Study: the impact of three essential oils on fermented milk products
Ever wondered if you should add essential oils into your fermented milk drinks? Here food science tells us what happens to the bacteria when you add antibacterial essential oils.
Study: Coconut oil as a biofilm-busting agent in the mouth
We look at the study results of biofilm formation in the mouth and how coconut can interrupt it.
Study: Retrocyclin as a G. vaginalis biofilm inhibitor
Retrocyclin can interrupt new biofilm formation and G. vaginalis-mediated cell death, but it cannot interrupt established biofilms or kill bacteria.
Understanding consent
If you are confused about consent, we explain and here's a fun video!
How to catch an STI (the complete guide)
This is the complete guide to catching an STD on purpose.
How to underwear if you have vulvovaginal issues
Ever wondered just how important your underwear is to your vaginal condition? We explain.
Sex with an ostomy
Good sex (with an ostomy in your belly) is totally doable! Get some hot tips for keeping it in the bag and under the covers.
AP resection and your vagina
An AP resection is surgery to remove part of your colon and vagina, which then requires reconstructive surgery to make your vagina and bowel (if possible) functional.
How to react when you think your daughter may be questioning her sexuality
A guide for parents on how to kindly and lovingly support a child going through the perfectly normal step of questioning their sexuality.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Removing vaginal pain or numbness from cycling
Cycling - long-distance or at the gym - can cause your vulva to become irritated, inflamed, numb, or painful.
The radical cystectomy
This procedure removes the bladder, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, the front wall of the vagina, and the urethra.
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the removal of at least the uterus, but can include the removal of the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, ligaments, lymph nodes, and the top section of the vagina. A hysterectomy is a big surgery.
Life after a pelvic exenteration (complete pelvic organ removal)
This procedure is the complete removal of all of your pelvic organs, usually due to extensive disease as a last resort.
Chemotherapy and your vagina, ovaries, uterus and cervix
Chemotherapy in your pelvis can have a few unexpected or uncomfortable impacts on your vagina, urinary tract, and hormones.
Nugent scores for determining BV
A short outline of the Nugent score and how it is determined.
Understanding cissexism – are you a cissexist?
What does it mean to be cissexist? We have made a basic list.
HPV vaccine – Gardasil and Cervarix – for men and women
The Gardasil vaccine is used in boys and girls up to age 26 to protect against various HPV strains.
Review: Luvena Restorative Moisturizer – how does it work?
This product may act in a tonic fashion by providing the vagina with ingredients to deter pathogens, encourage normal vaginal flora, and moisturise vaginal mucous membranes.