Study: Coriander and thyme essential oils for vaginal infections
A study takes a closer look at whether coriander and thyme essential oils work on biofilms.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
EVENT PASSED: Abortion drone flying to Northern Ireland 21 June 2016, protest at 2.30pm in Belfast
The abortion drone lift-off to Northern Ireland is ready for flight.
Skenitis (infection of the Skene’s glands)
Skenitis is the inflammation of the Skene's glands, which are the glands thought to be responsible for female ejaculation, part of the female prostate.
Granuloma inguinale (Klebsiella granulomatis)
Granuloma inguinale is an STI caused by a bacteria, and causes lumps that turn into sores in the genital area.
Fallopian tube cancer
Fallopian tube cancer may appear as a mass in the abdomen with pain, bloating and discomfort in the pelvis/abdomen, with the possibility of a watery discharge. Diagnosis is by scans and investigations.
Understanding unopposed oestrogen
Unopposed oestrogen is the state whereby there is not enough progesterone to counteract the oestrogen present. Unopposed oestrogen can be dangerous.
Endometrial cancer
Cancer of the endometrial lining of the uterus is the most common type of uterine cancer. We take you through the types of endometrial cancer, their diagnosis, treatments and survival rates.
Cervicovaginitis
Cervicovaginitis refers to the inflammation of the cervix and vaginal mucosal cells, usually caused by infection, but from any cause. Ulcerations can result.
Aunt Vadge: Frequent UTIs, soreness around vagina after sex
She is now getting more frequent UTIs, and sometimes a small cut on her clitoral hood attachment. Why?
Aunt Vadge: my vulva hurts randomly
Her vulva is randomly sore for no particular reason that she can identify. What's wrong?
Aunt Vadge: my vagina tastes and smells bad, but I don’t have an infection
She has a bad diet and a bad vag. We discuss her options.
Aunt Vadge: why is she wet, but then we stop, and it’s then dry?
A guy wants to know what's happening when his girlfriend's vagina goes dry during foreplay.
Aunt Vadge: Pain with sex and peeing after a UTI
After a severe UTI, she has pain when she pees and has sex - what's wrong and how can she fix it?
Aunt Vadge: my BV won’t go away
A woman has recurrent BV and isn't sure what to do.
Aunt Vadge: If I use two fingers or a carrot, it hurts – do I still have my hymen?
She feels pain with two fingers or a carrot, but isn't sure why. Is it her hymen, or something else?
Aunt Vadge: my vagina is now drying up during stimulation
She has suddenly become less juicy than she once was - what's happening?
Aunt Vadge: are there women who don’t like vaginal sex?
A woman is wondering if it's possible to just not enjoy vaginal sex, but love oral and fingering. The answer is yes!
Legal: NuvaRing lawsuit for no warnings about dangers of blood clots
A 2014 lawsuit against the makers of Nuvaring alleged users were not warned adequately of the risks.