Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Behçet disease
Behçet syndrome is a complex, mysterious disease that presents with ulcerations across the body. These ulcers can appear in the mouth, genitals, and vascular system.
Genital ulcers from non-sexually-transmissible viral sources
There are a few rarer causes of genital ulcers that can appear with flu-like symptoms, or by themselves, and appear to be related to viruses.
Review: FemDophilus – how and why it works
Fem-Dophilus is used to introduce two patented strains of useful probiotic bacteria into the vagina.
Review: Probiotic Purfem – what’s in it
Purfem is a probiotic vaginal suppository.
Review: Multi-Gyn Active Gel (Actigel) – how and why it works
What is Multi-Gyn, and how does the active ingredient work?
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
What CFU should the probiotics I use be?
Probiotic capsules should have as many CFUs as possible, with a properly tailored variety of bacteria and species.
Aunt Vadge: bleeding, but no pain, after fingering
Bleeding after fingering with no pain is usually a small graze or an arriving period, and carries no pregnancy risk – here's when to get it checked.
Aunt Vadge: unusual itching that just won’t go away
A vulvar itch that won't quit despite antifungals and steroids is often dermatitis or a lichenoid condition, not thrush – here's how to track it down.
Aunt Vadge: Do girls understand when the tip goes in?
Can the tip of a penis slip in without pressure, and would she feel it? A plain, no-shame answer on first-time penetration, hymens and virginity.
Aunt Vadge: can we use a condom if her vagina is really tight?
A 25-year-old asks whether a condom will be a problem for first-time sex with a tight vagina - the short answer is lube, patience and consent.
Aunt Vadge: masturbating with an ice cube has caused me pain in my legs and stomach
Hurt your clitoris masturbating with an ice cube? You've done nothing wrong and almost certainly no lasting harm – here's how to heal, gently.
Aunt Vadge: less vaginal fluids than normal – why?
Noticing less natural lubrication? Vaginal fluids change with your cycle, hormones, diet and exercise – here's what's normal and when to get a swab.
Aunt Vadge: I fingered myself for the first time, and slimy, chunky white stuff came out
Chunky white discharge with no smell or itch is usually normal secretions or a mild yeast overgrowth – here's how to tell, and when to check.
Vulvar dermatoses classifications
A simplified version of the ISSVD vulvar dermatoses classifications.
Study: How cinnamon oil interferes with biofilm formation
Cinnamon oil has antimicrobial properties that interfere with biofilm formation of certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Common cancer treatments and how they affect sexuality and fertility
See what your treatment might have in store for you vaginally.
Fermented foods for the gut and vagina
A range of fermented foods that contribute to your good intestinal (and vaginal) flora when eaten.
Study: Essential oils that attack biofilms in vitro
A study examines several essential oils for their potency against biofilms.