she's been safe. Is it possible?
Poland: free electronic prescriptions for emergency contraceptives from WoW
Polish women can now get free emergency contraceptive prescriptions from Women on Waves after a short online consultation.
Understanding adrenal PCOS
Sometime the excess androgens involved in PCOS are produced by the adrenal glands, not the ovaries, which makes PCOS caused by the adrenals a bit different to regular PCOS. Find out how to deal with adrenal-androgen excess.
Aunt Vadge: I have adrenal PCOS, high stress and gut issues, what should I do?
Sometimes PCOS can be caused or exacerbated by stress. When we are very stressed and have a lot going on PCOS can get complex and it is hard to know where to start.
Aunt Vadge: Is my cherry popped now?
If her boyfriend had blood on his hands, does it mean her hymen broke?
Could your thyroid be stopping you from managing PCOS?
Thyroid problems and PCOS can both interfere with ovulation, causing infertility. How can you tell which you have?
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is where the cells of your body become resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin.