Study: BV, HIV and herpes – is all what it seems?
The link between HIV, BV and HSV-2 may not be as it seems.
BV penis treatment for men
Men need to be treated too.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
How to plan ahead and eat well when you don’t have much time – PCOS
Tips on how to get more out of your food without compromising your diet.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) – how it can affect the vagina and urinary tract
EBV is a cause of vulvar ulcers, particularly in younger girls, with the manifestation of this virus in the genitals thought to be rare.
Ureaplasma infection (reproductive and urinary tracts)
Ureaplasma is an antibiotic-resistant infection that can affect the urogenital tract of women and men. We discuss its basic components in women.
Mycoplasma infections
Mycoplasma refers to a few species of bacteria that can reside in and infect the female genital tract, with several species resistant to antibiotics.
What is Gram staining?
Learn about Gram staining and how it's used to figure out what's living in your vagina.
How BV can cause preterm birth
Learn how BV attacks the mucous plug that keeps your baby safe.
Mycoplasma hominis – a cause of PID and BV
This bacteria can cause infections in women. Learn the scientific elements of this tiny bacterium.
A deeper understanding of the bacteria in BV and how they interact
BV-related bacteria interact with each other and lactobacilli species in the vagina.
2016 Chilean health alert: faulty Kaiju condoms found
Warning for anyone having protected sex in Chile!
The story about how I bought vaginal tightening gel because my boyfriend had a small penis
Once upon a time, I thought I could solve a genital mismatch with vaginal tightening gel.
What exactly is that fishy smell?
Ever wondered what made your vagina smell like fish? We explain.
Help prevent an episiotomy (cut) during birth
There are no guarantees when it comes to preventing tears and an episiotomy during childbirth, but you can certainly up your chances of staying intact.
Possible causes of an itchy vulva or itchy vagina
Itchy? Learn some possible causes of vulvar itching that range from itch caused by a yeast infection, to contact dermatitis. We investigate many reasons why your vagina or vulva may be itching.
Genital lupus
Vulvar itching and lesions are an uncommon element of lupus in some women, however these symptoms are not often discussed in doctor's appointments. Vaginal or vulvar symptoms of lupus can cause great discomfort and shame for women.
Treating Group B Strep vulvovaginitis
Discover the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for Group B Strep vaginitis, a misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition.
Vulvar eczema
Vulvar eczema is an immune system response that appears on the skin to an irritant or allergen internally or externally.