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Understanding the Skene’s glands
The Skene's glands are located next to the urethra, and produce fluids that support vaginal and sexual health.
BV research
Here we go through some of the best research into the causes and treatments of bacterial vaginosis.
Hydrogen peroxide douches and BV
Hydrogen peroxide does NOT get rid of BV - find out why.
I can’t find a nylon strainer for my kefir. What do I do?
Alternatives for nylon strainers to strain milk kefir grains.
Aunt Vadge: scratch that won’t heal
A woman has a small scratch between her vagina and urethra and it hasn't healed after three days. What should she do?
Aunt Vadge: I’m quite dry and my vagina burns – am I infected?
A girl tries to discover if she has an infection or not.
What’s the difference between milk kefir and regular yoghurt?
Yoghurt is different to milk kefir in two key ways: bacteria number and species variety.
Aunt Vadge: burning after intimacy during my period
Experiencing vaginal burning after intimacy can be alarming. Learn possible causes, prevention tips, and when to see a doctor for relief.
How to clean a child’s vulva and vagina
Instructions for cleaning a young child's vulva for newbies.
Anatomy of a girl’s vulva and vagina
Anatomical explanation of a girl's vagina.
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septum abnormalities
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septa create a blockage horizontally or vertically in the middle of the vaginal canal.
Vaginal atresia
Vaginal atresia is where the vagina is closed off or doesn't exist, with four common reasons why this might happen. Atresia means narrowing of a body cavity or passage.
Vaginal hypoplasia – the partial vagina
Vaginal hypoplasia is where the vagina doesn't really exist in its full form, or exist at all. The vagina may be narrowed or have not ever developed in the person in the first place.
Congenital vaginal obstruction
Congenital vaginal obstructions come in two forms, one being a structure deep in the vagina that blocks the whole vagina, or an hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening. Both are easily treated.
The truth about the hymen: tissue, myths and stretching
Hymen myths debunked — explore what the hymen really is, how it functions, and the truth about hymen stretching.
Aunt Vadge: Do I have a short vagina?
Does she have a short vagina or is she just doing it all wrong? Aunt Vadge offers some advice.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
Vaginal prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal/pelvic relaxation syndromes
The prolapse of pelvic organs into the vagina can occur for several reasons, with treatment available.
Oral pilocarpine can moisten a dry vagina
A study shows that oral pilocarpine can offer those on chemotherapy relief from vaginal dryness with mild side effects.
Cervicitis
There are numerous reasons why your cervix may be inflamed, but cervicitis is typically caused by an infection of some kind that can be easily treated.